Anticipating an influx of lost, sick and injured pets over the New Year’s Eve holidays, Maui Humane Society urgently seeks foster homes with 200 animals currently eligible to be placed.
Fireworks are known to distress animals, causing many to run away and become vulnerable to accidents and injury.
Jan. 2 has historically been the busiest day of the year for MHS with a significant increase in lost pets brought in after the fireworks. MHS receives an average of 33 lost pet reports each year between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, according to a release.
Anticipating the surge of lost and/or injured pets being brought in, MHS is asking the community to “step up and foster animals now, to provide a safe haven and allow space for the influx of incoming pets in need.”
Fostering is simple, free and no prior experience is necessary. MHS will provide all the food, supplies, medications and ongoing support for the pet. All you need to provide is love, comfort and a safe environment.
Pets will be matched with the right foster home based on their needs to ensure a positive experience on both sides. Anyone interested in fostering is invited to visit the MHS shelter in Puunene between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Learn more about fostering by visiting the MHS website.
MHS encourages pet owners to keep pets indoors during the fireworks and to ensure that microchips and ID tags are up-to-date with current contact information. Learn more tips to protect pets.
