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Picks of the Week
Take Me Home
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lahaina Cannery Mall
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March 16, 2006
[PET ADOPTION] Every third Sunday of the month, Candace Harpole, along with other volunteers, take a few dogs from the Maui Humane Society to the West Side to sort of show them off. According to Harpole, "A lot of people from the West Side don't make it to the shelter. It's too far or too depressing." That's why she brings them to you! They'll be cruising all over the mall, so keep an eye out for these little lovies. Yes, it is called "Mobile Adoption," and if you meet a dog that you just love and want to adopt, you can start the process right then and there, but you can't take them home immediately. "I was the first 'Adoption Counselor' at the Maui Humane Society about 8 years ago," said Harpole. "The job was created because the return rate of pets was astronomical! The job is to let people know what they're getting into." We've all experienced this—you see a pet, you love them instantly, then you get them home and reality sets in; now you're stuck with this creature. It's kinda like when you meet a guy and think he's so cute and then he won't leave you alone and you get that panicky annoyed feeling. Yikes... But anyway, Harpole adds, "It's like a field trip for the dogs." Aww.... [HEIDI KING]
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