Now through January 2, you can make a positive impact in Maui’s community by becoming a “Foster for the Holidays” which provides a temporary warm, cozy, and safe environment home for a pet in need during the holiday season. Maui Humane Society currently has 340 animals in their care, with over 100 dogs.
Press Releases
Shop to Benefit our Cause… Paws! Virtual Holiday Auction Dec. 15-18
Maui Humane Society is hosting a virtual Holiday Auction December 15-December 18, with a vast array of gifts that are sure to delight! All auction proceeds go directly to benefiting shelter animals.
Maui Humane Society seeks donations and volunteers with $10K matching campaign
Maui Humane Society is announcing their $10,000 match campaign starting on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration, occurring Tuesday after Thanksgiving annually, dedicated to nonprofits around the world. Friends of Maui Humane Society, Mason and Trudy Williams have offered a $10,000 matching donation throughout the month of December, starting on Giving Tuesday. “Your donation will go twice as far, saving twice the lives of Maui’s homeless animals,” said MHS representatives.
$10,000 Match Campaign starts on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is the International Day of Generosity and you can save 2x the lives on November 29th as Maui Humane Society will match up to $10,000! Can’t spare a dime? Share your time and sign up to volunteer at mauihumanesociety.org. Your contribution to Maui Humane Society saves and protects the lives of 4900+ animals who come through our doors each year in need of care, healing and a second chance.
Maui Humane Society Kennels Over Capacity
Maui Humane Society is urgently requesting the community’s help to provide homes and relief for dogs. Due to high surrender and stray intake rates, the shelter population has experienced a massive surge, resulting in kennels being over capacity. Maui Humane Society has kennel capacity for 40 dogs; the shelter is currently caring for 67, not including the 32 currently in foster homes.
Groundbreaking Research Being Conducted to Humanely Manage Cat Population on Maui
Maui Humane Society is announcing plans to implement an island-wide “Community Cat Count” beginning early August through partnership with the DC Cat Count. The survey will be conducted across Maui as an effort to better understand and effectively manage the cat population as humanely as possible.
SENIOR DOGS AT MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY FETCH GRANT
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Maui Humane Society are among the winners.
MauiNow: Maui Humane Society Surpasses Rabbit & Guinea Pig Capacity
A substantial surrender increase in the number of guinea pigs and rabbits has been received over the past four weeks by the Maui Humane Society. The nonprofit organization reports it’s “unlike anything they have seen before.”
Maui Humane Society Surpasses Rabbit & Guinea Pig Capacity; Offers Free Rabbit Vaccine Clinic July 23rd
Maui Humane Society has received substantial surrender increases in guinea pigs and rabbits, unlike anything they have seen before. The shelter has surpassed capacity and temporary habitats have been built to accommodate the unforeseen increase. Maui Humane Society is offering a free vaccination clinic to the public for rabbits on July 23rd from 9am-3pm at Maui Humane Society.
Maui Humane Society awarded Community-Focused Programs Grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
Maui Humane Society has been awarded new funding to implement community-focused programs and services made possible by the generosity of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, a private charitable foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada. The grant will be distributed over a three year term with the intent to increase life saving efforts and expand resources beyond the shelter to reach at-risk pets throughout the island. Funding highlights include the purchase of a specialized truck and trailer to provide veterinary community outreach, hiring an additional veterinarian and support team, an expanded Foster department, an educational Humane Enforcement Resource Officer, expanded Wings of Aloha program to support inter-island transfers and further development of pet owner resources to help keep animals in their homes.










