Mission Statement

Founder, President Aloha! As a lifelong pet lover and enthusiast, I have always been passionate about the care and welfare of animals. Being a pet owner myself, I understand the financial challenges that come with providing proper care. When I began facing these struggles firsthand, I realized the need for more affordable solutions—like those offered by the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation—so that every pet owner can provide the best possible quality of life to their pets. With my background in Information Technology and a natural drive to find solutions, I’ve dedicated myself to helping our community through volunteer service and compassionate action, particularly in addressing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter initiatives. Since moving to Maui in 1999, I’ve been proud to call this island home and am committed to using my skills and experience to create lasting, positive change for pets and the people who love them. Through our spay and neuter services, we aim to ensure every pet has a chance at a better life.

Co-Founder, Vice President/Treasurer Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to read this! Growing up, I was always happiest surrounded by animals. Later, while serving at my hometown’s humane society, I witnessed the challenges communities face in caring for them, especially concerning pet overpopulation. Helping to create the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation is one of the ways I give back to the creatures who bring so much joy into our lives. By implementing a sustainable Maui spay and neuter program, we can ensure that the animals of today—and tomorrow—receive the care and dignity they deserve through our spay and neuter services. I bring to this mission both my professional experience as the owner of Grab & Go Market, a small business in Kihei, and my heart for service as an active and caring member of the Maui community. Mahalo!

Aloha, I’m Tamara, a proud Maui resident with a deep love for animals—five of whom happily fill my home and heart. I believe animals bring out the very best in us as humans. Each one teaches us compassion, patience, and unconditional love, values that I strive to extend into every part of my life and work. My passion for animal welfare and community connection is what drew me to Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation. By helping to reduce pet overpopulation through spay and neuter services and supporting responsible care, we’re not only improving the lives of animals but also strengthening the heart of the community. With a background in communications, my goal is to help share that vision—to connect people with our mission and inspire collective action through education, outreach, and aloha. Together, we can build a future where every animal on Maui can live a healthier life, thanks to initiatives like maui spay and neuter.

Board of Directors Dr. Lisa Labrecque is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with 20 years of experience dedicated to compassionate, community-based animal care. Her commitment to spay and neuter services as a humane solution to pet overpopulation began early in her career and has guided her work ever since. Throughout the years, Dr. Labrecque has served in numerous leadership roles within animal welfare organizations and is certified in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgery. She has helped spay and neuter thousands of animals while expanding access to care for underserved communities, including those in need of Maui spay and neuter programs. Currently serving as Chief Veterinarian at the Hawaiian Humane Society on O'ahu, Dr. Labrecque is honored to support the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation as a member of its Board of Directors and is proud to help advance sustainable solutions for Hawai'i's animals and the communities who love them.