For the animals ADVERTISING For the animals With much disdain, I am writing yet again to inform the general public of the plight of so many animals on Hawaii Island. I belong to a network of individuals (more than 2,700
For the animals
With much disdain, I am writing yet again to inform the general public of the plight of so many animals on Hawaii Island.
I belong to a network of individuals (more than 2,700 strong) that cares deeply when a dog or cat has been seen being mistreated, abused, neglected or starved.
Just this past week, a large dog on a 3-foot chain was observed in the Kailua-Kona area. He has nowhere to go to get out of his own feces, and the dog owner became quite belligerent when approached by caring individuals about the dog’s situation. This is actually in a subdivision! Then, in Ocean View, photos were taken of 12-13 dogs tied to trees with blue tarps thrown over the trees for their cover.
In both instances, the Hawaii Island Humane Society and the Police Department were notified with absolutely no positive assistance provided.
Regardless of how ridiculous and useless the current Hawaii animal laws read, that a decent and humane human being can visibly see the suffering and still do nothing to alleviate the animal cruelty which is occurring is beyond comprehension.
There is something so wrong in that way of thinking. It is the community, the entire community, including HIHS and the Police Department, that needs to step up to the plate and do the right thing. It is righteous and pono to do so.
At least those of us on the outside are trying to make a difference while the animals continue their sad existences. And that is what they do — exist, not actually live.
Barbara Hussey
Kailua-Kona
Sky didn’t fall
Remember how the world was going to end when the HI-5 recycling program came in?
That didn’t happen, and now we have fewer cans and bottles littering the roadside.
And remember the same dire warnings about the so-called “bag ban”?
Similarly, no apocalypse, and less litter.
And now, we have a roundabout in Pahoa, and traffic flows more smoothly and life goes on.
Let’s have some confidence in ourselves! Progress is possible, and though change is scary, we can adapt.
Paul Booth
Hilo
