Good Cat Network Rescue Stories

Ringo’s Adoption Story

November 27, 2023

Ringo (formerly Joey) was fostered by @honihonicatsmaui, flew on the special Operation Aloha Cat @roammaui flight to Seattle on August 20th (donated by @plantifulshelly & ohana) where he was picked up by the amazing @thecritterroom & @whiskersathome, livestreamed overnight and then brought to @paws_wa the next day (pinned reel if you want to watch!) But let’s get to the REALLY good part (as told by Ashley, Ringo’s adopter): “About a week ago Sage and I unexpectedly lost our beloved 12 year old cat, Olivia (Livi). The next day we woke up heartbroken. We didn’t know what to do with ourselves. We decided to get out of the house and

Good Cat Network is TWO YEARS OLD!

November 27, 2023

Can you believe it? (We can’t) It’s been a wild ride – 47 flights through our Operation Aloha Cat program and over 700 cats finding new, loving homes on the continent – we’re pretty as they say, stoked, to just keep on goin’! A huge mahalo to our to our partners, donors, grantors, volunteers, friends and supporters who have made this possible, we could not have done it without you. https://vimeo.com/888964004?share=copy

Brynley, the eight-year-old from Florida raising money for Hawai’i rescues

November 27, 2023

When mom and animal-activist Heather wrote us shortly after the Maui Wildfires saying that her daughter Brynley wanted to make jewelry to raise money for Good Cat Network, I burst into tears. When I learned about Brynley’s impressive philanthropic resume over her short life, the tears continued! This eight-year-old has done so much to raise awareness of animal rights and radiates kindness wherever she goes. Being down about the world is easy these days, but learning about Brynley and what she is doing to change the world is what gives me hope for the next generation and the future of

Cosmo’s Rescue and Foster Story

November 26, 2023

I met Hanna over the phone back in early 2022 when Good Cat Network was just two months old. We were encouraged to collaborate by a county council member on a project that would help mitigate the cat overpopulation on Maui. Hanna is a scientist, one that studies endangered birds at Maui Forest Bird Restoration, and is well versed in the problems that cats can pose to their populations. She’s not just any scientist, either. She was just interviewed for the NY Times in an interesting, yet sobering piece about how climate change is affecting extinction species scientists (this is

Good Cat Network receives PetSmart Grant of 10K

October 30, 2023

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release GOOD CAT NETWORK TO HELP MAUI, HI WITH DISASTER RESPONSE WITH HELP OF $10,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® (Grant will help rescue animals displaced by Maui Wildfire disaster) August, 2023— Makawao, Hawai’i – In the wake of the Maui Wildfires that made a devastating impact on people and their pets, Good Cat Network has mobilized to provide rescue, relief, and recovery efforts. With a $10,000 grant made immediately available by PetSmart Charities, Good Cat Network will aid impacted pets. Good Cat Network is a Maui-based nonprofit that works with foster partners to reduce the number

Happy National Cat Day! Let’s Celebrate with an Adoption Story

October 29, 2023

MAUI SOLO’S ADOPTION STORY (formerly known as “Chucky”) Part 1 – THE RESCUE (as told by Dawn, the rescuer and foster mom) Chucky is the precious orange kitten I found in my neighborhood a few months ago. I am thrilled that he found his forever home and that his mom is interested in learning about his humble beginnings. I spent 25 years in Seattle and did a lot of volunteer work with Seattle Humane Society, Paws and Pasado during that time. In late 2021 my husband and I moved to Launiupoko (Lahaina area) full time. Due to the high population