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KITV: Maui Humane Society pup to play in the 2023 Puppy Bowl — as local shelters look to find furever homes

KITV: Maui Humane Society pup to play in the 2023 Puppy Bowl — as local shelters look to find furever homes

The Aloha State will be represented in the Puppy Bowl this year with Maui Humane Society’s persevering pup, Elua! Airing on Animal Planet on February 12 at 9am HST. Maui Humane Society is in urgent need of SOS Fosters for 105+ of their dogs. As their kennels only hold 40 dogs, the community can help by becoming an SOS Foster, which is completely free, all supplies provided and no experience needed.

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KHON2: An SOS call from the Maui Humane Society

KHON2: An SOS call from the Maui Humane Society

The Maui Humane Society is sending out a Save our Shelter (SOS) call as its shelters exceed kennel capacity. The humane society said it currently has 105 dogs in their care looking for homes while only having a kennel capacity for 40 dogs. In order to make additional space, dogs have been paired in kennels but you can lend a helping hand through the SOS Foster program.

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Save our Shelter: SOS Foster Saves Lives

Save our Shelter: SOS Foster Saves Lives

Maui Humane Society is urgently requesting the community’s help to provide temporary homes for dogs. Maui Humane Society currently has 105 dogs in their care and has kennel capacity for 40 dogs. Dogs are being paired in kennels to make additional space. In these moments of high population, Maui Humane Society signals “SOS Foster” which asks anyone in the community to foster an animal.

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KAOI Radio: Puppy Bowl, Dog Fosters in Need

KAOI Radio: Puppy Bowl, Dog Fosters in Need

Cindy Paulos talking story with Katie Shannon about Elua, the 2nd Hawaiian puppy in the Puppy Bowl, over 110 dogs in Maui Humane Society’s care means we need fosters! And MHS 3rd Fridays, where Maui Humane Society will be open until 7pm every 3rd Friday of the month, starting on February 17

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KHON2: Maui County slammed with rain: ‘Lots of destruction’

KHON2: Maui County slammed with rain: ‘Lots of destruction’

The Maui Humane Society felt the flood on Saturday as well. Officials said all the animals are safe, but the rain does cause concern for stress. “Boards are put up on all of the kennels, protecting the dogs from the rain; but with every kennel currently being full as we have over 100 dogs in our care, it’s not an enjoyable environment for them,” said MHS marketing director Katie Shannon.

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NonProfit Notes Radio Show with Susie Thieman

NonProfit Notes Radio Show with Susie Thieman

On January 11, Nikki Russell, Director of Community Outreach and Denise Bouey, Community Support Manager, sat with Susie Thieman, Maui Non Profit Directors radio show to discuss a variety of topics, mainly regarding foster!

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Steve MacKinnon, CEO speaks on SilverShark Podcast

Steve MacKinnon, CEO speaks on SilverShark Podcast

Steve MacKinnon, CEO of Maui Humane Society spoke with founder of SilverShark Media, Jason Evans, on the 4th year of the podcast series.  In this episode Steve talks about his path that led from criminal justice to Maui Humane Society, some differences in large shelters in big cities vs smaller shelters like MHS, the ongoing issue of overpopulation at animal shelters, an insight into some of the services offered by Maui Humane Society and so much more!

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Maui News: MHS needs fosters for furry four-legged friends

Maui News: MHS needs fosters for furry four-legged friends

The Maui Humane Society has begun its “Fostering for the Holidays” program which runs through Jan. 2. It allows any member of the public even those with no prior experience, to take an animal home for the holidays, for free, with all supplies provided, according to a news release.

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Animal Fostering Saves Lives During the Holiday Season

Animal Fostering Saves Lives During the Holiday Season

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.

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