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The Washington Post: Animal rescuers fear time may be running out on Maui
Animal rescue workers have not been allowed into the burned area in Maui for two weeks to search for pets who may have survived wildfires this month — and now they say time is probably running out to rescue the animals alive.
Press Release: MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY ACCESSES LAHAINA BURN ZONE
As of 3:30 pm on Saturday, August 26th, Maui County Officials have permitted Maui Humane Society to access the Lahaina burn zone in a coordinated search and rescue effort to find live animals.
Maui Humane Society Prioritizes Lifesaving Efforts and Human-Animal Reunification
Maui Humane Society, the animal rescue lead agency, is committed to leading the lifesaving and reunification process for all animals, of all species affected by this devastating event. Maui Humane Society continues to cooperate with local emergency management and search and recovery teams. Yesterday, seven cats from within the burn zone were rescued by FEMA task force members and transferred to Maui Humane Society via Humane Enforcement officers. As emergency shelters close down, we are partnering with organizations across the island to ensure that pet supplies are distributed from Hana to Kula to Napili to keep pets in homes. If you know someone who needs help with pet supplies, please visit Maui Humane Society between 11am-5pm, 7 days/week to pick up pet supplies.
Dog Burned in Maui Wildfires Is Reunited with Owners After Running Away from Flames
“He was burned on his paws, legs, back and body,” the Maui Humane Society continued. “Roman was microchipped, we called his owners and they immediately came to the shelter to take their baby boy home.”
Badly burned dog reunited with grateful owners after terrified pooch ran off during Maui wildfires
“What is happening here on Maui is unimaginable. I feel so thankful and blessed for the heroes that helped take care of our babies and got them back to us safely. We were off island during this tragedy and we cannot be more grateful for how this community has and continues to step up. Miracles do happen. Don’t lose hope. Lean on each other.”
‘I was crying hysterically’: Maui residents search for missing pets after deadly fires
Luxmi Quall filed a missing pet report with the Maui Humane Society and created a post on a “Missing Pets of Maui” Facebook group. At 8:30 p.m. on Monday, she received a Facebook message from someone with screenshots of her dog, Hilo.
Maui Humane Society Claims Roughly 3,000 Pets Were Lost and Displaced From Fires, Here’s How to Help
The country’s deadliest wildfire ripped through the island of Maui last week, leaving homes destroyed and towns turned into ash. The death toll reached 99 and hundreds of others have been displaced by the disaster. Among the displaced are pets.
Maui Humane Society working to rescue missing pets
Maui Humane Society working to rescue missing pets
An estimated 3,000 animals were separated from their owners due to wildfires.
Maui Humane Society ‘hopes to be inundated’ as 3,000 animals still missing
Animal shelter has been staff tending to several dozen wounded animals since the fires ravaged Lahaina, but it is hoping for a surge.
Maui vets race to save injured pets left behind in the fires, 3,000 animals still missing
Thousands of pets in Maui are currently missing following last week’s deadly wildfires, and vets and animal rights groups say they are scrambling to not only rescue those dogs, cats and other animals but also treat them for serious injuries.
Rescue dog is reunited with his owners after fleeing Maui wildfires and being burnt on his paws, legs, back and body
PUBLISHED: 10:56 EDT, 17 August 2023 A dog that was rescued after the wildfires in Maui has been reunited with its owners. The heartwarming tale was shared by the Maui Humane Society, which has played a leading role in rescuing and caring for animals after the fires...
CNN: Maui Wildfires Leave Trail of Death and Destruction
CNN host Jessica Dean speaks with Maui Humane Society, Director of Marketing Katie Shannon regarding the current situation on Maui. Maui Humane Society estimates there are 3,000 lost or missing pets. MHS is working with emergency response teams to provide medical attention to pets in need in Lahaina. As of Saturday, August 12, fires are still burning and assessments of the damage are underway.