On Tuesday, thousands of islanders throughout Hawai’i will be lighting up the sky for the upcoming 4th of July celebration, but one thing to consider is how to keep your pets safe and sane during this holiday. The Maui Humane Society has issued the following information to help residents keep their furry loved ones safe and sound.
Big holidays usually come with big events. For some, that big event is a fireworks’ show. Whether official fireworks shows or your neighbors firing some off, fireworks create fear and anxiety for the local wildlife as well as our pets. For pets and other animals, their sense of sound of smell is much more heightened than ours. Loud sounds like explosions are a terrifying experience, especially for those pets who are not nestled inside with their caretakers.
Maui Humane Society has created, the Jackson Galaxy Popoki Fund for cats, a special donation fund to help bring lifesaving care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens in the shelter’s care with the help of TV host Jackson Galaxy.
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).
At a public event at Maui Humane Society held Sunday night, Interim Executive Director Jenny Miller announced that Maui Humane has created a special donation fund to help bring lifesaving care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens in the shelter’s care. One in five cats or kittens (who are sick, too young or too old) do not leave the shelter alive. Therefore, the fund aims to increase the cat live release rate to 90% by addressing the vulnerable population first. Persons interested in life-saving for cats and kittens can donate directly at
https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate-popoki-fund/.
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.
Neighbor island animal shelters say they’re extremely over capacity — and more animals are arriving daily. For now, they’re avoiding euthanasia, but that may change due to the lack of space. The shelter said more animals are being surrendered daily. The most common concerns: No pet-friendly housing or financial struggles.
