Maui Humane Society

Maui Humane Society To protect & save the lives of Maui’s animals; accepting all in need, educating the community, ins We are an independent non-profit organization.
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Maui Humane Society was first organized in 1953, and incorporated in 1962. We have been concerned with animal welfare since our inception, and operated a volunteer-run shelter until 1987. At that time we received a Maui County contract to not only handle all field operations for animal management in the community, but also partially fund an animal shelter and adoption center. We seek private donat

ions and grant funding to provide the monies necessary to cover the remaining programs and services our community needs – approximately 60% of our overall operation costs. We are Maui County’s only open admission shelter, handle all animal management, are the only organization offering humane education programs, and have the largest spay-neuter assistance program in the county. Our humane enforcement officers work with and educate pet owners in violation of county codes instead of merely writing citations. We work to help prepare families for safety in times of disaster and have an amazing adoptions/reunions program. Our 4EverPets program provides free food and supplies to those in need. We are committed to providing exemplary service to our community and encourage the creation and growth of programs, services and partnerships that will enable us to better carry out our mission. We are proud of the services and programs we provide to Maui County every day and are diligently working to reduce the number of neglected and unwanted animals through education, outreach, and spay-neuter programs, thereby increasing the number of happy forever homes in our community.

🐾 48 animals found their forever ‘ohanas this past week! 🏠💙30 cats, 12 dogs, 2 rabbits, 2 turtles, and 2 guinea pigs are...
12/15/2025

🐾 48 animals found their forever ‘ohanas this past week! 🏠💙

30 cats, 12 dogs, 2 rabbits, 2 turtles, and 2 guinea pigs are now living their best lives in loving homes!

TOMORROW is the last day to, Empty The Shelters! 🤩

Thanks to the generosity of & , we’re offering reduced or waived adoption fees to help our animals find loving homes! 💙

🐶 Dogs & cats 6+ months — WAIVED (County & licensing fee of $19 applies for dogs)
🐱 Kittens under 6 months — REDUCED to $70!

Mahalo for continuing to open your hearts and homes to our animals. 🐶🐾

12/13/2025

Aloha Kakou, my name is Autumn and I am Maui Humane Society’s Pet of the Week! I am a 1.5-year-old sweetheart who’s been waiting since June for a loving ‘ohana to call my own. I may be a shy girl at first, but once I feel safe, my real personality peeks through—and I promise it’s worth the wait. I adore gentle pets, especially head and chin scratches, and I’ll lean right into your hand when I trust you. Treats? Yes, please. Cozy nap spots? My favorite. I love exploring quiet corners, finding sunny places to snooze, and settling in close to the people who make me feel loved. I just need a little time to get comfortable, but once I do, I’ll be the cuddle buddy you’ve been dreaming of. I’m ready to start my new chapter—hopefully with you!

Learn more about our at mauihumanesociety.org/adopt

🚨Marzipan needs a foster home for the holidays! Can you open your home to her now through January 5?🙏🏼Marzipan arrived a...
12/12/2025

🚨Marzipan needs a foster home for the holidays! Can you open your home to her now through January 5?🙏🏼

Marzipan arrived at Maui Humane Society in August after being found in the Wailuku area. Sadly, no one came forward to claim her. Since entering the shelter, she struggled both mentally and physically with the stressful environment.😔

She was adopted in October, and her adopters truly did their best to give her the loving home she deserved. To no one’s fault, this home was ultimately not a fit and Marzipan was returned to Maui Humane Society. From her time in our care earlier this year and again now, it’s clear she needs to leave the shelter as soon as possible.

