“What is happening here on Maui is unimaginable. I feel so thankful and blessed for the heroes that helped take care of our babies and got them back to us safely. We were off island during this tragedy and we cannot be more grateful for how this community has and continues to step up. Miracles do happen. Don’t lose hope. Lean on each other.”
Luxmi Quall filed a missing pet report with the Maui Humane Society and created a post on a “Missing Pets of Maui” Facebook group. At 8:30 p.m. on Monday, she received a Facebook message from someone with screenshots of her dog, Hilo.
The country’s deadliest wildfire ripped through the island of Maui last week, leaving homes destroyed and towns turned into ash. The death toll reached 99 and hundreds of others have been displaced by the disaster. Among the displaced are pets.
Maui Humane Society working to rescue missing pets
An estimated 3,000 animals were separated from their owners due to wildfires.
Animal shelter has been staff tending to several dozen wounded animals since the fires ravaged Lahaina, but it is hoping for a surge.
Thousands of pets in Maui are currently missing following last week’s deadly wildfires, and vets and animal rights groups say they are scrambling to not only rescue those dogs, cats and other animals but also treat them for serious injuries.
PUBLISHED: 10:56 EDT, 17 August 2023 A dog that was rescued after the wildfires in Maui has been reunited with its owners. The heartwarming tale was shared by the Maui Humane Society, which has played a leading role in rescuing and caring for animals after the fires...
Wildfires whipped up by strong winds continue to rage in Maui, Hawaii, as residents seek shelter and authorities instruct citizens to avoid numerous areas and roadways. The Maui Humane Society, located in Puunene, has posted multiple times on Facebook about preparing its kennels and keeping its animals safe as the situation unfolds. Staff and volunteers remain on standby.
The American Red Cross is staffing an emergency shelter at Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. Evacuees are reminded that emergency shelters do not provide bedding, toiletries and personal care items. Evacuees are reminded to bring any medications and pet food. Pet owners utilizing the shelter need to have pets properly restrained. The Maui Humane Society is providing support for the shelter.
Fierce winds fuel damaging fires in Lahaina, Upcountry. The Maui Humane Society was also providing support for pets.
