After the tragic wildfires in Hawaii, the Maui Humane Society has used social media and the volunteer support of the community to help rescue pets and reunite them with their families.
they've either lost or found — or both. They can say whether they need assistance with their pet or if they're able to offer assistance to others as well. , affected by this devastating event," said an Aug. 22 release from the Maui Humane Society.The same press release provided to Fox News Digital shared more details about the Maui Humane Society's work in the wake of the fires.
Fox News Digital reached out to both FEMA and the Hawaii governor's office, each of which said it is not the entity that has prohibited access to the area. The Maui Humane Society has been working with local officials as well as FEMA to rescue pets whose owners were forced to flee the fires. "Veterinary staff have helped over 375 animals in Lahaina," said the Maui Humane Society."Thousands of gallons of safe drinking water and hay bales have been delivered daily over the past week to animals and livestock in both Lahaina and Kula."
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