Following the horrific August Maui wildfires that resulted in thousands of people and animals displaced, the Maui Humane Society (MHS) shares the current state of Maui’s pets and what’s next in supporting the Lahaina community.
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Maui Humane Society unveils Lahaina pet resource center
Maui Humane Society celebrates the grand opening of the Lahaina Pet Resource Center.
Maui Humane Society opens new Lahaina Pet Resource Center for fire survivors
Maui Humane Society will open its new Lahaina Pet Resource Center on Feb. 7, 2024, following a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony at 11 a.m. A mobile veterinary clinic event will be held following the ceremony, offering free wellness services to pets affected by the fire.
A cat survives being shot in the head with a pellet gun and finds a new home
After being shot in the head with a pellet gun, a cat goes on a journey to recovery and finds his forever home with the help of Maui’s local veterinarians and pet adoption centers.
Maui continues to seek support months after Lahaina fires
As of January 16, 2024, MHS brought in 786 animals from the Lahaina burn zone and helped 129 animals get adopted. One hundred and ninety one animals were returned to owners and 152 cats were transferred to the Lahaina Cat Sanctuary.
With 600 animals in their care, many from the burn zone, Maui shelter pleads for help
PUUNENE (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Humane Society is begging for help: They have more than 600 animals in their shelter and zero space to care for them all. They are asking community members to open up their homes and their hearts. “In my experience, this is the worst...
600+ animals at Maui shelter, including nearly 300 survivor cats from Lahaina fires
The Maui Humane Society has more than 600 animals in their care, including 145 in foster homes, and nearly 300 are cats that survived the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire.
“We have zero kennels available, and we need your help,” organization leaders said in a newsletter update.
Pet of the Week
Aloha kakou, my name is Mama Mia (here I go again …) and I am Maui Humane Society’s Pet of the Week! I was rescued from the Lahaina burn zone.
Pet of the Week
I’m a victim of the Lahaina fires, but my dedicated friends at the shelter have helped me through the trauma. I’ve gone from being fearful and depressed to fun-loving, happy and energized. Now I’m all about Tennis balls and living life to the fullest!
Wags ‘n Whiskers Wednesday: Add energetic and eager Eeyore to your ʻohana
For this week’s Wags ‘n Whiskers Wednesday, Maui Humane Society features 2-year-old Eeyore. Unlike the famous Winnie the Pooh character, Eeyore is cheerful, optimistic and ready to add an extra burst of energy to a lucky ʻohana.










