Maui, Hawaii — Over the last seven weeks, Maui Humane Society has stepped into the forefront of the Maui wildfire rescue efforts, pivoting from regular shelter operations to disaster response mode. The Aug. 8 Lahania fire impacted an estimated 3,000 animals and...
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MauiNow: Maui Humane Society, Jackson Galaxy create donation fund for at-risk cats, kittens
Maui Humane Society has created, the Jackson Galaxy Popoki Fund for cats, a special donation fund to help bring lifesaving care and attention to vulnerable cats and kittens in the shelter’s care with the help of TV host Jackson Galaxy.
KHON2: Trap, neuter, return: You can prevent cat overpopulation
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Humane Society has released instructions on how residents can help curb the cat overpopulation. According to the Maui Humane Society, “Trap, Neuter, Return is the humane and successful approach to addressing community cat populations. It saves cats’ lives and is effective in slowly diminishing population numbers, by preventing the vacuum effect.”
Jackson Galaxy at Maui Humane Society!
JACKSON GALAXY is speaking at Maui Humane Society for all CAT LOVERS! Join us for a FREE presentation from Jackson Galaxy about all things cats on Saturday, November 12 at 1pm! You gotta hear it from the cat daddy himself…
Hawaii News Now: Looking for a furry friend? Homes for scores of cats, guinea pigs and rabbits needed
Maui Humane Society is struggling to find pet parents. They are desperately trying to find homes for not only their dogs, but their cats, bunny rabbits, even guinea pigs. “If you don’t have an outdoor space, cats are great to have. Same with our guinea pigs and our rabbits,” said Maui Humane Society Marketing and Communications Director Katie Shannon.
Groundbreaking Research Being Conducted to Humanely Manage Cat Population on Maui
Maui Humane Society is announcing plans to implement an island-wide “Community Cat Count” beginning early August through partnership with the DC Cat Count. The survey will be conducted across Maui as an effort to better understand and effectively manage the cat population as humanely as possible.
Maui Now: With 500+ animals, the Maui Humane Society is looking to Empty the Shelters
With more than 500 animals in their care, the Maui Humane Society is seeking individuals and families who would like to adopt a new pet. While the shelter is waiving all adoption fees for Empty The Shelters July 11 -31st; it will accept donations. The waiver excludes county fees and licensing for dogs. Adoptable pets include: dogs, cats, kittens, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
4EverPets + Dr. Gaines @ Hāna Farmer’s Market
4EverPets will be at Hāna Farmer’s Market on Friday, July 29 from 12-4pm. Dr. Gaines will be administering vaccinations (for dogs, cats, and rabbits) and microchips and the 4EverPets Team will be distributing food & flea medicine.
Maui News: Maui Humane Society holding open houses about fostering dogs, cats and critters
Maui Humane Society is teaming up with national nonprofit Petco Love and Skechers to focus on the fun in fostering pets, which is lifesaving and especially critical during the busy summer months. Fostering is free, and it can begin on the same day. Maui Humane Society is participating in the nationwide Foster Open House:
June 25, 11:30 a.m.: For those interested in fostering dogs, puppies or Wings of Aloha fosters. Wings of Aloha is a donation-funded program that takes shelter animals and flies them to the mainland United States for adoption.
June 26, 11:30 a.m.: For those interested in fostering cats, kittens or critters (bunnies and guinea pigs)
COVID19 Preparedness for Pet Owners
Maui Humane Society is encouraging pet owners to have a plan for their pets in the event that they fall ill. While there is currently no evidence you can contract COVID-19 from your pet, it’s important to plan ahead to protect your furry friends in the event that your own health is compromised.