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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. MHS has received $10,000 specifically to help the medical and dental needs of senior dogs.
Maui Humane Society on Maui is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups received more than $616,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities.
Globe Newswire: Over 10,000 Dogs and Cats Reunited with Their Families Thanks to Nationwide Return to Home Grants Challenge
“Ten national animal welfare organizations came together this year to encourage the development and expansion of Return to Home programs, which help reunite lost pets with their loving families.” Maui Humane Society was one of them.
Maui Now: Dog Hit by Car and Shot Is Inspiration at Maui Humane Society
On-call veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Fitzpatrick rushed to the shelter to assess the situation and provide the dog with pain medications, antibiotics and wound treatment. Her jaw was supported as x-rays were ordered.
Maui News: Longtime Vet Retiring After 25 Years of Service
“For many people who have adopted a pet, people tell me ‘I’m saving this animal, but really that animal is saving me’ because, you know, the animals give so much back to us, so that’s really rewarding when you see that bond and knowing that you’re helpful in maintaining that bond.”
KHON2: Maui Humane Society’s Empty the Shelters Event Finds Homes for 40 Pets; More Pets Still Need Adoption
PUUNENE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The numbers are in from Maui Humane Society’s 2021 Empty the Shelters event. The four-day long adoption drive ended over the weekend. The humane society says they found new homes for eight dogs, 31 cats and one guinea pig. For the full...
Maui Now: Maui Humane Society Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event
“We adopted out two dogs, five kittens and a guinea pig today, a great start. Still, LOTS of animals need a home,” said Director of Development & Marketing Jenny Miller after the event’s first day.
Maui Now: Reduced Adoption Fees at Maui Humane Society, July 7-10
“Kennels are full, with multiple dogs sharing a space intended for a single dog. With the heat of the summer and less opportunity for the dogs to be walked due to COVID-related volunteer restrictions, Maui Humane Society is expressing an urgent need for these animals to be adopted.”
KHON2: Hawaii Passes Laws Aimed at Protecting Animals from Abuse, Neglect
“It’s kind of an equity issue honestly,” Kendrick said. “There are a lot of situations particularly for renters where that’s the only choice they have is to tether their animals when they are not around. Either their landlord won’t let them keep their animal inside, the yard isn’t fenced, they can’t afford to fence it it’s not their property anyway.”
KHON2: Maui Humane Society Launches Empty the Shelters Campaign
The Maui Humane Society is hosting an Empty the Shelters campaign next month. From July 7 to 11, they’re reducing the fee to adopt a pet.
Hawaii News Now: Maui Humane Society urges residents to stop ‘trapping and dumping’ cats
Watch the full video at Hawaii News NowHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Humane Society estimates there are 40,000 cats roaming the Valley Isle. The agency says there has been an increase in the number of stray cats since the pandemic forced them to temporarily halt...
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MauiNow: Update on Maui Pet Adoption Story that Helped Earn $50K for Maui Humane Society
Each year, the Petco Love Stories grant campaign, in partnership with BOBS from Skechers, invites adopters to share how their pets have changed their lives to give the organizations they’ve adopted from the chance to earn lifesaving funds. Last...