Maui Humane Society is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated fundraising event, “Wags to Riches” with the VIP event held on April 29, 2023. Shelter animals will be sent from the doghouse to the penthouse! The top fundraisers will earn a VIP night with a shelter dog at several of Hawaii’s top-rated luxury beachfront resorts, including Four Seasons Resort Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, and the Royal Lahaina Resort.
Press Releases
Save our Shelter: SOS Foster Saves Lives
Maui Humane Society is urgently requesting the community’s help to provide temporary homes for dogs. Maui Humane Society currently has 105 dogs in their care and has kennel capacity for 40 dogs. Dogs are being paired in kennels to make additional space. In these moments of high population, Maui Humane Society signals “SOS Foster” which asks anyone in the community to foster an animal.
Betty White’s Legacy Lives On; Donate to Maui Humane Society in her honor on January 17
Maui Humane Society is encouraging the community to donate $5 or more and will be matching up to $1,000 on January 17 in her honor. Maui Humane Society is shining light on their own Golden Girls: Lilo, starring as Rose Nylund, Nala as Blanche Devereaux, Athena as Sophia Petrillo, and our longest stay animal who has been with us for over 365 days, Linda, starring as Dorothy Zbornak. All four animals are currently in foster but are in need of furever homes. If you are interested in meeting these animals, please call Maui Humane Society to make an appointment.
Animal Fostering Saves Lives During the Holiday Season
Now through January 2, you can make a positive impact in Maui’s community by becoming a “Foster for the Holidays” which provides a temporary warm, cozy, and safe environment home for a pet in need during the holiday season. Maui Humane Society currently has 340 animals in their care, with over 100 dogs.
Shop to Benefit our Cause… Paws! Virtual Holiday Auction Dec. 15-18
Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction December 15-December 18, with a vast array of gifts that are sure to delight! All auction proceeds go directly to benefiting shelter animals.
Maui Humane Society seeks donations and volunteers with $10K matching campaign
Maui Humane Society is announcing their $10,000 match campaign starting on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration, occurring Tuesday after Thanksgiving annually, dedicated to nonprofits around the world. Friends of Maui Humane Society, Mason and Trudy Williams have offered a $10,000 matching donation throughout the month of December, starting on Giving Tuesday. “Your donation will go twice as far, saving twice the lives of Maui’s homeless animals,” said MHS representatives.
$10,000 Match Campaign starts on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is the International Day of Generosity and you can save 2x the lives on November 29th as Maui Humane Society will match up to $10,000! Can’t spare a dime? Share your time and sign up to volunteer at mauihumanesociety.org. Your contribution to Maui Humane Society saves and protects the lives of 4900+ animals who come through our doors each year in need of care, healing and a second chance.
Maui Humane Society Kennels Over Capacity
Maui Humane Society is urgently requesting the community’s help to provide homes and relief for dogs. Due to high surrender and stray intake rates, the shelter population has experienced a massive surge, resulting in kennels being over capacity. Maui Humane Society has kennel capacity for 40 dogs; the shelter is currently caring for 67, not including the 32 currently in foster homes.
Groundbreaking Research Being Conducted to Humanely Manage Cat Population on Maui
Maui Humane Society is announcing plans to implement an island-wide “Community Cat Count” beginning early August through partnership with the DC Cat Count. The survey will be conducted across Maui as an effort to better understand and effectively manage the cat population as humanely as possible.
SENIOR DOGS AT MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY FETCH GRANT
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Maui Humane Society are among the winners.