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"Treat Hawai‘i’s Cats Humanely"
Manifesto

Hawai'i County Council passed Bill 51 Banning Feeding of Cats on County Land Aug 6th.
Mayor Alameda supported it to become law starting Jan 1, 2026.
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What is a Manifesto ?

A manifesto is a Public Declaration to make your principles, intentions, and views known to the public.

Examples include historical documents like the Declaration of Independence of 1776 that declared the United States' birth and the colonies' separation from Britain! 

Why Now?

It’s time for the people of Hawai‘i Island to stand up for our Cats and demand real, humane solutions to Cat overpopulation.

Instead of supporting compassion, 

Mayor Kimo Alameda & Council Members; Holeka Inaba, Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder, James Hustace, Dennis Onishi, Rebecca Villegas, and Heather Kimball

voted to pass Bill 51—making it illegal to feed Cats on County property.

This is not a solution. It forces Cats into hunger and starvation—a cruel approach that goes against Aloha, Hawaiian Culture, and Basic Decency.

By signing, you declare your support for:

• Treating all Cats and animals humanely

• Managing Cat populations through humane approaches like Managed Trap-Neuter-Return (MTNR)

• Ensuring programs are open, transparent, and community-based

• Providing critical support for pet owners: free spay/neuter, food banks, low-cost vet care, and rental protections to keep families and pets together
  
  

What “Humane Treatment” Means

Humane treatment means treating animals with kindness, compassion, and respect. At its core are the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare:

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst – access to fresh water and proper diet

2. Freedom from discomfort – safe shelter and resting areas

3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease – medical care and protection

4. Freedom to express natural behavior – space to socialize, play, and forage

5. Freedom from fear and distress – care that reduces stress and suffering

These are the basic rights every animal deserves!

Call to Action

We need Hawai‘i Voters and ALL Animal Supporters to unite in support of humane solutions!

Please add your name to TREAT HAWAII'S CATS HUMANELY Manifesto

• • Together, we can create change in a democratic way!
  • Please consider making a donation as the costs for this campaign are in the $ thousands monthly to meet our goals.