RE: SOS For The Cats of Lahaina, Hawai'i

[tarasgirl06]

As you all know by now, the devastating fires that have destroyed Lahaina, Hawai'i, have taken many lives and left thousands without anything. Most of the news focus is on help for humans, but my own priority will always be in helping cats. This article sheds light on what is happening there and I urge everyone to share it and of course, get involved in whatever way(s) you can.

The wrong sort of vultures circle over fire-hit Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii - Animals 24-7

Maui animal charities need all the help they can get. Nationals with their hands out need a sense of shame.

www.animals24-7.org

 

[Furballsmom]

Thank you for this.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Thank you for this.

The people who put this paper out are longtime co-activists. I was one of the first subscribers to their print version back in the day. Their integrity, thoroughness, and caring have always impressed. It's my first source of news regarding animals. *Shameless plug*

 

[tarasgirl06]

Here is an update:

First firestorm, then frustration: rescuers wait to aid Lahaina animals - Animals 24-7

Priority goes to finding human dead rather than to rescuing live animals

www.animals24-7.org

Encouraging all to read, share, and help in whatever way(s) you can. Thank you.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

On my way there in just a few!

 

[Kflowers]

Found an article dated today about what's going on

People On Maui Come Together To Help Animals Affected By Fires - The Dodo

 

[tarasgirl06]

Found an article dated today about what's going on

People On Maui Come Together To Help Animals Affected By Fires - The Dodo

TYSM for the UPdate.

 

[AbbysMom]

Their integrity, thoroughness, and caring have always impressed.

As we've pointed out to you in the past the integrity of the owners of the site is questionable. While this cause is a valid one the site linked to has a bias. I encourage all members to investigate this site before donating to them.

 

[tarasgirl06]

As we've pointed out to you in the past the integrity of the owners of the site is questionable. While this cause is a valid one the site linked to has a bias. I encourage all members to investigate this site before donating to them.

I've known the editor since before their current publication, and any difference of opinion is just that. I stand by what I say.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Another update from Lahaina and environs.

Will a new Maui disaster chief allow animal rescuers to rescue in Lahaina? - Animals 24-7

A week after the firestorm, rescuers are still kept out during search for human remains while animals suffer hunger & thirst KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii––Animal rescuers trying to evacuate surviving cats and dogs from firestorm-devasted Lahaina hope the resignation of Maui emergency chief Herman...

www.animals24-7.org

 

[tarasgirl06]

I don't know whether to start a new thread for this or not; I'm posting it partly because of the marked contrast in planning and response, so maybe it goes here.

All people & pets ordered out of Yellowknife & Hay River ahead of wildfires - Animals 24-7

Convoys through the smoke dodge bison, bears, elk, & moose

www.animals24-7.org

 

[Kflowers]

Glimmer of hope in this article from the Guardian, though access is still restricted.

Maui Humane Society ‘hopes to be inundated’ as 3,000 animals still missing | Hawaii fires | The Guardian

 

[tarasgirl06]

Glimmer of hope in this article from the Guardian, though access is still restricted.

Maui Humane Society ‘hopes to be inundated’ as 3,000 animals still missing | Hawaii fires | The Guardian

Thanks for this.
Yeah, among all of the very-much-less-than-effective "aid" organizations and entities, those of us who truly care about animals have impressive records in disasters.
These people may be largely unknown to the general public, but they are my greatest and truest heroes.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Another and very upsetting update. Please read, share, and do due diligence before donating.

Disaster authorities in Lahaina move to save banyan tree, but not animals - Animals 24-7

The banyan tree is alive––but so are the animals, if they get help now! KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii––Ten days and counting after the August 8, 2023 firestorm that razed Lahaina, efforts to save a banyan tree spreading over almost two acres have taken the mass media spotlight away from the human...

www.animals24-7.org

 

[Furballsmom]

I received this reply today;
Thank you for reaching out to Greater Good Charities regarding our relief efforts in Maui. We have been longtime partners with our friends at Maui Humane Society, which enabled our quick response to get our team on the ground to assess need and begin sending items that were most needed.

Along with providing cash grants and in-kind donations such as vaccines, our disaster response team worked directly with Maui Humane to provide medical prep and exams to those in their care. On 8/17 we flew in an emergency flight of humanitarian supplies and Good Packs onto the island. On 8/18, we loaded that same plane with precious cargo- 136 shelter pets, to evacuate them out of Maui to receiving shelters in Oregon and California. By moving shelter pets who were already in the shelter system before the fires began, we could help free up critical kennel space for pets injured or displaced by the fires. We continue to be in close contact with Maui Humane Society to support them in any way we can as the island recovers from this disaster.

You can learn more about our work in Maui so far here: On the ground in Maui Helping People and Pets

 

[tarasgirl06]

I received this reply today;
Thank you for reaching out to Greater Good Charities regarding our relief efforts in Maui. We have been longtime partners with our friends at Maui Humane Society, which enabled our quick response to get our team on the ground to assess need and begin sending items that were most needed.

Along with providing cash grants and in-kind donations such as vaccines, our disaster response team worked directly with Maui Humane to provide medical prep and exams to those in their care. On 8/17 we flew in an emergency flight of humanitarian supplies and Good Packs onto the island. On 8/18, we loaded that same plane with precious cargo- 136 shelter pets, to evacuate them out of Maui to receiving shelters in Oregon and California. By moving shelter pets who were already in the shelter system before the fires began, we could help free up critical kennel space for pets injured or displaced by the fires. We continue to be in close contact with Maui Humane Society to support them in any way we can as the island recovers from this disaster.

You can learn more about our work in Maui so far here: On the ground in Maui Helping People and Pets

Thanks for sharing this. I'm no longer a supporter of Greater Good Charities as it looks to me like it's been sold and no longer reflects my values. I saw the airlift info but it seems like mostly dogs, which I'm not supportive of, either. I much prefer to support and advocate for the cats-only rescues local to Lahaina. There is information about them in the articles I've shared here.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Another update. Please read thoughtfully and act accordingly if you're able.

Veterinarian testifies from her time spent at Ground Zero in Lahaina - Animals 24-7

by Maria Jose, DVM I am a Big Island veterinarian who took part in the Maui animal rescue. Although I was not there on a daily basis, I feel that I witnessed enough to make a viable assessment of the situation there. As a part of the rescue effort, I had the opportunity to perform […]

www.animals24-7.org

 

[tarasgirl06]

...and another update. Please read thoughtfully before you donate, and donate to the organizations actually helping the cats of Lahaina.

Much grandstanding, but still no access for animal rescuers in Lahaina - Animals 24-7

How to tell Joe Biden's Lahaina appearance from ASPCA fundraising appeals

www.animals24-7.org

 

[tarasgirl06]

The latest from Lahaina and environs. Please do get involved in any of the way(s) you're able. The cats of Lahaina desperately needour help.

 

[tarasgirl06]

The latest UPdate. At long last, and not without massive effort, rescuers are being allowed into the zone to help those who, miraculously, have survived. Those who are willing and able, please get involved. And be cognizant that the big organizations hawking Tshirts are NOT helping in this effort, though they are certainly shilling for your money, as always.

Lahaina rescuers win access but find few animals; pigs not to blame for fire - Animals 24-7

Threat of lawsuit appears to concern officials more than the plight of animals marooned by the firestorm, hundreds already rescued

www.animals24-7.org