“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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Wags N’ Whiskers: Hoku needs a home
Hoku is a 9-year-old dog at the Maui Humane Society and has been in the shelter’s care for more than 650 days, making her one of the longest residents in need of a forever home. She has waited far too long for a loving home and would make a wonderful addition to any ohana.
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.
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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Maui Humane Society holds special pet adoption event over wildfire anniversary weekend
This Saturday, Maui Humane Society will host a Wags ‘n Wheels pet adoption event in partnership with Servco Subaru Maui from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Servco Subaru Maui dealership. The event aims to help pets find ‘furever homes’ in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires, which displaced hundreds of pets in the community.
Pets and firefighters photo voting open for Maui Humane Society’s 2025 annual calendar
The 2025 “Rescue Me” Calendar will showcase heartwarming moments between Maui’s pets and firefighters or lifeguards. All photoshoots were held in West Maui and shot by award-winning photographer, Dana Edmunds, who volunteered his time and talent.
Honoring Maui’s Firefighters and Animals: Vote for Maui Humane Society’s 2025 Calendar Contest
Maui’s animal and rescuer supporters can place their votes for their favorite pet-hero photo at just $1 per vote, and the top 12 photos will be featured in the printed calendar. Calendars are available for pre-order now. All proceeds from this innovative, community-focused calendar will benefit Maui Humane Society (MHS).
Vote now for Maui Humane Society’s Pet & Firefighter calendar contest: “Rescue Me”
Vote for your favorite furry pet-hero pair in the highly awaited Maui Humane Society’s annual calendar contest fundraiser, in partnership with Maui’s firefighters and lifeguards. Supporters and fans of Hawaii’s rescuers and animals-in-need can place their votes here for $1 per vote and the top 12 photos will be featured in the printed calendar.