Archive for the ‘SB79 News’ Category

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

New Bill Introduced to Address Dangerous Dogs

On January 28th, 2009 a new bill was introduced to address the dangerous dog situation in Hawaii.  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

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

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

Hawaii BSL Meeting Tonight - Molokai

BSL meeting tonight from 5pm to 6 pm at Kulana Oiwi conference room.
Please come and share your kokua regarding the BSL/SB 79 bill which will determine the fate of our pitbulls.
Contact me at 658-0636 for more info.
Mahalo,
Tiare

February 2, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, SB79 News, Upcoming Events  No Comments

Stop BSL Sign Waving Pics from Hilo

Thank you to Hawaiian Edge Kennels for these pictures!

Great job everyone who went out to support Hawaii dogs in Hilo ~ Thank you!

February 2, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Fight BSL, SB79 News, Upcoming Events  No Comments

Stop BSL Rally on Maui - Feb 7 *UPDATED*

***PLEASE NOTE*** The date for this rally has been changed from Feb. 8 to Feb. 7!!!
For those on Maui who want to help fight BSL, there is a rally organized for your island. Here is the information.
Rally on Maui on Feb 7th, 2009.
We’ll be holding signs and banners along Ka’ahumanu Avenue – Sears side [...]

January 29, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: SB79 News, Upcoming Events  4 Comments

Plans for Pet Awareness Day in Hawaii

Ewa Representative Kim Pine suggested and has plans to present a Pet Awareness Day Resolution to Governor Lingle.  The idea of Pet Awareness Day is to educate the public and ALL pet owners on the laws pertaining to pet ownership and care.  It’s also aimed at getting all pet owners fully equipped with the knowledge [...]

January 28, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: SB79 News, Upcoming Events  No Comments