You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but the senior pups at the Maui humane society are receiving lots of treats! A recent grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization announced that out of almost 400 applicants, the Maui Humane Society was among the winning groups, set to receive over $800,000 in grants to save or improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs.
Aloha kakou! My name is Tiramisu and I’m this week’s Pet of The Week at Maui Humane Society! I was found walking around Paia with a limp — the guess is that I fell out of a truck. I’m all healed up now and ready to get out of the shelter and into a home!
If you’re looking for a buddy who can make you laugh and keep you active, consider Odie. Odie is a large mixed breed pup who is just over one year old and he brings 60 pounds of love with him. Odie knows basic commands and has been training at Dog’s Choice. His training will continue after his adoption as he has a GoodPup scholarship. That means he is sponsored for virtual one-on-one training so he can be the goodest boy possible.
The Maui Humane Society’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Lisa M. Labrecque as the new CEO. She starts work at the Puunene shelter on July 19. Labrecque holds a degree in veterinary medicine and has over 20 years of experience in the animal welfare field, where she is known for her strong leadership skills and intense passion for animals, according to a news release.
Children’s sing-along book author and vocalist Bridget Burton (pen name) known in her community as Barbara Burton Graf, just published her second children’s book “Annie Kai Lani Kai Lou: Maui’s Beloved Pup”. This newly published book is set in Maui and in tandem with the launch, Burton will be donating a percentage of the sales to the Maui Humane Society (MHS).
Maui Now: The Board of Directors of Maui Humane Society announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa M. Labrecque, DVM, as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. She will start work at the shelter in Puʻunēnē on July 19, 2023.
The Maui News : A longtime veterinarian who formerly ran the Maui Humane Society’s spay and neuter program is returning to the island to serve as the nonprofit’s new CEO.Dr. Lisa Labrecque will start July 19, the humane society announced Thursday.
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Banfield Pet Hospital®, today announced its newest commitment to making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most—the donation of six mobile veterinary units to nonprofit partners across the United States, including Maui Humane Society.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A lack of pet-friendly rentals has led to overcrowding at humane societies statewide. “We really kind of hit our boiling point, which was 130 dogs, and we have only 40 kennels,” said Jenny Miller, Maui Humane Society interim CEO.
(Maui Now): Maui Humane Society, the sole open-admission animal shelter in the county, is urgently pleading for action to address extreme overcrowding.
