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Hurricane Lowell Leaves 19 Cats Homeless in Hawaii
The shelter said a second transport of 20 cats is planned, bringing the total relocated from Kaua‘i to 39 as recovery continues.
- On Tuesday, 19 cats from Kaua arrived at San Diego International Airport, where San Diego Humane Society staff transported them to North County locations in Escondido and Oceanside.
- Hurricane Lowell struck the islands of Kaua on Sept. 7, 2026, as one of the strongest storms in 34 years, damaging 67 homes and prompting the relocation.
- By transferring pets already awaiting adoption in Kaua, the partnership frees up critical kennel space for displaced and injured family pets impacted by the storm, SDHS stated.
- The cats are settling in well with 11 in Escondido and eight in Oceanside, while a second transport of 20 Hawaiian felines is scheduled to arrive in coming weeks, bringing the total to 39.
- Once ready for adoption, the cats will be available on the shelter's website and placed with new families on a first-come, first-served basis.
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