Rotary Club set to host Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation speaker on Oct. 15

Dawn Pfendler of the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation will speak Oct. 15 during a meeting of the Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea.

The event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Island Health, 2439 S Kīhei Road, Suite 101B, at the Rainbow Mall in Kīhei. Doors will open at 5 p.m. 

The nonprofit Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals across Maui County. “Through innovative rescue programs, humane education and community outreach, HARF provides a second chance for animals in need while promoting responsible pet ownership,” the nonprofit says. “Our mission is to create a better future for both animals and people by fostering a culture of compassion, care and connection.”

Pfendler has been a Hawaiʻi resident for more than 40 years. She has extensive experience in finance. As one of the co-founders of the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation, she has dedicated more than 15 years to nonprofit animal rescue. She has three dogs: Haddie, Theo, and Pax.

To RSVP for the event, send email to rotarymeansbusinessmaui@gmail.com.