Letter for Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Unleashed dogs are result of irresponsible owners

Here’s an unpopular opinion: The Kaua‘i Police Department’s time is better spent managing dogs off leash than fireworks.

It would appear that any deficiency in the budget could be made up by violations at Kahili Beach alone.

Beaches and trails are full of unleashed dogs lately.

Aside from the risk it puts to our native birds, the irresponsible owners seem to be under the impression that not picking up after their pets, or worse, putting it in a plastic bag and then leaving that bag on the side of trails, is pono.

Anna Meyers, Princeville