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Wags to Riches is Back! Taking Shelter Pets from the Doghouse to the Penthouse!

Wags to Riches is Back! Taking Shelter Pets from the Doghouse to the Penthouse!

Maui Humane Society is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated fundraising event, “Wags to Riches” with the VIP event held on April 29, 2023. Shelter animals will be sent from the doghouse to the penthouse! The top fundraisers will earn a VIP night with a shelter dog at several of Hawaii’s top-rated luxury beachfront resorts, including Four Seasons Resort Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, and the Royal Lahaina Resort.

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Approaching rain could overwhelm Hawaii roadways

Approaching rain could overwhelm Hawaii roadways

“It is going to be raining cats and dogs here on Maui and unfortunately the shelter really is affected by rain and wind,” said Katie Shannon, Maui Humane Society marketing director. “And so we have put boards up on our kennels already to prepare, to ensure the dogs are going to be dry,” Shannon said.

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KHON2: An SOS call from the Maui Humane Society

KHON2: An SOS call from the Maui Humane Society

The Maui Humane Society is sending out a Save our Shelter (SOS) call as its shelters exceed kennel capacity. The humane society said it currently has 105 dogs in their care looking for homes while only having a kennel capacity for 40 dogs. In order to make additional space, dogs have been paired in kennels but you can lend a helping hand through the SOS Foster program.

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Hawaii News Now: Looking for a furry friend? Homes for scores of cats, guinea pigs and rabbits needed

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.

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KHON2: URGENT: Fosters needed as Maui shelter experiences overcapacity

KHON2: URGENT: Fosters needed as Maui shelter experiences overcapacity

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Maui Humane Society is asking people to stop bringing in strays and surrenders as they experience overcapacity. The shelter is currently caring for 67 dogs (not including the 32 animals in foster homes) when their kennels can only hold 40 dogs. “We are full and overcapacity. We need the community to understand that the shelter should be the last option for the animal,” said Katie Shannon, Director of Marketing at MHS, in a statement.

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