From California to New Jersey: 11 Kauai dogs find new homes on the mainland

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In a special off-island event held by the Kauai Humane Society, 11 furry friends found new homes on the mainland.

In the new initiative, KHS would cover the travel costs for patrons to receive their new family members.

Officials said the initiative allowed for free off-island adoptions for mainland families to “welcome their Kauai canine companions without any financial strain.”

The idea was inspired by KHS’ Field Trips for Shelter Dogs program.

In one instance, one white-speckled dog, Keoki, started his adoption journey from the program. Reports said Kauai visitors participated in the program and returned him to the shelter.

It wasn’t until KHS staff members informed the visitors about the special off-island initiative that they decided to adopt him.

Families who took advantage of the initiative explored the Kauai Humane Society website to find their perfect match.

After determining their new family member, patrons submitted an application and awaited travel guidance from the KHS team.

According to KHS, dogs between 7.4 and 84 pounds were adopted by mainland families.

The 11 dogs were sent to Nebraska, New Jersey, Washington, Minnesota, Florida, California, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Arizona to see their new homes.