The Maui Humane Society continues to hunt caretakers for displaced cats from the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
The organization has greater than 50 outside neighborhood fireplace cats in its care, and is looking for to search out new properties for them by means of the Operation Fire Cat Placement Program.
MHS says all that’s wanted is an outside place, and the organization will cowl all bills in the course of the acclimation interval.
Through OFCPP, MHS’ Fire Cat Specialists build a “catio” on the caretaker’s property to accommodate 2-3 outside fireplace cats. The caretaker will then feed, look after, and monitor the cats over a 3-4 week acclimation interval earlier than releasing them.
The ASPCA says “community cats—who have a dedicated caretaker who provides them with spay/neuter services and regular feedings—can live contently outdoors.”
All cats placed by means of OFCPP will probably be sterilized, vaccinated, microchipped, ear tipped, and obtain a well being examination previous to placement by means of this system.
“These cats can no longer return to their home in Lahaina, so by participating in this program, you are providing them a new, safe environment they can call home,” in accordance tot he Maui Humane Society.
Cats placed by means of this system are most frequently unsocial with people and don’t modify effectively to indoor residing situations. “Since their home environment is unsafe, and currently under construction, these cats will require a non-traditional adoption process,” in response to the Maui Humane Society.
To date, the organization has placed 60 cats from this program.
