Emergency Animal Care & Help (EACH) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was founded by Ayla Mader early in 2023. The Board of Directors, all women, has been working hard to provide services to low-income Maui residents who are struggling to pay for emergency veterinary bills. They have quickly gained local recognition for their work and were selected by 100 Women Who Care Maui to receive a $20,000 nonprofit award in December 2024. 

“Since the tragedy of the fires that took place in August 2023, we have been using our resources to aid fire victims as well,” said Mader. “Here at EACH, we recognized that despite her small size, Maui has a huge need for more animal resources. Organizations like the Maui Humane Society need all the help they can get. There has been a huge void created by the closing of the Hawai‘i Animal Rescue Foundation at the end of 2024. EACH is here to fill in some of the gaps. We step in when animals are falling through the cracks and keep them where they belong, with their people. We make it so families do not have to euthanize or surrender their beloved pets, which also helps alleviate the strain on other organizations, including our local veterinarians. EACH wants to help not just animals, but their people and our community.” 

Mader shared that Hawaiʻi has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the US, with over 60% of households owning pets. EACH is striving to ensure that every animal is able to receive care and that pets are not neglected when ill or injured due to financial hardships. They also help educate people about pet ownership and address the root causes behind animals’ suffering on island. 

“Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping the families on Maui and their animals,” Mader added. “With aloha, we have created a solution to give animals a second chance. Seeing this urgent need on Maui, for residents and their pets, is the reason we formed our organization. Our commitment is to continue to provide solutions to the people and animals on the island. We are consistently growing, all thanks to the helping hands of our amazing Maui community.”  

For more information, including how to request assistance, see a list of other Maui-based animal resources, and sign up to volunteer and donate, visit EACH online at each808.com.