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‘Heartbreaking’ | Maui humane society upgrades surveillance system after burglary

‘Heartbreaking’ | Maui humane society upgrades surveillance system after burglary

The Maui Humane Society is beefing up its security measures after one of its storage containers was burglarized, resulting in a total of about $2,000 in losses and damages. “For them to feel like they have to come in and take, as opposed to just scheduling an appointment, we’re happy to give it to them,” Maui Humane Society Chief of Operations Nikki Russell said.

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With nearly 500 pets in its care, Maui Humane Society begs for help

With nearly 500 pets in its care, Maui Humane Society begs for help

“A lot of times when I talk to my friends about fostering, they’re like, ‘Oh, but I work all day, I would never be around,’” said Rotondo. “One thing I gotta say is, you working eight hours a day and that dog maybe being home for eight hours a day is so much better than being locked in the kennel 24 hours a day.” In addition to animal lovers, the Rotondos are also landlords who allow pets. They say it is important to do so and encourage other landlords to do the same.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Tootsie

Pet of the Week: Meet Tootsie

Aloha kakou! My name is Tootsie and I am Maui Humane Society’s Pet of the Week! I’ve been through quite a journey. I was found lost in Hana, emaciated and with three bullets in my head. Thanks to our amazing vet team, I’m healed up and ready to find a loving home that I truly deserve.

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Maui Humane Society reaches full capacity, staff ‘desperately need’ help fostering animals

Maui Humane Society reaches full capacity, staff ‘desperately need’ help fostering animals

With hundreds of animals in their care, staff at the Maui Humane Society “desperately need” help with fosters to free up space at the shelter. Because of the limited space at the facility, some pets are staying in shelter offices. For those who cannot adopt, the shelter’s foster program is free, and they provide food, supplies, medication and veterinary care if needed.

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