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KHON2: Opportunity for free spay, neuter clinic returns to Hana

KHON2: Opportunity for free spay, neuter clinic returns to Hana

Jun 5, 2023 | ,

An opportunity for a free spay or neuter clinic is returning for a couple of days through the Maui Humane Society and its partner Good Fix. Maui Humane Society said they are pushing to effectively and humanely control the pet population over time with spayed or neutered clinics. So Hana community members are invited to bring their dogs, cats or any free-roaming cat to Hana High and Elementary School Gymnasium for free same-day surgery. The clinic will take place between June 6 and June 8.

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KITV4: Facing severe overcrowding, Maui Humane Society contemplates euthanasia

KITV4: Facing severe overcrowding, Maui Humane Society contemplates euthanasia

May 26, 2023 | ,

Overcrowding at Maui Humane Society has staff putting out a desperate plea to the public. KITV4 speaks with Jenny Miller, interim CEO, “This is unprecedented, the increase of intake year over year is crazy, the number of strays coming in is really high, there’s no rhyme or reason with the summer months, and our last option is to reach out to the public with a real plea and ask if anyone can help us.”

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Hawaii News Now: Maui Humane Society fears euthanasia may be only option for dogs at overcrowded facility

Hawaii News Now: Maui Humane Society fears euthanasia may be only option for dogs at overcrowded facility

May 25, 2023 | ,

Brutus is 4 years old, he loves back scratches and toys that are squeaky. But he’s at-risk for being euthanized. “We have never come out to the community before to talk about euthanasia the way that we are now, and what we’re trying to do is increase our transparency to really showcase, we need help,” said Director of Marketing, Katie Shannon.

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Maui Humane Society faces euthanasia decisions during overcrowding crisis

Maui Humane Society faces euthanasia decisions during overcrowding crisis

May 24, 2023 | , , , ,

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Maui Humane Society is faced with the devastating decision of possibly euthanizing some animals as they deal with extreme overcrowding. According to the Maui Humane Society, they have over 130 dogs in care and only 40 kennels so for the first time in years the shelter is forced to create a list of at-risk animals for euthanasia. 

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