The Maui Humane Society, the island's only open-admission animal shelter, is leading the rescue efforts, with 187 animals recovered from the burn area as of Tuesday. During an Aug. 14 news conference, Maui Humane Society Chief Executive Lisa Labrecque said the organization had deployed field services and veterinary teams daily to track down animals. Maui County officials said the Humane Society was caring for 88 animals at its main emergency shelter as of Aug. 18. Shannon said the Humane Society had been asking first responders to rescue any animals they encountered. More information on how to support search efforts can be found by visiting the Humane Society website.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 27, 2023 16:57 UTC