maui news 2025 calendar contest

Aug 3, 2024

WAILUKU–Voting is now open for Maui Humane Society’s highly-anticipated annual calendar contest fundraiser, in partnership with Maui’s firefighters and lifeguards.

Supporters of the island’s animals and rescuers can place votes for their favorite pet-hero photo at just $1 per vote, and the top 12 photos will be featured in the printed calendar.

All proceeds from this innovative and community-focused calendar will benefit Maui Humane Society (MHS).

The 2025 “Rescue Me” Calendar will showcase heartwarming moments between Maui’s pets and firefighters or lifeguards. All photoshoots were held in West Maui and shot by award-winning photographer, Dana Edmunds, who volunteered his time and talent. Furry contestants (dogs, cats, one guinea pig, and one chicken) have homes, are available for adoption, or are in foster homes. Human contestants include members of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association and Hawaii Government Employees Association.

Voting and more information can be found at mauihumanesociety.org/2025calendar. Pet owners can also reserve a day to honor their pet with a photo on the day of their choosing. Reservations require a $150 donation with proceeds benefiting MHS.

“The collective rescue efforts of Maui Humane Society’s staff and volunteers, along with the heroic actions of Maui’s firefighters and lifeguards, serves as a tribute to the unbreakable bond between animals and humans,” MHS Director of Development, Kathleen Hogarty, said. “Through this calendar fundraiser, we aim to highlight the bravery and resilience of our island, and showcase the importance of community solidarity during crises.”

Nearly one year after the tragic fires, MHS continues to provide veterinary care and support to the pets of those affected.

MHS took in more than 880 pets from the burn zone and of those, 220 pets were reunited with their ‘ohanas and 220 were adopted to new ‘ohanas. More than 1,500 non-shelter animals were treated by MHS veterinarians outside of the shelter.

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