HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0937.039 2004-2006
Megan Mitchell
P. O. Box 583
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
June 18, 2006
The Honorable Stacy Higa, Chairman
And Members of the County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. 937/13ill 301- Chapter 4 - Animals
Dear Chairman Higa and Council Members:
If you decide to include Section 4-9 in the subject bill - regarding the number of
domesticated animals permitted per dwelling unit in a residential district - it seems only
just and kind to allow for a "grandfathering" of the pets currently kept by a person in a
residential zone, as long as the pet owner agrees to abide by the new ruling, once their
animal population naturally reduces itself. Otherwise, in my opinion, you will be
subjecting many responsible pet owners to psychological cruelty, stress and anguish, not
to mention the possibility of the loss of life to their pets.
A second way to more equitably deal with this issue could be a reasonable year limit in
the future - say ten years - that allows for the natural passing of pets in their home, to
bring a responsible pet owner into compliance.
Thank you for your consideration of my request.
Aloha,
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Megan Mitchell
Comm. I~o. 431. 34
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