MAUI, Hawaii (Island News) – Three dogs were rescued from a recent brush fire that was reported in the Wailuku area over the weekend.
On Sunday, July 13, at approximately 2 p.m. three Maui Humane Society Humane Enforcement Officers (HEO) responded to the scene to find three large dogs.
The three large dogs were carried across the Wailuku River and trudged up the embankment by Maui Police Department officers, where HEO accepted the dogs on the other side of the river.
“Our officers respond to emergencies for unowned animals island-wide 24/7, but working together with these agencies and partners is the only way these lives would have been saved. It was an amazing effort by all involved,” said Tanya Hosoda, MHS’ Director of Field Services.
MHS’s Officers Hashimoto, Mueller and Paresa rushed the dogs to the Central Maui Animal Clinic for immediate treatment. Unfortunately, one of the dogs had to be humanely euthanized due to smoke inhalation, burns from the flames, and a body temperature of 110.
The two surviving dogs were found to have difficulty breathing likely due to smoke inhalation, mild to severe burns on their paw pads, and some burns on the abdomen. Officials say they remain at the shelter in good condition while they continue to receive treatment for their injuries.
As the second anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires approaches, MHS reminds the community to include their pets into their emergency plans.
Pets should always have the following things in case of emergency situations:
- Updated identification (microchip, collar, and license)
- “Go Bag” containing emergency supply of food/water, medication, first aid kit, and containment (leash and/or carrier)
- It’s also important to identify an evacuation location and coordinate with friends, family or neighbors to ensure help is available for pets, should their owner be unavailable
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