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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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Hero ‘Fire Cat’ Rescuers from California Travel to Maui and Save Even the Tiniest Survivors

Hero ‘Fire Cat’ Rescuers from California Travel to Maui and Save Even the Tiniest Survivors

Sep 13, 2023 | , ,

Heroic rescuers who dedicate their lives to saving “Fire Cats” after wildfires decimated Paradise in California, have traveled to Maui. Their unique skills and experience are helping save the day on the island. “Here is a rare sighting of two different species of cat rescuers together: Shannon Jay and Joy Smith of FieldHaven Feline Center. They landed in Maui this morning and went right to work.”

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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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