Is there a virtual attendance option?

Yes. A Zoom meeting link will be provided closer to the event date; contact CatCafeMaui@gmail.com for virtual registration details.

Do I need to pay to attend?

The event listing does not specify a fee; contact the organizer via CatCafeMaui@gmail.com to confirm any costs or suggested donations.

Can I bring my cat to the seminar?

Bringing pets to indoor public events is typically restricted; check with Cat Café Maui before attempting to bring an animal.

Is the seminar suitable for veterinary professionals?

Yes. Presenters cover diagnostics and evolving treatment protocols relevant to vets, shelter staff, and experienced volunteers.

Are there age restrictions?

No age limits are listed, but minors should be accompanied by adults and supervised around rescue animals.

How do I get more information about the rescue cats present?

Speak with Maui Cat Rescue and Kitty Charm Farm representatives at the meet-and-greet or email CatCafeMaui@gmail.com for adoption and foster inquiries.

FIP Awareness Event at Cat Café Maui: Treatment, Support & Community in Kahului | Events | Workshop

On a Monday evening at Cat Café Maui inside the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului, an audience gathers not for an ordinary lecture but for a community lifeline: the FIP Awareness Event. Set against Maui’s volcanic backdrop and the steady thrum of island life, this seminar connects veterinary professionals, rescue organizations, and cat guardians to demystify Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and to chart practical paths forward. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the program begins at 5:20 PM on March 9, with a virtual attendance option available for those farther afield. Hosted by Cat Café Maui and Maui Cat Rescue, and presented by FieldHaven Feline Center’s FIP Stars Program in collaboration with FIP Global CATS, the evening balances science and stories. Presenters Joy Smith and Bre Rickard lay out current diagnostic approaches and evolving treatment protocols; guest speakers Lisa Persinger and Jenna Tobias bring the human side with Blu’s Story and Zap’s Story. The format is intentional: a concise seminar followed by a community discussion and Q&A gives space for clinical clarity and real-world concerns—diagnostic challenges, financial realities of treatment, and emotional support strategies. A meet-and-greet with adoptable rescue cats and representatives from co-sponsor Kitty Charm Farm, Haiku, Maui, turns abstract information into tangible care: attendees can see the creatures at the center of the conversation and meet people doing the day-to-day rescue work. For visitors to Maui, this isn’t just a seminar—it’s a chance to plug into local compassion networks. Kahului is a practical base for island travel, and the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center offers easy access and parking. The event’s island setting matters: Maui’s communities often face unique veterinary logistics because of remoteness and resource limitations, so gatherings that centralize expertise have outsized impact. Bring questions, contact [email protected] for virtual details, and expect actionable takeaways: recognizing FIP presentations, understanding disease typing, and connecting to treatment and fundraising pathways. The event emphasizes collaborative care—how shelters, clinics, and families can coordinate to improve survival and reduce isolation for pets and owners alike. If you’re a traveling veterinarian, a shelter volunteer, or simply a visitor who cares about animal welfare, this event stitches together clinical updates, personal testimony, and practical community resources. It’s a compact, high-value night that turns medical complexity into a shared plan of support for Maui’s cats and the people who love them. Expect practical next steps: local resources for diagnostic testing, introductions to support networks that assist with treatment costs, and guidance on veterinary referrals across the island. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the event date; RSVP early for a remote spot. For visitors, attending is a way to support Maui’s cat community and return home with usable knowledge to help animals wherever you travel.