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From:
Jennifer Johansen
Sent:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 6:28 PM
To:
Council Testimony
Subject:
Bill 153
Aloha,
am writing in support of Bill 153 being proposed by Ms. Galimba. The negligence, maltreatment and abuse of dogs on
Hawaii Island is appalling and needs to be addressed immediately. I have rescued dogs, facilitated with rehoming
neglected dogs and own a dog whose previous owner neglected him to the point of allowing his small collar to embed
into his neck; he is almost 14yrs old now and still has a massive scar from where it had to be surgically removed. We
need to teach kindness and compassion. Stronger penalties for excessive barking is a small step towards holding dog
owners accountable. We all deserve a safe place to come home to where we can rest and replenish. Dog owners who
neglect excessive barking need to know that it is disrespectful to neighbors AND signals a problem with their dog.
Thea deaths of kupuna and injuries to children due to neglected dogs is shameful to Hawaii Island. Please pass this bill
and create more so these barbaric tragedies never happen again. Please begin mass educational campaigns to change
the narrative about dog ownership.
Our island is changing in disturbing ways. It's time to act with urgency on many matters and step up and take care of one
another.
Dogs are loyal and loving. People can become better by learning to take care of them.
Pass Bill 153.
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Thank you,
Jennifer Johansen
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