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They’re caring for animals injured in Lahaina as they search for others still in the ruins
The Maui Humane Society is caring for more than 20 burned animals that survived the Lahaina wildfire. The animals need constant care, including daily bandage changes, pain medication and antibiotics.
Press Release: An Open Letter from Lisa Labrecque, CEO
Open Letter to Maui Community September 5, 2023 Four weeks ago today, Maui was forever changed. Fires swept through upcountry Maui and devastated Lahaina town, burning homes and businesses. People and animals who were unable to escape the fast- moving flames lost...
Maui animal search teams deployed into Lahaina burn zone
The Maui Humane Society, along with animal rescue groups, including Greater Good Charities, have been granted access to the Lahaina burn zone to search for animals that survived the fire.
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation Pledge $2M for Animal-Related Fire Relief Efforts
$1,000,000 has been pledged as a match to their current Facebook fundraiser to help meet its $1,000,000 goal. “We are astounded by the continued generosity of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and are grateful for their life-saving support. We have just $250,000 left to raise in order to fully utilize this amazing million-dollar match that will allow us to help so many more animals in need,” stated MHS CEO Dr. Lisa Labrecque.
ASPCA Field Report: Maui Wildfire Response Efforts
Two weeks ago, our National Field Response team mobilized to Hawaii after receiving an urgent request from the Maui Humane Society following the catastrophic wildfires that have devastated Lahaina. While on the ground, our team has assisted with animal search and rescue, brought found animals to receive critical care, provided food, shelter and water for animals whose owners have been hospitalized—including dogs, cats, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens and tortoises—and distributed critical supplies to pet owners in the community.
Maui Humane Society works to rescue dozens of animals after Maui wildfires
Aug 28, 2023 See full video here
The Maui News: Maui Humane Society accesses Lahaina burn zone to search for surviving animals
Maui County officials allowed the Maui Humane Society to access the Lahaina burn zone on Saturday afternoon in a coordinated search and rescue effort to find live animals, the humane society said.
The Washington Post: Animal rescuers fear time may be running out on Maui
Animal rescue workers have not been allowed into the burned area in Maui for two weeks to search for pets who may have survived wildfires this month — and now they say time is probably running out to rescue the animals alive.
Press Release: MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY ACCESSES LAHAINA BURN ZONE
As of 3:30 pm on Saturday, August 26th, Maui County Officials have permitted Maui Humane Society to access the Lahaina burn zone in a coordinated search and rescue effort to find live animals.
Maui Humane Society Prioritizes Lifesaving Efforts and Human-Animal Reunification
Maui Humane Society, the animal rescue lead agency, is committed to leading the lifesaving and reunification process for all animals, of all species affected by this devastating event. Maui Humane Society continues to cooperate with local emergency management and search and recovery teams. Yesterday, seven cats from within the burn zone were rescued by FEMA task force members and transferred to Maui Humane Society via Humane Enforcement officers. As emergency shelters close down, we are partnering with organizations across the island to ensure that pet supplies are distributed from Hana to Kula to Napili to keep pets in homes. If you know someone who needs help with pet supplies, please visit Maui Humane Society between 11am-5pm, 7 days/week to pick up pet supplies.
Dog Burned in Maui Wildfires Is Reunited with Owners After Running Away from Flames
“He was burned on his paws, legs, back and body,” the Maui Humane Society continued. “Roman was microchipped, we called his owners and they immediately came to the shelter to take their baby boy home.”
Badly burned dog reunited with grateful owners after terrified pooch ran off during Maui wildfires
“What is happening here on Maui is unimaginable. I feel so thankful and blessed for the heroes that helped take care of our babies and got them back to us safely. We were off island during this tragedy and we cannot be more grateful for how this community has and continues to step up. Miracles do happen. Don’t lose hope. Lean on each other.”
