KHON2 highlights Jersey, a 3 year old poi-dog looking for adoption at Maui Humane Society. See her story on Wags n Whiskers Wednesday!
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KHON2: Maui Humane Society uses PetHub to ensure your pet comes home
For Maui dog owners who recently received their new 2023/2024 dog license in the mail, the digital tag must be activated online. “The amount of stray dogs that we have enter our shelter every single day is unbelievable. It’s just every animal wearing a collar with some type of ID we would immediately be able to reunite them with their family,” said Jennifer Goguen, Maui Humane Society.
KHON2: Lack of pet-friendly housing leaves Maui owner on street
Finding affordable housing is tough enough and adding a dog to the mix makes it a whole different issue. It is such a problem that some have turned to living in their cars to keep their animals due to a lack of pet-friendly housing.
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.”
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.
KHON2: Maui rescue pup, Elua, goes to Puppy Bowl XIX
Rescue dogs are overcrowding the Humane Societies of Maui and O’ahu. Whether it is because of apartments that are not pet-friendly or because a family is moving and unable to bring a part of their family with them, the shelters are in crisis. But, one rescue puppy has an amazing and inspiring story. Elua, a rescue puppy from Maui, has been selected to represent Hawai’i in Puppy Bowl XIX.
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.
KHON2: Maui County slammed with rain: ‘Lots of destruction’
The Maui Humane Society felt the flood on Saturday as well. Officials said all the animals are safe, but the rain does cause concern for stress. “Boards are put up on all of the kennels, protecting the dogs from the rain; but with every kennel currently being full as we have over 100 dogs in our care, it’s not an enjoyable environment for them,” said MHS marketing director Katie Shannon.
KHON2: Foster Program and Fireworks Safety
Katie Shannon of the Maui Humane Society joins Brigette Namata to talk about foster programs, pet care and how to protect your furry companion from the loudness of NYE fireworks.
KHON2: Dog reunites with owner after 3 years, machete attack
HONOLULU (KHON2) A vicious attack on a dog on Maui turned into a happy ending for the pup and its original owner three years after they were separated. Tommy Boy is a 7-year-old poi dog that was attacked with a machete in Paia in August 2022.
Tommy Boy is a 7-year-old poi dog that was attacked with a machete in Paia in August 2022.
