Hashbrown was found wandering alone on the island of Maui looking extremely confused and disoriented. He had no microchip or collar and seemed well and truly lost. Maui Humane Society took him in and immediately discovered why he was so confused.
“For about the past year or so, we’ve had funding from the National Dislocated Workers Grant program to employ some of our local Lahaina wildfire survivors at our shelter,” she said. “This included team members who directly care for the animals. They contribute to the safety of the animals. One of our team members fundraises for the animals.”
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With short notice, funding was lost that employed Lahaina wildfire survivors through the National Dislocated Workers Grant program. It reportedly provided support of essential daily care and safety for animals and team members.
“With less than 24 hours notice, we’ve lost funding that employed Lahaina wildlife survivors at our shelter, via the National Dislocated Workers Grant program.” – Maui Humane Society
In a move that could be a step toward addressing Maui’s chronic overpopulation of dogs and cats, a bill making its way through the state Senate would prohibit landlords from using rental agreements to forbid pets in tenants’ homes, if they obtain liability insurance to cover pet damages.
The shelter reached a breaking point on Jan. 13, Ivankic said, when it housed about 75 dogs even though it has just 43 kennels. Some dogs were doubled — or tripled — up in kennels; others were kept in offices. About 60 more were in foster homes, where they remain the responsibility of the Humane Society. With so many dogs in their care, “that is when we have to look at ourselves and ask, are we warehousing dogs, or are we really saving them?” Russell said.
The Maui Humane Society has been awarded a $50,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to enhance its efforts to save and improve the lives of pets on Maui.
Anticipating an influx of lost, sick and injured pets over the New Year’s Eve holidays, Maui Humane Society urgently seeks foster homes with 200 animals currently eligible to be placed. Anticipating the surge of lost and/or injured pets being brought in, MHS is asking the community to “step up and foster animals now, to provide a safe haven and allow space for the influx of incoming pets in need.”
