salve animals is the best way to make history .

Pilots will fell more than 600 pets from five Hawaiian islands to the U.S. mainland and Canada this week , the largest best-loved rescue flight in history , organizers say .

The massive airlift , dubbedPaws Across the Pacific , will take place Wednesday withGreater Good CharitiesandWings of Rescuepartnering to find the rescue pets homes .

Hawaii pet rescue flight

Photo: Courtesy of Greater Good Charities

Hawaii shelters require the relief . TheCOVID-19 pandemichas left them overcrowded across the islands . The pandemic has impacted the normal operations of protection stimulate shutdowns and limited hour . Additionally , routine flights to the mainland have been suspended .

“ The Paws Across the Pacific escape are urgently needed to make space in Hawaii ’s shelter for at - danger pets who otherwise would n’t be able to invite necessary care to survive , ” CEO of Greater Good Charities Liz Baker says in a press vent .

Shelter hotdog and cats from overcrowded favorite shelter on five Hawaiian islands will go to shelters in Washington , Oregon , Idaho , and Montana . One hundred twenty tax shelter pet will cover on their escapade to British Columbia .

Moki, the dog, smiling at the camera

The hired Hercules C-130planewill go far at Boeing Field in Seattle on Oct. 29 where partnering pet shelters and saving groups will beak the pets up and get them quick adopted into loving homes .

The Hawaii Medical Association will also be on hand to ensure the positron emission tomography journey healthily and safely , the dismissal order . Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site are also providing support and critical medical supplies to the shelters and protection pets .

Paws Across the Pacific ’s supporters include the John R. Peterson Foundation , the Petco Foundation , the PEDIGREE Foundation , Tito ’s Handmade Vodka , and 100 of generous individuals .

Akeela, the cat, playing with a new toy

If you ’re thinking of adopting a pet and in the Pacific Northwest , the animals from the flight should be available for adoption from various shelters in the region in next few weeks . Until then , you could stick with their journey at@greatergoodcharities .

good travels to our furred admirer !

Sadie, the dog, looking at the camera