It takes a community to do the right thing
It takes a community to do the right thing
With much disdain, I am writing yet again to inform the general public of the plight of so many animals here on our Island of Hawaii in need of help.
I belong to a network of individuals (over 2,700 strong) that cares deeply when a dog or a 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 situation of the dog. 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 these instances, the 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 that 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 both 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