Tiny Bubbles – an adult Chihuahua -Terrier mix  who is very photogenic

Kali – a great colored, smart Airedale Mix who already knows basic manners and wants to join you on long walks, maybe along the coastal path?

Carlee – a spirited little hound/terrier mix beautiful with a tri-colored smooth coat.

Lady – a beautiful purebred mature Weimereimer longing for your attention.

go to kauaihumane.org to see more great dogs and cats available for adoption.

Please choose adoption first!

Aloha

Thanks to our friends at alluminare.com for helping us create our new web pages.

Help Win $100K for Kauai Humane

We are getting ready to compete in the $100K SAVE MORE LIVES CHALLENGE sponsored by the ASPCA, August – October.  This is a chance for Kauai Humane to win $100k to help Kauai’s homeless and abused animals. 

What we need to do is save 25 more animals a week minimum by either returning a lost pet home or adopting a homeless pet into a new home.  Over 80% of pets received at the shelter are lost and belong to someone?  We are open daily to come search for your pet or maybe find a new pet.

Please help us spread the word!

Mahalo from all of us at Kauai Humane

The ordinance takes effect immediately.

“We still have union issues and enforcement concerns regarding this bill,” said the mayor. “However, I am thankful that we have renewed and expanded public-private partnerships which will, in part, assist us in addressing these issues.”
Earlier this week, the mayor discussed his concerns with Dr. Becky Rhoades, executive director of the Kaua’i Humane Society, and Thomas Noyes of Kauai Path, Inc., a community organization dedicated to advocating for and educating the public on the merits of improved walking and bicycling facilities.

The County and the two organizations have agreed on the following partnerships: The Kaua’i Humane Society and Kauai Path will work with the County to coordinate an “Adopt a Path” program, which will encourage stewardship of segments of path by private individuals and organizations. The Kaua’i Humane Society will provide and manage “dogi pot” bag dispensers along the path, so that dog owners will have readily-available biodegradable bags for disposal of dog feces. The Kaua’i Humane Society will augment the county?s enforcement effort of the ordinance conditions on a daily basis. The Kaua’i Humane Society and Kauai Path will work collaboratively with the County on educational efforts relative to dogs on the path.

”Kauai Path’s board supports this new activity on Kauai’s path systems because responsible dog walking has been shown to be a significant motivator, inspiring people to exercise regularly,” commented Noyes. “I personally applaud the council and administration for collaborating to assure that the present and future multi-use paths are attractive to law-abiding dog walkers.”
The ordinance was passed by the County Council on May 12, 2010 after two months of debate on the issue and an evaluation of the 18-month trial period for dogs on a portion of the path, which was set to end on May 31, 2010.

Dr. Rhoades offered her congratulations to responsible dog walkers all over Kaua’i: “You proved during the trial period you deserve the privilege to walk your dogs responsibly on the path. Keep up the good work.”

The ordinance requires that the dog owner must: Be in command and control of the dog at all times. Have no more than two dogs under his control. Immediately remove the dog from the path if it exhibits aggressive behavior.

Visibly carry the necessary instruments required for the removal and disposal of dog feces. Pick up and dispose of any and all feces left by the dog. Have the dog wear at all times a valid current dog license tag that is clearly and visibly attached to the dog’s collar. Have the dog on a leash that is no more than six feet in length at all times. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
Parks and Recreation Director Lenny Rapozo cautioned dog owners to be mindful that dogs are allowed only on the path and with their handler in comfort stations accessed directly from the path, and not in adjacent county parks such as Lydgate, Lihi, and Kapaa Beach Parks.

“We will be actively enforcing to ensure that dogs stay within six feet of the path at all times,” said Rapozo.
The County will be working with the Kaua’i Humane Society to put the bag dispensers and necessary signage in place as quickly as possible.

You did it!

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/lists/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2725

Thanks everyone for helping support the passage of this bill!

Question from TM:  Good morning Mr. Bynum. In regards to the bike path. I just read in the newspaper that you suggested the delaying of the new bill allowing dogs on the path? Please explain. I thought you were for them? Why delay it when it was so close,when we had the three votes needed? Im very curious. Thank you. 

Answer:   First, you are correct that my position is that dog walking should be allowed on the entire shared use path; if the current bill passes without amendment that will be the standard now and for future segments of the path.  However, amendments of the bill could change that dramatically, for instance a member could propose what the Mayor is recommending (i.e. outlaw dog walking everywhere on the existing and new path segments while allowing  only a limited area as an exception).  Although I do not support any restrictions, if there is to be any restriction it should allow dog walking everywhere on the existing and new path segments while outlawing dog walking in only a limited area.   There is a huge difference. 

It is also my hope that what we decide now does not require revisiting this issue again (i.e. every time a new segment opens.)  In my opinion when new segments open, dog walking should be allowed.

The standard practice at Council is that any introduction of substantive amendments happens in committee.  There were three votes in committee to recommend passage of the bill without changes; two other committee members indicated they may have amendments.  If so any proposed amendments should be worked on and deliberated in committee. That is why a deferral to the May 5th committee meeting was appropriate.  It would, perhaps, be different if there were four votes in committee to recommend passage without amendments because four votes prevail in a full Council.   Therefore any amendments should be introduced, considered and votes taken on May 5th.  

The bill (in whatever form it comes out of committee) should have a final vote on May 12th. I know this may be confusing for people who are unfamiliar with the process at the County Council.  Sincerely,Tim  652-4575 

Our position is to allow responsible dog walking on the county shared use path system as defined in the ordinance.  This would include the concrete path and 6 ft on either side. 

Please voice your opinion now!

Mahalo