Rescue dog is reunited with his owners after fleeing Maui wildfires and being burnt on his paws, legs, back and body
A dog rescued from the Maui wildfires has been reunited with its owners.
The heartwarming story was shared by the Maui Humane Society, which has played a leading role in rescuing and caring for animals after the fires that killed 111 people.
The dog, Roman, was being cared for by a dog sitter when the fire broke out and fled in panic during Tuesday’s chaos. He suffered burns to his legs, legs, back and body.
Roman was found two days later and adorable photos show him reunited with his owners on Saturday.
“Roman was with a dog sitter when the Lahaina fires started Tuesday,” the Maui Humane Society said in a Facebook post.
The dog, Roman, was being cared for by a dog sitter when the fire broke out and fled in panic during Tuesday’s chaos. He has now been reunited with his owners
Roman suffered burns to his paws, legs, back and body and was cared for by the Maui Human Society, which plays a leading role in the care of animals affected by the wildfires
“The dog sitter had no choice but to jump into the Lahaina waters to save them, but he didn’t jump with her. Roman ran terrified down Front Street.
On Thursday, Roman was found by Goodfellow Bros. personnel. Roman was then handed over to a Good Samaritan and taken to the port of Ma’alaea, and from there he went with one of our humane enforcers to be taken to Maui Humane Society for medical care. He was burned on his legs, legs, back and body.
‘Roman was chipped, we called his owners and they immediately came to the shelter to take their son home. Roman is now safe and with his ohana (family) and is doing well according to his owners.
Novel is just the first of many stories we hope to share about pets being reunited with their owners during this tragedy. We are so grateful to our community for coming together to help our beloved pets like Roman.
The uplifting story comes after dozens of heartbreaking images have surfaced of pets involved in the devastating fires.
The Maui Humane Society said earlier this week it had received 367 reports of missing pets since the horrific fires broke out on the Hawaiian island last week.
The animal organization, based in Pu’unene, estimates that about 3,000 animals are still missing as a result of the tragedy.
The organization’s shelter on Pi’ilani Highway has already received 52 live animals from Lahaina, including 12 who were hospitalized at the facility with injuries.
Eight pets, including Roman, have been reunited with their owners, some of whom have lost everything else.
The hunt for missing pets comes as search crews continue to make their way through the wildfire-ravaged city. More than 1,000 people remain missing.
Maui Human Society says it has received 367 missing pet reports since the horrific fires broke out last week
The animal organization, based in Pu’unēnē, estimates that around 3,000 animals are still missing as a result of the ongoing tragedy
The organization’s shelter on Pi’ilani Highway in Pu’unēnē has already received 52 live animals from Lahaina
The Humane Society has asked volunteers or residents who come across deceased animals not to move or destroy them.
“We respectfully ask that animals are not moved or destroyed so that we can catalog them,” said CEO Dr. Lisa M Labrecque.
“People are desperate for their pets. Any closure we can provide.”
At a press conference Monday, Labrecque explained that the charity is working closely with the Maui Police Department on appropriate areas to search for animals and will expand its locations when they are able to do so.
Feeding and watering stations have been placed on the edges of the burned areas to lure out any surviving animals hiding inside.
Vet teams have also been posted to Napili Plaza and the Lahaina Civic Center to treat injured animals, mostly for burns and smoke inhalation.
“I slept on the floor for four days,” veterinarian Jenna Wallace told Maui Now.
‘I’ve been the only vet here for four days. I slept on the floor.
Feeding and drinking stations have been placed on the edges of the burnt areas to lure out any surviving animals hiding inside.
Eight pets have been reunited with their owners, some of whom have lost everything else
Twelve pets have been admitted to the facility’s clinic with injuries including burns and smoke inhalation
The association has raised $675,000 since the fires broke out, which will fund the care of animals injured in the fires.
The organization has now set a goal of $1 million for donations.
“Maui Humane Society is asking for help as the island grapples with the unprecedented and catastrophic impact of Maui’s ongoing fires,” the group added.
“The fires have displaced thousands of people and animals, causing tremendous distress and creating an urgent need for community solidarity.
“The mission of Maui Humane Society is to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, to be accepting of all in need, to educate the community, and to inspire respect and compassion for all animals.”