Neighbor island animal shelters say they’re extremely over capacity — and more animals are arriving daily. For now, they’re avoiding euthanasia, but that may change due to the lack of space. The shelter said more animals are being surrendered daily. The most common concerns: No pet-friendly housing or financial struggles.
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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.
Success Story: Destin aka Johnny Cash
Let’s all wish Johnny Cash (formerly Destin) a happy 6th birthday! This sweet boy was adopted in Oregon after being transferred to an adoption guaranteed shelter through our Wings of Aloha Transfer Program and now helps foster other dogs looking for their furever home (when he isn’t too busy napping).
MHS Goes Green: Sustainable Food Production For Freddie & Friends
Over the next few months, our donor will be installing an aquaponic system to grow leafy greens and other vegetables for Freddie (resident celebrity tortoise) and our adoptable critters.