Six stray dogs from Molokai are being shipped to Maui for adoption, good news for the animals and for families looking to adopt.

• The Maui Humane Society teamed up with the Molokai Humane Society to care for 195 animals and move six stray dogs off the island.
• The dogs arrive by boat at Mala Harbor in Lahaina early Wednesday morning.
• Staff will take them to the Puunene shelter for health checks, shots, spay and neuter surgery, and behavior tests.
• Once cleared, each dog will be put up for foster care or adoption.

Outlook: The six dogs should be ready for new homes within weeks, with more transfers likely if the partnership holds.