Archive for February, 2009

Fight BSL Sign Waving Feb. 28

Supports Hawaii’s dogs this weekend at the following events:
Big Island - Hilo
Sign Waving at Borders Books and Music
10:00am - 1:00pm
Oahu - Kapolei
Sign Waving at Kapolei Park
11:00am - 2:00pm

February 27, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, SB79 News, Upcoming Events  4 Comments

Animal Cruelty Bill SB488

This is another dog related bill that was introduced in January 2009. SB488 is related to animal cruelty. The reason some dog owners are concerned about this bill is because of how it may affect the sport of dog pulling. There is a possibility that this bill may affect training of dogs [...]

February 13, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Other Hawaii Dog Legislation  2 Comments

New Bill Introduced to Address Dangerous Dogs

On January 28th, 2009 a new bill was introduced to address the dangerous dog situation in Hawaii.В  Unlike SB79, this bill SB1176, does not target specific breeds.
Instead this bill…
Prohibits the owner of a dangerous dog from allowing the dog to roam freely without supervision. Authorizes an animal control officer to investigate complaints regarding dangerous dogs, [...]

February 13, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Other Hawaii Dog Legislation, SB79 News  2 Comments

Get the Petition HERE

Many have been asking how they can get a copy of the petition to take to work or have friends and family sign. Here is the petition for you to print out and get signatures on.
If you know of others who would like to do the same, please feel free to forward this to [...]

February 13, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, SB79 News  2 Comments

Fight BSL Rallies THIS Weekend

February 14th - Saturday
Oahu - Maili Beach Park
Sign Waving on Saturday, February 14th from 11:00am - 3:00pm - NO DOGS
Big Island - Queen K High Way
Sign Waving at Queen K Highway by the Mormon temple side under the tree. We’ll be gathering at the same place for those of you that came last time. [...]

February 13, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Fight BSL Sign Waving Scheduled for Feb. 14

Dog supporters are scheduled to gather at Maili Beach Park this Saturday, February 14th from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
We will post additional details as they become available.
Thank you!

February 9, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Upcoming Events  3 Comments

Pictures from Fight BSL Rallies

Here are some pictures from this weekend’s Fight BSL in Hawaii Rallies.
I will add more as I get them. If you have some hosted online at photobucket or another site, please comment them below! If you don’t know how, just put the link in to the picture, and I will adjust [...]

February 8, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, Hawaii Dog Photos, SB79 News, Upcoming Events  5 Comments

Sign the Petition Online - Stop SB79

Many have been asking for a place to sign the petition online since they haven’t been make it out to the events. There are actually a couple that have been started, so we’ll put the links up here. We are also trying to upload a petition you can print out and get signatures [...]

February 8, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, SB79 News  3 Comments

Stop BSL Events TODAY Feb. 7

This I just found out about and has not been previously mentioned, but there will be sign waving in Kona TODAY!
Sorry such short notice guys but I just wanted to let anybody know that there will be a sign waving in Kona today.
Saturday, February 7
12pm below Borders
Today is also Maui’s rally.
We’ll be holding signs [...]

February 7, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Upcoming Events  No Comments

Senate Bill 79 in The Maui News paper

This was in the letters to the editor section of The Maui News.
The problem is not the breed of dog, but lack of understanding and care
VIEWPOINT LORI SPAGNA
Let’s get to the truth behind Senate Bill 79, which would make owning, possessing or selling “pit bulls” a misdemeanor offense, and impoundment and forfeiture would be authorized. [...]

February 2, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: SB79 News  One Comment