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Rudy has been rescued! Maui Humane Society continues with save and reunite Lahaina pets and their owners

Rudy has been rescued! Maui Humane Society continues with save and reunite Lahaina pets and their owners

Oct 17, 2023 | , ,

The Maui Humane Society continues to rescue dozens of animals from Lahaina every week, and reunites them with their owners. “Not being able to find him, and then not being able to go back to the house and continue looking for him that was heart wrenching. And the day I got the call, I was having a horrible day and it was just the greatest thing ever,” said Eline.

“Yeah she was inconsolable. It was the first day since the fire that I was really concerned about her because she just could not stop crying. And she was out with some friends trying to get her mind off things and I got that call ,it was absolutely amazing,” continued Kurt.

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Family Separated From 13 Cats in Maui Fires Reunited With a Piece of Their Hearts Named Rudy

Family Separated From 13 Cats in Maui Fires Reunited With a Piece of Their Hearts Named Rudy

Oct 13, 2023 | , , ,

“It was an emotional reunion for Rudy and his Ohana. He purred and purred as he was finally in his parents arms again. We are so grateful to be able to give this family a piece of the heart back. Mahalo to the woman that found Rudy for making sure he was fed, for not giving up on him and for bringing him in for care. Mahalo to all of our vet staff and veterinary volunteers from across the state for helping us provide the best care for Maui’s animals,”

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What’s Happening to the Animals Displaced by the Maui Wildfires?

What’s Happening to the Animals Displaced by the Maui Wildfires?

Sep 6, 2023 | , ,

Prior to gaining access to the Lahaina burn zone, MHS conducted daily searches around its perimeter. Once it was granted permission to enter on Aug. 26, escorted by the National Guard, it did so in a coordinated effort with the Greater Good Charities trapping team and the Hawai‘i Animal Kuleana Alliance. Along with dogs and cats, rescuers have also been finding pigs, goats, chickens, parrots and tortoises, a HAKA representative tells us.

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ASPCA Field Report: Maui Wildfire Response Efforts

ASPCA Field Report: Maui Wildfire Response Efforts

Sep 5, 2023 | , ,

Two weeks ago, our National Field Response team mobilized to Hawaii after receiving an urgent request from the Maui Humane Society following the catastrophic wildfires that have devastated Lahaina. While on the ground, our team has assisted with animal search and rescue, brought found animals to receive critical care, provided food, shelter and water for animals whose owners have been hospitalized—including dogs, cats, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens and tortoises—and distributed critical supplies to pet owners in the community.

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