I support the Hawaiian Humane Society’s bill that would allow pet dogs to accompany their human guardians to a cafe or restaurant on Oahu.

I have been a dog mom for 26 years. All of my dogs have been through obedience school; some competed and earned obedience titles. I know my dogs will behave if I take them to an outdoor restaurant, and I have had no problems in the past.

After spending all day at work and leaving my dogs in the house, it would be a pleasure to take them with me to an outdoor restaurant. Whenever I take my dogs out, so many people want to say hello.

The bill has many safeguards. Dogs must be non-aggressive. Restaurants may evict the dog and owner if there is a problem.

The bill gives restaurants with outdoor seating areas the freedom to open up to a wide variety of clients without discriminating against the family member who happens to be a canine.

Stephanie McLaughlin

Mililani

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