Marzipan is mentally deteriorating in front of our eyes, again. She paces, pants, jumps, and fixates in her kennel — all signs of extreme stress. She’s telling us loud and clear: she cannot cope with this environment.💔

But outside of the kennel? Her true self shines through! Her beach buddies told us, “Marzipan is the sweetest dog I have ever met, all she wanted to do was walk around and look at everything. Whatever we wanted to do, she was in for it. I love her!”🫶🏼

Marzipan absolutely loves car rides, playing fetch, going to the beach, and splashing in the ocean. She’s a big fan of all foods and treat-based activities, and she thrives on affection and making new human friends.🐾

She has gotten along well with some dogs, and we encourage a meet-and-greet with resident pups to ensure a great fit. She should not live in a home with cats or other small animals. Marzipan has plenty of energy and would benefit from continued training to help her shine her brightest.👍🏼

Marzipan needs to leave the shelter ASAP. We are looking for a foster home for through January 5th. Those interested in fostering Marzipan should visit our shelter for a meet and greet (no appointment needed)!

What we can provide for her foster:
- Containment (5x10 outdoor kennel) & enrichment supplies
- Behavioral medication for the transition & virtual training support
- Endless gratitude for giving her a chance

Please don’t let this sweet girl struggle another day in the shelter. 🐾

When Princess arrived at Maui Humane Society, she was in urgent need of help. 💔Fish hooks were lodged in both her tongue...
12/11/2025

When Princess arrived at Maui Humane Society, she was in urgent need of help. 💔

Fish hooks were lodged in both her tongue and her paw—she was in pain, unable to eat or drink, and terrified… yet still gently leaning into the hands trying to save her.

Our vet team quickly sedated her, took X-rays, and carefully removed the hooks. Thanks to expert care and a lot of love, Princess made a smooth recovery. 🥹 And the best part? She was reunited with her family, who were overjoyed to bring her home!🐾

Princess is just one of more than 5,000 animals who rely on MHS every year for lifesaving medical care, shelter, and compassion. Stories like hers are only possible because of supporters like you.💪🏼

✨ Right now, every gift is DOUBLED up to $25,000 thanks to Mason & Trudy Williams. Your donation goes twice as far to heal injuries, reunite families, and protect Maui’s pets.

Mahalo for caring for animals like Princess.🫶🏼

➡️ Donate at mauihumanesociety.org/holiday25

🎄 Home for the Holidays! 🫶🏼Our shelter population is on the rise, and we need your help now more than ever.Give an anima...
12/11/2025

🎄 Home for the Holidays! 🫶🏼

Our shelter population is on the rise, and we need your help now more than ever.

Give an animal the best gift of all — a cozy home for the holidays!

🐾Foster and give them a holiday getaway
🐾Adopt and give them a lifetime of love

Open your heart, open your home, and let a shelter pet spend this season surrounded by love. 💙🏠

⏰ Only 1 week left to ! 🎉Maui Humane Society is thrilled to be part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s incredible adoption eve...
12/09/2025

⏰ Only 1 week left to ! 🎉

Maui Humane Society is thrilled to be part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s incredible adoption event, offering reduced or waived adoption fees through October 15!

Mahalo to BISSELL Pet Foundation & Cathy Bissell for helping us find loving homes for our animals. 💙

🐶 Dogs & cats 6+ months — WAIVED
🐱 Kittens under 6 months — REDUCED to $70
(County & licensing fee of $19 applies for dogs)

We’re overflowing with lovable, adoptable pets who can’t wait to meet you. Come by, fall in love, and help us Empty The Shelters before time runs out! 🐾

12/08/2025

Earlier this year, our Humane Enforcement Team responded to one of the largest single-property intakes we’ve seen in recent memory: more than 20 dogs, all urgently needing care.

These dogs were under-socialized, fearful, and in need of medical support — but from the moment they arrived, our staff and volunteers surrounded them with patience, safety, and love. Every team at MHS played a role: Humane Enforcement, Veterinary Services, Outcomes, Animal Care, Pet Resources, plus the incredible fosters, volunteers, and community members who step up for Maui’s animals every day.

Because of you, every one of these pups not only had a chance — they found loving families to call their own. And this month, your gift goes twice as far to help animals like them begin their healing journey. Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporters Mason & Trudy Williams, all gifts are doubled up to $25,000, giving even more animals the second chances they deserve.

❤️ Double your impact for Maui’s animals: mauihumanesociety.org/holiday25

Mahalo for being part of every rescue, every small step forward, and every life saved!

