Hoku, an eight-month-old Staffordshire Terrier puppy from Maui Humane Society is still in the running in the Puppy Bowl that airs on the Animal Planet on Feb. 13. Help Hoku get into the “Pupularity Playoffs” by voting for her at Puppy Bowl XVIII – Vote For Your Favorite Pups | Puppy Bowl 2022 | Discovery.
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Hawaii News Now: Meet Hoku … the first Hawaii pup in the Puppy Bowl
This year’s Puppy Bowl features a Hawaii pup for the first time! The Maui Humane Society recently released behind-the-scenes footage of Hoku’s journey from the Valley Isle to the Big Apple for the event. The video also features Hoku’s time on Maui before she got adopted by a family in Connecticut. Hoku was born at the Maui Humane Society in May 2021.
KHON2: Hawaii’s first Puppy Bowl participant is more than a cute face
For the first time EVER, the Aloha State is being represented in the PUPPY BOWL! On February 13, 2022, Maui Humane Society’s shelter-born pup, Hoku, will be Hawaii’s shining star and tackling the competition during Puppy Bowl XVIII on Animal Planet. Maui Humane Society’s Marketing Manager, Katie Shannon, fostered Hoku and explained how the PuppyBowl will be an opportunity to shine a spotlight on certain breeds stigmas.
PuppyBowl – Cheer on Hawaii’s First Player, Hoku!
Hawai’i is being represented in the PUPPY BOWL! On February 13, Maui Humane Society’s shelter-born pup, Hoku, will be Hawaii’s shining star and tackling the competition during Puppy Bowl XVIII on Animal Planet.
MauiNow: Maui Humane Society Hosting Virtual Holiday Auction
Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction from Dec 17-19th with a vast array of gifts that include local gift certificates, art, handmade crafts for dog and cat lovers, vacations, and one–of-a-kind experiences of attending the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships or US Open Golf Tournament.
Shop to Benefit our Cause… Paws! – Maui Humane Society Virtual Holiday Auction Dec. 17-19
Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction with a vast array of gifts that are sure to delight from Dec 17-19! Featured auction items include local gift certificates, art, handmade crafts for dog and cat lovers, vacations, and one–of-a-kind experiences such as attending the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships or US Open Golf Tournament. All auction proceeds go directly to benefiting shelter animals.
Jenny Miller, Director of Development & Marketing, Speaks on Maui No Ka Oi Podcast
In this podcast, Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Jenny, Director of Development & Marketing, who discusses overcoming the challenges of 2020 including how MHS is involved with helping Maui community members and at-risk pets through 4EverPets, the importance of mental health awareness for staff members, ways we have adapted through COVID, how they will be sending a team to Hana in early December to help with pet checkups.
Holiday Online Auction
Maui made arts & crafts, local restaurants, tours, trips and everything for the pet lover in your life! Auction goes live on Dec. 17 at noon and closes on Dec. 19 at 6pm. Check back throughout December as we add new items!
Maui Now: “Empty the Shelters” Holiday Hope Event
Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to homeless pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” event Dec. 6-20, 2021. Participating shelters across the country will reduce adoption fees to help pets find their adoptive families.
Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Tour
Sign up today for a 45-minute signature, guided chocolate tasting while giving back to Maui Humane Society! On Sunday, December 19th, all proceeds from the tour will benefit Maui Humane Society. The 9-piece chocolate tasting at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina will certainly make your mouth water. The tour is limited to 30 people. The upstairs pavilion is outdoors and under roof with great air flow so no masks required. Want to pair it with your favorite wine? Ku’ia Estate can recommend beverage pairings upon request.