Support KHS Whistleblowers
Two brave employees of the Kauai Humane Society have been fired for going public with their complaints about mistreatment of animals, unfairness to employees and possible mismanagement of funds by the shelter's executive director, Penny Cistaro.
This fund is for their legal and personal support now that they have found themselves suddenly and unfairly unemployed.
These whistleblowers exposed a situation that revealed contractual compliance issues and legal compliance issues giving them protection under Hawaii whistleblower statutes, BUT these fired employees must file the lawsuit. The lawsuit is important because it will shine the light of truth on these matters and will be an important tool in forcing change.
The Kauai Humane Society has suffered deep damage under the management of Ms. Cistaro. She has needlessly killed countless animals, managed the shelter in such a way that employees have been unable to properly care for animals and has discriminated against employees that have advocated to save animals and for better conditions.
There is much more information about the situation at the shelter here:
kauaicoalitionforanimals.com
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This fund is for their legal and personal support now that they have found themselves suddenly and unfairly unemployed.
These whistleblowers exposed a situation that revealed contractual compliance issues and legal compliance issues giving them protection under Hawaii whistleblower statutes, BUT these fired employees must file the lawsuit. The lawsuit is important because it will shine the light of truth on these matters and will be an important tool in forcing change.
The Kauai Humane Society has suffered deep damage under the management of Ms. Cistaro. She has needlessly killed countless animals, managed the shelter in such a way that employees have been unable to properly care for animals and has discriminated against employees that have advocated to save animals and for better conditions.
There is much more information about the situation at the shelter here:
kauaicoalitionforanimals.com
Wow - we are nearly 1/3 of our way to the goal! Thanks to all you wonderful supporters. Meanwhile, public support for the fired employees and outrage against Penny Cistaro and the KHS board of directors has been mounting.
Although the local Garden Island News refuses to report on this situation, Hawaii News Now covered the protests and the story beautifully a few days ago. Here is their story and video: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29473098/exclusive-kauai-humane-society-fires-two-whistle-blowing-managers
Although the local Garden Island News refuses to report on this situation, Hawaii News Now covered the protests and the story beautifully a few days ago. Here is their story and video: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29473098/exclusive-kauai-humane-society-fires-two-whistle-blowing-managers
Very happy to be able to support the brave KHS employees who were terminated for telling the truth. Here's to a future of justice, transparency and compassion for all the people and animals of Kauai!