waile pallets distributing food for those in financial distress
4everpets keeps animals at home

The 4EverPets program was designed to help people keep their pets

4EverPets is a community resource to assist low-income families and individuals of Maui, as well as those experiencing financial hardship, who need help caring for their beloved pets. Our goal is to help provide the resources needed in order to prevent people from having to surrender their pets to the shelter and allow their animal companions to remain in a loving home. Check out our 4EverPets FAQs at the end of this page to learn more!

How to Participate
  1. Enroll in the program! You may complete the application online, or come to the shelter during distribution hours to complete the enrollment application. Our current distribution hours are: Tuesday 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  2. Participate in spay/neuter (low/no cost surgery is available at MHS including microchipping, vaccinations and licensing).
  3. Schedule your pick up appointment up to once a month, using the scheduling link sent to you when your enrollment is confirmed.
Schedule Food Pick-Up

If you have already submitted your enrollment packet and been notified that you are enrolled in the program, your link to schedule monthly pickup appointments would have been included in your enrollment notification email or text. Please email or text to let us know if you need it re-sent. You will use the same link each time you schedule. Please be sure to schedule your appointments at least 4 weeks apart.


You can also email [email protected] directly to discuss your situation and needs.

Why Enroll in 4EverPets?

Are you experiencing financial hardship?
We can provide a monthly supply of food, flea medicine, and other supplies such as kitty litter, leashes, collars, harnesses, food bowls, etc. Enroll in 4EverPets here!
Are you moving off-island?
We can offer advice regarding flights, as well as assisting with the necessary steps that need to be taken prior to travel, including health certificates, vaccines, travel kennels and paperwork.
Do you need help with your pet's living space?

If your dog is able to escape your yard or you need help safely securing your pet, we may be able to provide solutions that work for your unique situation. Please provide specific details about your pet’s needs in the enrollment application so that we can work with you to determine possible solutions.

Is there something else we can help you with?
If 4EverPets can help you keep your pets, please connect with us via email to talk about how we can work together.
beebee's kitchen full of animal food

Help Us Help Our Community

We’re grateful for PetSmart Charities for providing funding to establish the 4EverPets program. Following the establishment of the program, Greater Good Charities donated 21 pallets of dry dog food, arranging the large scale shipping and delivery to Maui. This food was shared with pet owners in the community who were in need, Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation, Maui Pitbull Rescue and the island of Molokai. 4EverPets is both grant and donor funded.  Grants we received allow us to primarily provide assistance with pet food with some allocations to allow us to reach our ultimate goal… to keep pets in their homes. 

Private donations of supplies and money allow us to provide support with non-food items, such as leashes, collars, training for dogs in need, licensing for spayed and neutered dogs, etc.

If you would like to donate any supplies, please label them “4EverPets” and drop them off at MHS. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please click the link below or make a donation in person at the shelter noting 4EverPets on your check or donation form.   

Watch to see the impact of 4EverPets in the community below

Maui Humane Society will be at Hana Health (4590 Hana Highway) this Friday, June 7th. Our vet team will be administering vaccinations (for dogs, cats & rabbits) and microchips and our 4EverPets Team will be distributing pet food and supplies from 12pm-4pm. See you there!

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FAQs

What is 4Ever Pets?
Hey, thanks for asking! 4EverPets is a community resource to assist families and individuals of Maui, that are low-income or experiencing financial hardship, who need help feeding their beloved pets. Our goal is to help provide the resources needed in order to prevent people from having to surrender their pets to the shelter and allow their animal companions to remain in a loving home. 
Is 4EverPets just a food program?
Absolutely not!  We want to assist as much as possible to help keep your pets at home with you.  If you need help, please feel free to email, call, or text if you need assistance with food or other things.  This includes help with dishes, flea meds, leashes, collars, licenses for spayed and neutered animals, beds, behavior issues, etc.  While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide specific things, we will always do our best to assist. 

We have also provided many leashes, collars, harnesses, beds, etc., to people who are experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and could not provide these items for their pets.  Our ability to assist an animal is determined on a case-by-case basis, and our primary goal is to defer intake and prevent animals from being surrendered, but we will do our best to assist anyone who needs help. If you have a question about whether or not we might be able to assist you with a particular issue, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will do what we can and try to find creative ways to help everyone to the best of our ability. 

How do I sign up for 4EverPets?

If you would like to enroll in the program you may complete the application online, or come to the shelter during distribution hours to complete the enrollment application. Our current distribution hours are: Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

I already completed the enrollment packet, how do I schedule to pick up food/supplies?
If you have already submitted your enrollment packet but have not yet heard back about your enrollment, please email or text to let us know your name, when you submitted the enrollment packet and whether it was a paper packet or completed online. Sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks to process enrollment, however we’d be happy to look into the status and let you know where you are in the process! Once you reach out, we will be in touch within a couple of days to let you know next steps.

If you have already been notified that you are enrolled in the program and are having trouble scheduling, your link to schedule monthly pickup appointments would have been included in your enrollment notification email or text. Please email or text to let us know if you need it re-sent. You will use the same link each time you schedule. Please be sure to schedule your appointments at least 4 weeks apart.

You can also email [email protected] directly or text us to discuss your situation and needs.
Is my pet required to be spayed or neutered to enroll in the program?

Yes. This is a requirement of the grant we’ve received in order to run this amazing program, in an effort to manage pet overpopulation on our island and promote the health and behavior benefits of fixed pets. We can help with this if needed. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!!

Can I refer people to your program?
Yes, that would be fantastic!

If you know someone who has been impacted by COVID or is struggling financially and needs assistance, please refer them to us so we may help our community members in need. Please also remember to “Be Pono” and conserve these limited resources for those who truly need it. 

Where are the items distributed?
 Items will be distributed from BeeBee’s Kitchen (formerly the Farewell Gazebo near the front entrance of Maui Humane Society) to those who have scheduled appointments for pick-up.
Can I donate to 4EverPets?
Absolutely, that would be so helpful!  If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can do so on our website by clicking here.

Donate to Support 4Ever Pets

Donations of new or gently used pet supplies are also greatly appreciated, since our grants (while amazing) limit us to buying pet food. We can always use leashes, collars, harnesses, wet and dry food, treats, toys and other common pet supplies!

Can I help with 4EverPets?
We would love that! If you’ve already signed up to volunteer with Maui Humane Society, just let our Volunteer Coordinator know that you’d like to help with distribution and we can set it up.

If you’d like to do something else to help, such as organize a food/supply drive or make beds for homeless dogs, we welcome your creativity and invite you to reach out to us!

Behavior Support

If you would like to explore behavioral training options, here are some local and online trainers: 

  • Ohana Pet
  • Dogs Choice
  • Happier Hounds
  • GoodPup – Online-only training, if you use that link to sign up, you can get a free week and 10% off
  • Petco also offers in-person or online training and sometimes has significant discounts on costs.

In our website’s help section, there are also some other behavioral support resources posted under the behavior tools listing!

Note: We always recommend working with a qualified behavioral trainer in order to best support your pet and yourself in learning new skills.