We are getting ready for a dog walk on Sunday, April 11th to show support for allowing responsible dog walking on county’s multi-use path. Stay tuned for more details. We need to get a new ordinance passed by June 1st so we will need lots of support! Keep up the good work and pickup the poop:)
I hadn’t thought recently about the tragic arson fire back in 2001 which killed my horse, Mulligan and his stablemate. But last week one of my staff was approached in the grocery store by a local elderly man, known for cockfighting on Kauai. He said to her, “Your boss’s horse was killed because she against cockfighting. She need to go back to Honolulu.”
Maybe cockfighters murdered my dear friend, Mulligan and his buddy, Gentleman Joe. They have no compassion for animal suffering and could burn two horses alive locked in their stalls.
I have no plans to return to Oahu.
Help us prevent more homeless cats on Kauai, Fix Your Cat!
It’s FREE and easy!
Drop off 8-10 am, Pick up 2-4 pm
Cat must be in a carrier or trap.
Can’t catch’em, we can help. Call us at 632-0610
go to www.kauaihumane.org for more details and schedule of Feline Fix Days in 2010
Today in Judge Valenciano’s courtroom, Blaine Jacintho was taken directly to jail. He was sentenced for 5 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty in the second degree which he pled guilty to on November 17th in a plea agreement
made with the prosecutor’s office. Each count has a maximum penalty of a $2000 fine and/or a year in jail.
Judge Valenciano sentenced Jacintho to two 30-day jail sentences to be served concurrently and probation for a one year period. Jacintho was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, pay court costs and pay full restitution to the Kauai Humane Society for costs incurred to care for the dogs totaling $7470.
In 2009, Kauai Humane Society Humane Officers charged Jacintho with a total of 10 counts of animal cruelty for two different occasions where dogs died under his care and other dogs suffered under horrible living conditions. Back in June, the Kauai Humane Society removed 9 live dogs for protective custody and veterinary care. Months were spent rehabilitating the dogs and 6 were adopted into new loving homes. “One aggressive pitbull was euthanized due to severe aggression and a history of attacking a visitor’s young child at Poipu Beach”, says Dr. Becky Rhoades, executive director of Kauai Humane Society. “Two other adult dogs appeared to have never been touched by a human being. We were unsuccessful in changing their behavior enough to be safe out in the community”, says Dr. Becky.
The Kauai Humane Society is open every day to receive any animal in need. “If you cannot afford to properly care for your dog or don’t have time to socialize him, please bring him to the shelter,” says Dr. Becky. “We are here to protect animals and prevent them from neglect, suffering and a cruel death.”
The best New Year’s resolution for your pet is to secure their identity. If your pet is already microchipped, please take a minute to make sure your current phone number and address are on file at our free registry for island pets at Kauai Humane Society. If your pet isn’t microchipped, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian today or stop by the shelter to have one placed.
If you find a lost pet on Kauai, you are required by law to report it to the Kauai Humane Society so it can be scanned for a microchip. You can’t just keep the pet. If the pet is not reclaimed by their owner, you can have first option to adopt the pet.
Please help us help lost pets! Make sure your pet is microchipped and your information is current at the shelter.
Together we can make a difference for pets on Kauai!
All the best in 2010,
Dr. Becky
Best wishes for a safe and joyous holidays!
Please don’t forget your pets during this busy time of year - especially with New Year’s fireworks coming up. Keep them safely secured at home and make sure they are microchipped!
Hoorah for the end of 2009 and high hopes for 2010!
Dr. Becky
The death of several endangered ‘alae‘ula or Hawaiian moorhens near Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge is prompting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to urge drivers in the vicinity of the Refuge, particularly along Ohiki Road and Kuhio Hwy just past the black bridge to Hanalei, to please slow down and watch for endangered waterbirds along the road. Both ‘alae‘ula and nēnē are at risk.
The ‘alae‘ula tend to hide in vegetation along the road, and may dart out across the road when they are startled by a vehicle. Last month’s flooding may have increased food sources along the road, and a larger number of ‘alae‘ula on the refuge may be leading them to disperse to new areas in their search for food.
Refuge staff are focusing their efforts on preventing an avian botulism outbreak by looking for sick birds to stop further spread of the disease and nurse those they find back to health. The Fish and Wildlife Service has no authority to close Ohiki Road or Kuhio Hwy, which are under Kaua‘i County and State DOT jurisdictions, respectively. Ohiki Road provides access for several residents mauka of the Refuge.
Should you see anyone hitting an ‘alae‘ula or any other endangered species, please note the license plate and notify both the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE’s hotline is (808) 643-DLNR, their website is:
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/docare/index.html) and the USFWS ((808) 792-9549 or (808) 861-8525).
Mahalo,
Dr. Becky
Carol Ann Davis will be using her majic photography with your family and pets on Saturday, Dec. 5 10-3 and Sunday, Dec 6. 10-2. Just in time for holiday cards. No appointment necessary. $35 for one sitting and cd of photos. Call us at 632-0610 for more info
Go to this link and vote today! http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/76847/?refer=5968.04.1257620747.327469