Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> NOV-15-2006 12:22 PM P.01 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Testimony on Bill 258, draft 3 / County Clerk's Office -961-8912 /Nov 15,2006: <br /> <br /> To Chair Riga, and to all Council members <br /> z006 PdDU IS ~f~ 1? !'9 <br /> Suggestions for Section 4-16. License fee, <br /> Make available the option also for pet owners who wishes to pay a one timethe; life filial pf their <br /> dog, and or biennial, The onetime fee (suggested discount) could be $15.00. <br /> <br /> <br /> Council Member James Arskai, introduced Bill 258 on March 29, 2007 clearly had an understanding of <br /> the need for a discounted spay and neuter for dogs and cat with County financial assistance. <br /> <br /> I request that Section 4-30 of the original Bill 258, Section a & b Authority for clinic and fees be put <br /> back into the now 258, draft 3. Except the fees adopted from Oahu where too high and should reflect our <br /> present discount coupon cost, Le, "for a neutering of a male cat, $25.00 and not the Oahu 540.00. <br /> <br /> EBT card should be allowed, with a minimal charge of $20.00. This is one of many ways to prevent <br /> unwanted animal litters. Don't forget, dogs & oats are needed for security and to keep the rat population <br /> in check. They are also helpful for human wellness (i.e. keeping blood pressure down, etc.) Denying the <br /> use of EBT, will perpetuate animal overpopulation <br /> <br /> On 258, draft 3 - Article 5. Cat Identification Program - <br /> <br /> (1) Is missing the word (or) after the semi-colon. <br /> (2) ear tag- needs to be clarified. Does it also mean ear tattoo, ear tip/notch? <br /> <br /> Article 7. General Animal Welfare. <br /> <br /> (2) Abandons any animal, dog, or cat. <br /> I am worried that this may be used against the Trap-Neuter-Release programs. TNR is accepted <br /> Nationally, as well as on Oahu. These good - Samaritans are going out rescuing these mostly domestic <br /> felines, paying for their medical care, spay/neuter to stop animal overpopulation, and once returned to the <br /> area theca colonies are followed up on a daily basis with food, water, medical care, and caring. Hence it is <br /> not abandonment. Also as a reminder, these cat colony areas are keeping the rat-offspring from <br /> becoming more of an economical problem. <br /> <br /> This is so important to keep in mind, we have an incredible animal overpopulation, and our HIHS <br /> shelters are too small for this over population, plus them is an extreme high ongoing euthanasia rate (over <br /> 80.5/0). Everyone wants to lower this, and the only and true method is to make available fine or truly <br /> discounted spay/neuter coupons. This is a Federal, State & County problem. Going out on animal round <br /> ups to kill these animals is not and has shown not to be the solution. We are the Aloha Stste, and we must <br /> protect this image with truly humane methods for the animals. <br /> Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to express my opinion. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, Frances Pueo 808-968-8279, P.O. Box 943, Mt. View, Hi 96771 <br /> <br /> Comm. No. 07%.31 <br /> Ref. To-_ftmaaw cP}Iw; <br /> <br /> Ref. Date . 41nV 15 2no6 <br />