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. The post Stray Dog Is Found Looking Disoriented — And Rescuers Are Shocked To Learn Why appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

“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.” The post Federal funding cuts affect Lahaina fire survivors working at the Maui Humane Society appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

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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. The post Maui Humane Society contending with federal cuts appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

"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 The post Maui Humane Society loses federal funding appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

Three-year-old Rell Sunn and his nine siblings were handed to the Maui Humane Society after the owner sadly passed away in June. Though his siblings have been adopted, Rell Sunn is still waiting to “ride the waves of life with a new ohana.” Officials said this pup is shy when you first meet him but after a calm and gentle introduction, Rell Sunn will show off his heart full of love and playfulness. The post Rell Sunn is ready to steal your heart at Maui Humane Society appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

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 post Bill advances to allow tenants with liability insurance to keep pets in rental units appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

Chad Blair joins Sunrise to discuss the heartbreaking truth the Maui Humane Society may potentially face if enough pets aren't rehomed soon. The post Morning Beat: Pets at risk of euthanization as Maui Humane Society sees overcapacity appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more

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 post Maui Residents Can’t Find Housing. Neither Can Their Cats And Dogs appeared first on Maui Humane Society ..read more