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Discovery: Meet Hoku, Hawaii’s First Puppy Bowl Player
As a member of Team Ruff, Hoku is the first Hawaiian dog to compete in Puppy Bowl. This American Staffordshire terrier/Catahoula leopard dog mix comes from the Maui Humane Society whose mission is “to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals.”
KHON2: Animal Planet explains why Hoku lost the Puppy Bowl
Puppy Bowl on Feb. 13 will host a special called “Pup Close and Personal” to showcase Hoku’s story and the Maui Humane Society who continues to care for her. The story will also be shared on the Puppy Bowl website.
News 12 CT: Take a ‘paws.’ Meet the Puppy Bowl players with ties to western CT
Hoku, an American Staffordshire Terrier/Catahoula leopard dog mix, was recruited from the Maui Humane Society, but she’s since found her forever home in Norwalk with Pat and Maureen Shannon. Their daughter works for the Maui Humane Society. When Katie Shannon and Hoku came to the mainland for the game, Katie Shannon had her own play drawn up.
Dogs Trust USA Commits $25,000 to Assist Financially Disadvantaged Dog Owners
Maui Humane Society is facing an unprecedented dog population that continues to push the boundaries of the shelter’s capacity. The main reason for surrender is the inability for owners to afford the high cost of veterinary bills, followed by a lack of pet friendly housing throughout the island. Dogs Trust USA, an organization which aims to help as many dogs as possible in the United States, committed $25,000 to assist financially disadvantaged dog owners receive access to low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services and medical assistance.
KHON2: Hoku, Hawaii’s first Puppy Bowl participant needs your votes
Hoku, an eight-month-old Staffordshire Terrier puppy from Maui Humane Society is still in the running in the Puppy Bowl that airs on the Animal Planet on Feb. 13. Help Hoku get into the “Pupularity Playoffs” by voting for her at Puppy Bowl XVIII – Vote For Your Favorite Pups | Puppy Bowl 2022 | Discovery.
Hawaii News Now: Meet Hoku … the first Hawaii pup in the Puppy Bowl
This year’s Puppy Bowl features a Hawaii pup for the first time! The Maui Humane Society recently released behind-the-scenes footage of Hoku’s journey from the Valley Isle to the Big Apple for the event. The video also features Hoku’s time on Maui before she got adopted by a family in Connecticut. Hoku was born at the Maui Humane Society in May 2021.
KHON2: Hawaii’s first Puppy Bowl participant is more than a cute face
For the first time EVER, the Aloha State is being represented in the PUPPY BOWL! On February 13, 2022, Maui Humane Society’s shelter-born pup, Hoku, will be Hawaii’s shining star and tackling the competition during Puppy Bowl XVIII on Animal Planet. Maui Humane Society’s Marketing Manager, Katie Shannon, fostered Hoku and explained how the PuppyBowl will be an opportunity to shine a spotlight on certain breeds stigmas.
KHON2: More than 100 dogs, only 40 kennels: Maui Humane Society needs your help
With over 100 dogs and only 40 kennels, the Maui Humane Society (MHS) is in a crisis and needs your help to care for these animals. The shelter says it’s had an usually high number of dogs. Since so many of them share kennels, the dogs are also under a lot of stress.
Hawai’i Public Radio: Give a Maui dog a temporary home for the holidays
Maui Humane Society has seen a surge in surrendered and stray animals during the pandemic — and they are asking for residents to step up during the holiday season. Before the pandemic, Maui Humane Society would hold 40 dogs during a busy streak. There are currently 95 dogs under their care.
Pawthereum: 12 Days of Giving: Day 9 (Maui Humane Society)
We are proud to announce a $2,500 donation to this organization. We were joined on this donation by a project named GroovyNFT. This cool (and groovy) project added an additional $500. This NFT project launches soon and will support shelters and charities by donating a percentage of NFT sales, so feel free to check them out on Twitter.
EIN Presswire: Pawthereum is Joined by GroovyNFT on a Donation to Maui Humane Society
Pawthereum, a cryptocurrency project that donates to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the world, has made a $2,500 donation to Maui Humane Society, located in Puunene, HI. The crypto project is in the midst of a “12 Days of Crypto Giving” donation campaign in which they have donated more than $115,000 over the past nine days. Overall, the project has donated nearly $400,000 to a variety of animal welfare organizations. Pawthereum is joined on this donation by GroovyNFT.
MauiNow: Maui Humane Society Hosting Virtual Holiday Auction
Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction from Dec 17-19th with a vast array of gifts that include local gift certificates, art, handmade crafts for dog and cat lovers, vacations, and one–of-a-kind experiences of attending the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships or US Open Golf Tournament.
