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Maui Now: Maui Humane Society Hosts First Public Adoption Event in 18+ Months on Sept. 18
No appointments are needed and adoption fees for the upcoming event are waived, courtesy of the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. The list of animals up for adoption includes: dogs, cats, kittens, ducks, bunnies and guinea pigs.
KHON2: Maui Humane Society Is Hosting a One-Day Adoption Event
Maui Humane Society is hosting their “Clear the Shelter, One Day Adoption Event,” on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hit By A Car & Shot In The Head, She-Ra Is Truly The “Princess Of Power”
Thought to be hit by a car and then shot in the head with a .22 caliber bullet, She-Ra was left for dead. Alone and in excruciating pain, she wandered until she found retired school teacher Steven Kanada. The kind Samaritan bundled her in blankets and hurried her to the Maui Humane Society…
Maui Humane Society Desperately Needs Foster Homes for Dogs
The shelter is overcapacity due to the high surrender and stray intake rates that spiked because of the pandemic. There are currently more than 500 animals under the care of the Humane Society. That is 25% more compared to the same month last year.
KITV4: Maui Humane Society in Need of Foster Homes as Shelter Population Experiences a Surge
During the pandemic, animal shelters like the Maui Humane Society are experiencing an uptick in owner surrenders and stray intakes.
2 Find a Home: Maui Humane Society Is Taking Care of the Health Bill for Those Who Adopt ‘Certified Senior’ Dogs
Senior shelter dogs can linger at shelters for 4x longer than younger pups. Many people don’t adopt seniors because they think they are ‘broken” and worry about medical costs it takes to support them. But, Maui Humane Society has just the offer to change your mind.
KITV4: Maui Humane Announces Retirement of Dr. Kim After 25 Years
“The amount of impact she has had on our organization and for our community’s animals can not be measured enough, we would not be where we are today without her. Dr. Kim has been a steady, dedicated advocate for our shelter and community animals,” said Director of Veterinary Services, Kelly Maguire.
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. MHS has received $10,000 specifically to help the medical and dental needs of senior dogs.
Maui Humane Society on Maui is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups received more than $616,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities.
Globe Newswire: Over 10,000 Dogs and Cats Reunited with Their Families Thanks to Nationwide Return to Home Grants Challenge
“Ten national animal welfare organizations came together this year to encourage the development and expansion of Return to Home programs, which help reunite lost pets with their loving families.” Maui Humane Society was one of them.
Maui Now: Dog Hit by Car and Shot Is Inspiration at Maui Humane Society
On-call veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Fitzpatrick rushed to the shelter to assess the situation and provide the dog with pain medications, antibiotics and wound treatment. Her jaw was supported as x-rays were ordered.
Maui News: Longtime Vet Retiring After 25 Years of Service
“For many people who have adopted a pet, people tell me ‘I’m saving this animal, but really that animal is saving me’ because, you know, the animals give so much back to us, so that’s really rewarding when you see that bond and knowing that you’re helpful in maintaining that bond.”
KHON2: Maui Humane Society’s Empty the Shelters Event Finds Homes for 40 Pets; More Pets Still Need Adoption
PUUNENE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The numbers are in from Maui Humane Society’s 2021 Empty the Shelters event. The four-day long adoption drive ended over the weekend. The humane society says they found new homes for eight dogs, 31 cats and one guinea pig. For the full...