🐾 46 animals found their forever ‘ohanas this past week! 🏠💙33 cats, 12 dogs and 1 rabbit are now living their best lives...
12/08/2025

🐾 46 animals found their forever ‘ohanas this past week! 🏠💙

33 cats, 12 dogs and 1 rabbit are now living their best lives in loving homes!

Maui Humane Society is participating in Bissell Pet Foundation’s nationwide adoption event, ! 🤩

Thanks to the generosity of BISSELL Pet Foundation & Cathy Bissell , we’re offering reduced or waived adoption fees to help our animals find loving homes! 💙

🐶 Dogs & cats 6+ months — WAIVED (County & licensing fee of $19 applies for dogs)
🐱 Kittens under 6 months — REDUCED to $70!

Mahalo for continuing to open your hearts and homes to our animals. 🐶🐾

When a caring neighbor spotted two tiny kittens wandering between her yard and the one next door, she knew something was...
12/07/2025

When a caring neighbor spotted two tiny kittens wandering between her yard and the one next door, she knew something wasn’t right. The pair seemed to be without a mother, and one kitten had a painfully swollen, bulging eye that made her heart sink. She gently scooped him up, tucked him into a carrier, and rushed him to Maui Humane Society for help.

Our veterinary team jumped into action. The little guy was battling a severe upper respiratory infection that had badly damaged his eye. At just four weeks old and barely a pound and a half, he showed incredible resilience. As he continued healing in his foster home, where he earned the name Easy Breezy, it became clear his damaged eye was still causing him pain. An enucleation would be his best chance at a healthy, happy future.

Thanks to the support of , Easy Breezy received the specialized care he urgently needed. Once stabilized in our clinic, he returned to his loving foster home, where nutritious meals, warmth, and endless affection helped him blossom. His shy little mews quickly turned into nonstop purrs, and he soaked up every chin scratch like the sweet boy he is.

And today, we’re thrilled to share the happiest news: with the help of Cat Cafe Maui , Easy Breezy has been adopted! 🐾💛

A vulnerable kitten who once faced life threatening odds is now safe, healthy, and curled up in a loving home. Mahalo to Orphan Kitten Club for giving Easy Breezy his second chance!

🐾✨ 136 pets are safer, protected, and ready for the holidays thanks to microchips, vaccines, and licenses!At today’s Chi...
12/07/2025

🐾✨ 136 pets are safer, protected, and ready for the holidays thanks to microchips, vaccines, and licenses!

At today’s Chip & Chill event, our Veterinary, Humane Enforcement, and Volunteer teams came together to help 91 dogs and 45 cats stay healthy and protected. 🐱🐶 Microchips act as a permanent form of ID — a reliable “return-to-home” tool if pets become lost — and vaccines and licenses help keep our community’s animals healthy, especially during the busy holiday season.

🎆 With New Year’s Eve approaching, microchips are more important than ever. Fireworks are a top cause of lost pets, and having up-to-date identification dramatically increases the chance of a quick reunion.
We love seeing our community show up for their pets, and we loved seeing all of you drive up to keep them safe!

😻A huge mahalo to our dedicated volunteers who kept everything running smoothly for people and their pets! And a special thanks to for making core vaccines possible and supporting our community’s animals. 💜

12/06/2025

Aloha Kakou, my name is Kaliko and I am Maui Humane Society’s Pet of the Week! I’m 1.5 years young, sweet, and I’ve got a big heart! I love doing zoomies (the faster, the better!), playing with toys, and, of course, enjoying delicious treats… those are definitely my favorite. When I first meet new people, I can be a little shy. I just need a moment to feel safe and comfortable. But once I warm up, my playful, goofy, and affectionate side comes shining through. I’ll lean in for pets, wag my tail like crazy, and show you how happy I am to be by your side. I’m hoping to find a patient, understanding ohana who will give me the time, love, and encouragement I need. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with lots of love to give, I’m your boy!

Learn more about our at mauihumanesociety.org/adopt

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