More than 3,000 pets lost in fire in Hawaii tourist paradise

The whole world is following with concern the fires that broke out in the tourist paradise of Hawaii on Tuesday of last week. The damage caused by fire is increasing day by day. Ultimately, according to the CNN report, the death toll rose to 106, as search and rescue efforts continue.

While the fire negatively affected the entire region, the Humane Society of Maui also called attention to pets. The Pu’unene-based animal charity estimates that more than 3,000 animals are still missing due to the ongoing tragedy.

The Humane Society has requested that volunteers or residents who come across dead animals not move or destroy them. CEO “We respectfully ask that they not be moved or destroyed so that we can identify the animals,” said Lisa M. Labrecque.

Speaking at a news conference Monday, Labrecque explained that the charity is working closely with the Maui Police Department on appropriate areas to search for animals.

He also noted that veterinary teams were deployed to treat injured animals at feeding and water stations, Napili Plaza and the Lahaina Community Center around burn areas to attract survivors.

“I AM THE ONLY VET FOR FOUR DAYS”

Vet Jenna Wallace, one of those on duty in Maui, said she had been sleeping on the floor for four days: “I’ve been the only vet here for four days. I sleep on the floor. Just yesterday I treated about 45 pets. We see dogs that are thirsty, not eating, stressed, in the car and exhausted.”

Larger animals such as horses, sheep, pigs and goats are also cared for. Horses and cattle were moved from the fire area.

ANGRY PEOPLE

So far, 106 people have been confirmed dead in the Maui fires and more than 1,000 are still missing. Only three people have been officially identified.

The public complained that the intervention was late, slow and inadequate. Pentagon spokesman Gen. Pat Ryder also explained that the military wanted to help but did not want to send uncoordinated personnel to avoid creating further logistical problems for the rescue effort.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said Monday that search teams had swept about 25 percent of the search area. Gov. Josh Green previously said he expects 10 to 20 bodies to be found each day in an operation expected to last about 10 days.

The fire destroyed nearly every building in the city of Lahaina, population 13,000.