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COURTESY MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY
Some of the kittens up for adoption at the Maui Humane Society.
The Maui Humane Society says it is at critical capacity, with nearly 400 dogs, cats, and other critters in need of adoption.
The nonprofit says the pandemic continues to impact the animal population at the Society, and that the number of animals surrendered and picked up as strays has multiplied exponentially over the past month.
Not only are kennels full, but multiple dogs are sharing a space intended for just one dog. There are fewer opportunities for the dogs to be walked due to COVID-related volunteer restrictions. It is also hot, with summer having arrived.
Maui Humane Society says there is an urgent need for these animals to be adopted.
“If you are thinking about adopting, this is the time to take action and make it a reality,” stated CEO Steve MacKinnon in a news release. “We are transferring as many animals as we can off island and maximizing our Foster Family network, but this dramatic increase in animal intake is pushing the limits of our programs and shelter capacity.”
MHS says kittens are arriving daily, and are oftentimes so young that they require bottle feeding every three hours. Fortunately, the shelter’s Bottle Baby Foster parents are able to help, and save kittens’ lives.
There are also 199 cats and kittens currently living in foster homes, waiting to be spayed or neutered, and waiting to be adopted. Another 21 dogs and puppies are with foster families, as well, including medical cases, seniors and special needs dogs.
MHS is doing as much as it can to find the animals homes. This month, the Maui Humane Society Wings of Aloha program, funded by the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, has flown 86 animals to the mainland.
A new Paws To Adopt Program at the shelter allows prospective adopters to spend 10 days with an adult animal first before committing to the adoption.
The shelter remains open by appointment only, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
To view animals for adoption, visit mauihumanesociety.org. To make an appointment to meet an animal, call (808) 877-3680, Ext. 3 or book an appointment online.
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