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.
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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.
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.
Success Story: Debbie/Dellafina
This is a true rags to riches success story. Debbie Wilson (now Dellafina) came to MHS in February after she was rescued by Humane Enforcement Officers from a shocking hoarding situation. This adorable little Ridgeback was flown from Maui to an adoption-guaranteed...
Success Story: Vienna and Izzy
This adoption pupdate is a two for one special! Izzy and Vienna have both found their forever home and gained a new sibling.
Success Story: Opihi
Opihi came to MHS in such poor condition that staff will never forget first laying eyes on his emaciated and withered body. He was so weak and starved that he could not lift his head or stand up, so brutally neglected that it seemed as if he’d reached the point of no return.
Success Story: Cooper
Every visit to MHS is risky – you risk adding a member to your ohana!
Success Story: Kiki
Sometimes your next furry best friend just walks into your life. Two years ago she ran across our vacation rental lanai, starving and feral.
Success Story: Dahlia
Is there anything better than a catnap? Dahlia is clearly more than comfortable in her forever home.
Success Story: Frank and Erin Wilson aka Piccard and Janeway
Piccard and Janeway (formerly Frank and Erin Wilson) came to MHS as a part of a large scale seizure/impound case last October. At MHS, they received the medical attention and care they needed, but were still very scared and unsure of the world around them.