dogs

With nearly 500 pets in its care, Maui Humane Society begs for help

With nearly 500 pets in its care, Maui Humane Society begs for help

Sep 20, 2024 | , ,

“A lot of times when I talk to my friends about fostering, they’re like, ‘Oh, but I work all day, I would never be around,’” said Rotondo. “One thing I gotta say is, you working eight hours a day and that dog maybe being home for eight hours a day is so much better than being locked in the kennel 24 hours a day.” In addition to animal lovers, the Rotondos are also landlords who allow pets. They say it is important to do so and encourage other landlords to do the same.

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KHON2: ‘A world where no old dog dies alone and afraid’

KHON2: ‘A world where no old dog dies alone and afraid’

Aug 2, 2023 | ,

You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but the senior pups at the Maui humane society are receiving lots of treats! A recent grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization announced that out of almost 400 applicants, the Maui Humane Society was among the winning groups, to save or improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs.

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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!

Mar 29, 2023 | , , , ,

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

Feb 17, 2023 | ,

“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

Feb 6, 2023 | ,

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

Nov 3, 2022 | , ,

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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