Thank you Representative Tokioka and to all who voiced their opposition!
Dear Supporters,
Thank you to those of you who submitted testimony in protest of HCR 277 and HR 199, which support the recognition of cockfighting as cultural. Click on these links to read the resolutions - http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/Bills/HCR277_.pdf and http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/Bills/HR199_.pdf
The cockfighters had a strong presence at Monday’s hearing, but thanks to you there were approximately 250 testimonies submitted against these resolutions. However, both resolutions passed and are now headed to the Judiciary Committee (JUD), chaired by Rep. Karamatsu (41st District).
We urge you to call or email Rep. Karamatsu directly to ask that he NOT give these resolutions a hearing for the following reasons -
Please forward this to all the animal lovers you know so that they too can help as soon as possible!
Contact:
Jon Riki Karamatsu, Chair
Judiciary Committee
Phone 808-586-8490; Fax 808-586-8494
E-mail: repkaramatsu@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Mahalo for your support and action on this important issue!
Dr. Becky
7:30am on Sunday, April 11th at Lihi Park in Kapaa on the path.
$10 registration if want tshirt, bandana and other goodies. Preregistration available at the shelter and Work it Out in old Kapaa town starting April 1st
Please come show your support to allow responsible dog walking on the path!
Unfortunately, we are experiencing an outbreak of kennel cough on the island. Kennel cough is a highly contagious virus and unvaccinated dogs on the island are at risk. It is like a common cold in dogs and the primary symptom is coughing. Senior and compromised dogs can get pretty sick and have a risk of pneumonia. Dogs can have symptoms for a couple of weeks.
Please check your dog’s history and see your veterinarian to have their kennel cough (bordetella) vaccination updated if needed.
If your dog does get kennel cough, please keep them home until they are fully recovered.
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