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The Molokai Dispatch
After the March storms displaced animals across Molokaʻi, animal lovers on both islands gathered donations of pet food and feed. Volunteer pilots flew the supplies over from Honolulu, with our founder Maraya helping to coordinate the effort.
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Rescue Kitties of Hawaiʻi coordinated a 200-pound delivery of pet food to Molokaʻi, with another 700 pounds to follow. Thousands of pounds have been handed out to families and their animals since the March storms.
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Animal welfare groups were still rescuing animals every day after the March storms. On Molokaʻi, RKH's president saved two baby goats, several chicks, dogs, and kittens, all while caring for four pregnant cats she had pulled to safety.
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Maraya's mom heard cries coming from under a deck at an abandoned property, so she called her friends and they all got to work. Seven tiny puppies were hiding in the dark.
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After eight cats were killed at Keʻehi Boat Harbor, rescuers and the Hawaiian Humane Society spoke about cruelty to animals as a warning sign of violence against people. RKH vice president Bret Thompsett was among those interviewed.
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After flying for hours, a young German Shepherd named Nutmeg touched down in Honolulu, where she was greeted with lei and a new family.
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Miss Rudolph, a four-year-old cat, was found in Waiʻanae crying and unable to move after being shot twice with metal pellets. RKH took her in, and she was adopted by Santa Claus himself, who is taking her to physical therapy.
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A pregnant cat was found paralyzed near Haleʻiwa Beach Park with a pellet in her back. The man who found her called RKH, who took her straight to the vet, and police asked the public for help finding whoever shot her.
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Read the story of Miss Bobbi, a gentle and sweet cat who was shot through both of her back legs. Her owner couldn't afford the multiple surgeries she needed, so RKH stepped in to fundraise. She has almost fully recovered and was just reunited with her best friend!
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Dozens of cats and kittens were rescued from a Waikīkī hotel property. RKH worked with the hotel's management, the Hawaiian Humane Society, and Lucky Paws Animal Foundation to take them in.
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Ten neonate kittens were found stranded in a box on Sand Island, with clear evidence that they were taken from their mom right after being born.
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EIN Presswire
Pacific Air Cargo (PAC) has again stepped up to assist one of Hawaii's most active pet rescue organizations, Rescue Kitties of Hawaii.
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Cheezburger
It isn't often two cats in need of a forever home come across the perfect setting, especially when they can't be touched by sunlight. Although the situation is as rare as their condition, they can now bask in the dusk, happy to begin a journey to what, hopefully, is a long life.
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A pair of kittens with a "vampire disease" have a loyal team of Hawaii rescuers and caregivers seeking to shine a light on the disorder and show how devoted cat lovers can give them a long life.
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Mothers have a natural protective feeling for their babies. Although this may be universally understood, a mother cat from Hawaii completely redefines the concept.
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Buddy, a ten-year-old kitty, was reunited with his family after being missing for over a year. He had become a resident at a Kapolei hotel until he was surrendered to RKH with medical emergencies.
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Kona, a five-week-old kitten weighing barely one pound, was found on a bridge in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She was dragging her hind legs and crying for help. She is now well on the road to recovery and living with her new forever family!
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