GREATER GOOD CHARITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSFERS HUMANITARIAN PRODUCTS TO MAUI AND RUNS EMERGENCY SITUATION AIRLIFT OF MORE THAN 130 SHELTER FAMILY PETS FROM THE ISLAND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 21, 2023 (WORLD NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of the Maui wildfires,
Greater Good Charities
in collaboration with Southwest Airlines® and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, provided humanitarian products to Maui and made use of a contributed Southwest Airlines airplane to run an emergency situation airlift of more than 130 shelter animals from the Island to Portland, Ore. to discover brand-new houses.
“We want to support the people and pets of Maui that have been devastated by the wildfires,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. “This donation of humanitarian supplies and emergency shelter pet airlift is part of Greater Good Charities’ plan to provide immediate support and aid in the island’s long-term recovery.”
This emergency situation airlift includes the anticipated increase of hurt and displaced animals that will get to Maui Humane Society due to the fact that of the wildfires. Only shelter animals at Maui Humane Society prior to the wildfires were transferred to Portland.
“Our Hearts are with individuals of Hawaii and the neighborhoods who are impacted by the wildfires, and we have numerous efforts underway throughout the business to use our help and assistance,” said Laura Nieto, Managing Director Corporate Responsibility at Southwest Airlines. “In addition to supporting local and national relief organizations to bring aid to Maui, Southwest and our Employees have put their Hearts into action to join this effort to transport shelter cats and dogs in-cabin to Portland in hopes of finding forever homes.”
The Southwest airplane showed up in Maui on August 17, bring numerous Good Packs filled with survival and convenience products that consist of tee shirts, blankets, flashlights, socks, and health packages. The next early morning, the Greater Good Charities’ group and Southwest Employees on the ground in Maui filled in the more than 130 shelter animals from Maui Humane Society to be flown to Portland and received by Oregon Humane Society and other shelters to get ready for brand-new houses.
“We are incredibly grateful for the extraordinary response and offers of support we have received from organizations ranging from those in our local community to national organizations during this devastating time,” said Lisa Labrecque, CEO of Maui Humane Society. “The efforts arranged by Greater Good Charities will help Maui’s neighborhood by offering space in our shelter and in foster houses, to permit the continuous healthcare, safeguarding, and products that animals and their owners impacted by the wildfires will require. A brand-new regular has actually established here in Maui, and we will require help for months and even years to come.”
“As somebody who matured in Hawaii, I am happy to be part of this effort to bring much required relief to our Maui Ohana,” said Mirah Horowitz, Founder and CEO of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. “This partnership between Greater Good Charities, Southwest Airlines, and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue will make it possible for Maui Humane Society to care for even more pets displaced by the wildfires and ensure they have care until they can be reunited with their families.”
“Our staff and volunteers are ready to welcome these pets and hope this provides some relief to the community in Maui who have been devastated by this crisis.” says Dr. Steve Kochis, Oregon Humane Society Chief Medical Officer. “We are lucky to have a devoted Rescue Center that was developed for catastrophe reaction and big consumptions of animals. OHS will continue to support Maui in the healing efforts in any method we can.
Greater Good Charities dealt with vets on the ground in Maui to make sure the safety and health of the shelter animals on the flight. A certified vet accompanied the flight of shelter animals to Portland and all the shelter cats and dogs will be assessed and receive any follow-up healthcare required prior to being installed for adoption.
To learn more how to support Greater Good Charities catastrophe reaction in Maui, please go to greatergood.org.
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ABOUT MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY
Maui Humane Society is the island’s just open admission shelter, accepting all animals in requirement. The organization looks after over 4900 animals a year. The shelter has a robust foster and volunteer program, transfers numerous animals through Wings of Aloha flights to adoption-guaranteed houses, practices TNR as a humane technique of lowering the neighborhood cat population and supplies food and products at no cost to disadvantaged animal owners through the 4EverPets neighborhood outreach program. Visit
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GREATER GOOD CHARITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSPORTS HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO MAUI AND OPERATES EMERGENCY AIRLIFT OF MORE THAN 130 SHELTER PETS FROM THE ISLAND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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GREATER GOOD CHARITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSPORTS HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO MAUI AND OPERATES EMERGENCY AIRLIFT OF MORE THAN 130 SHELTER PETS FROM THE ISLAND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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