HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0301.050 2020-2022 From: Ellen LaPenna
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:09 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Rainbow Rangers Contract
Dear Council Members,
I'm deeply saddened and concerned about the decision to terminate the HRR Animal Control Contract on such short notice.This will
displace hundreds of animals without a reasonable plan for their care.To euthanize the animals who have no place to go is
inhumane, unethical and unacceptable.
A reasonable amount of time must be given to allow placement of the animals, at least 30 days.
Mary Rose Krigjsman, President of HRR and Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary,took this contract in good faith and contributed over
$90,000 to start HRR animal control services.They were receiving 54%funding that the previous vendor received. Mary Rose
Krijgsman also contributed another$17,000 to the ongoing operations. Please consider using this credit for shelter rent and kennels.
HRR was notified of the contract award on July 27, 2020,with the start of services on Aug 1, 2020--giving only four days notice.
Now HPD is giving them less than three days to move hundreds of animals or they will be disposed.
This is unreasonable and unacceptable.
Please do not allow such a disastrous and fatal plan to go forward. r=''
Thank you, .
Ellen LaPenna
Na'alehu, Hawaii :.
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Ref. Date UL - 6 2021
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