Dear friends, supporters, and fellow cat lovers,
It started with Lucy. Her story was one of heartbreak but also a call to action. A very old stray cat on the small island of Molokai, she went into critical condition. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to get her the emergency veterinary care she desperately needed.
And today, June 4, we are caring for Miss Sushi, abandoned at age 19, but taken in by RKH and unconditionally loved and cared for ever since. But sadly, although there was a plan to fly to Oahu in morning as she has been having urgent issues, and is fading on her own…and its breaking our hearts….again. We were unable to get her the critical veterinary care she needed IN TIME.
Here on Molokai, there are no ferries, public boats, or alternative transportation. We rely solely on one small airline with limited passenger and cargo flights. Critically ill animals cannot safely travel on a cargo flight, and there are no flights on weekends. With no local vet or humane euthanasia options, Lucy suffered for five long days before passing.
This tragedy has shed light on a systemic issue: the lack of access to humane care and euthanasia for animals in critical need on Molokai. Lucy’s life will not be in vain. In her honor, we are establishing ALOHA POPOKI - Moloka'i Critical Cat Fund - a dedicated resource to bring veterinarians to Molokai, or fly the cats out, to provide humane euthanasia for suffering animals when no other options exist.
This fund will allow us to ensure that no animal endures unnecessary pain and that every stray, no matter how critical their condition, can experience dignity and compassion in their final moments.
Your support will help us create long-term solutions, ensuring Lucy’s story…and now Sushi’s, sparks change for countless animals in need. Together, we can prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
Thank you for helping us honor Lucy’s legacy, as well as all the Molokai stray animals that have died tragic deaths that could have been prevented with critical care. Help us build a better future for the animals of Molokai.
With love and gratitude,
Your dedicated Rescue Kitties of Hawaii Volunteers
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