The city of Brampton has hired an outside lawyer to continue to persecute the owners of docile family pets, including a 75-year-old lady on a pension.
News articles and letter to the editor info re seized Brampton dogs
chicobandido has news articles and letter to the editor info for five newspapers, four of which have already written about Rambo and Brittany.
Two boxer-crosses seized as "pit bulls" in Brampton
Brampton, Ontario, has really put their foot in it this time! These are two more cases that really need both media and public attention, ASAP.
Humane Society of the United States 2008 Tax Filing
In 2008, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) spent just HALF of ONE PERCENT of its total budget on organizations providing hands-on care to dogs and cats.
Bye Bye Skeldon
Gandhi stated that the greatness of a nation is measured by the compassion given to its animals. If this is true, then Toledo Ohio just moved a little closer to greatness.
Rally for your Rover
ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS
On November 18th, 2009 a BILL will be put forth by MPP Cheri Di Novo to
Queens Park removing the breed specific part that is currently in Ontario’s Dog Owner’s Liability Act.
If possible, attend the morning PRESS RELEASE at the front of Queens Park
on November 18th, starting at 9:30 [...]
Dog nearly killed for having too large of a head!
Here is a perfect example of the absolute bull**** going on here in Ontario!
In Kitchener, Ontario this week, Shon Carroll, a humane society officer was “told” to investigate the background (lineage?) of a dog that was brought in stray.
** Kitchener has had a breed specific ban in place since Febuary 1997, put in place prior [...]
High Five to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Thank Dogness there is still some good old common sense left in the world!
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Assembly Bill
241 which would have prohibited any person or entity from having 50 or
more intact dogs or cats. He returned the bill with the following veto
message:
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I
am returning Assembly Bill [...]
Denver mis-identification process update
Denver newspapers are a-buzz with questions about whether thousands of family pets have been slaughtered simply because of the mis-identification process.
Well, duh?
Check out this quote from The Denver Daily News.
This snippet is Doug Kelley (director of animal control in Denver) defending the “system”.
System
defended
Doug Kelley, director of animal
control, defended the system yesterday, arguing that the appeals [...]
How does Denver identify a dog as a “pitbull”?
Have you wondered how Denver identifies a dog as a “pitbull”? I always find it a curious process how it is that one identifies something that is a slang term or label as opposed to a concrete provable subject.
As I have said over and over, the term “pitbull” is a slang term for a type [...]
Denver’s breed identification was challenged
In a case against the city of Denver where 3 “breed ID experts” identified a dog (Dexter) as a “pitbull”; Dexter's owner challenged this identification and won!
My face is blue from mentioning this important tidbit of knowledge..
“Pitbull” is a slang term for a shape or look of dog. It IS NOT a breed! [...]
Time to wake up to the horrors of BSL
It is due time to “out” the visual and background story behind breed bans. Please let this burn into your mind. Please share this with as many people as you possibly can. The content is difficult, but what those of us who live with breed bans have witnessed and live with every hour of every [...]
Tin Pot Award for this month goes to Neguac, NB
I cannot find the words to comment on this lack of thought from the town council of Neguac, New Brunswick. My only comment would have to be; way to hurl Neguac! I hope your pop drops from 1623 to ZERO.
In an article from the Times and Transcript, the witch hunt is described in detail.
NEGUAC [...]
My terrier is broken?
I absolutely have to tell you this amusing story.. it is a true story.
This past weekend a friend, my American Staffordshire Terrier (Justice) and I went to the cottage. We arrived late Saturday night very tired. After carrying all our stuff in we sat down in the living room to enjoy the peace and quiet [...]
Sarnia dogs released! But no pat on the back for Sarnia…
I was away for the weekend so wasn't able to update on the Sarnia dogs..
Chicobandido has the story.
The dogs have been released to their owners.
Thank you to Al Bennet for injecting some sense into this situation.
Here is the media release from earlier today:
City of SarniaMedia Release
Date: September 21, 2009Release Date: ImmediateFrom: Lloyd [...]
CGN Day Sept 19th at Beeton Fair, Beeton, Ontario
CGN TESTING
The Dog Legislation Council of Canada is offering a Canine Good Neighbor Day at the Beeton Fair September 19th, 2009.
Canadian Kennel Club certificate test – conducted by a CKC CGN Evaluator. Fee for CGN is $35.00 per dog.
Saturday, September 19th 2009 – testing will be held on the grounds at the Beeton [...]
PC Volunteer Appreciation BBQ and Canvass a success
The PC volunteer appreciation BBQ and canvass was a success, as reported by one of our members who was in attendance with his dog Abby. The BBQ was a great chance to meet the St Paul's candidate, Sue-Ann Levy, who will be running in Bryant's former riding. The Liberal's are not confident they will hang [...]
WHAT IS AN ONTARIO 'PIT BULL'?
In Ontario these days, it's hard to say. It seems as though any short-haired dog can be turned into a 'pit bull' with no effort at all.
Of course that's what happens when a law is 100% rigged against a citizen in favour of the government – fairness flies out the window. Every dog is substantially [...]
Follow up: Nackawic, NB gives BSL the boot!
h/t ChicobandidoRemember the story a few days ago about Dr. Mary Ann Bramstrup, who with held some services from the town of Nackawic, NB (where she works and lives)? She took a different approach to get the town to wake up and smell the common sense.
Well the town of Nackawic, NB injected some common [...]
The Origins of Breed Specific Legislation
h/t Social Mange
Sarnia's horrifying update
City now holding three suspected pit bulls
The city has impounded yet another dog based on the belief it is a banned breed in Ontario and must be euthanized.
A complaint prompted Sarnia officials on Friday to pick up a
dog, which they were told fathered two puppies already being held at
the Sarnia and District Humane Society.
All three [...]
If only more people were un-neutered…
There is an interesting article at the Globe and Mail today.A quick thinking MD in Nackawic NB, a small town west of Fredericton, had the knackers to with hold some services until common sense prevailed with the town canine bylaw. Dr. Mary Ann Brampstrup found out about the small town deeming dogs vicious based on [...]
Bill Bruce speaking in Nanaimo, BC
NANAIMO KENNEL CLUB
Is pleased to present a public forum on
“Putting a Muzzle on
Dog BITE Incidents in your Community” and “Responsible Dog Ownership”
Speaker: Bill Bruce, Director of Animal Services and Bylaws, Calgary
DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
LOCATION: Beban Park Auditorium
TIME: 7 pm to 9 pm
COST: No charge to attend
Bryant's legacy… death and destruction
Pitbull law unevenly applied
ANIMALS: Two dogs to be euthanzied this week
Posted By CATHY DOBSON, THE [...]
Michael Bryant victim? Navigator Ltd. runs the spin cycle on high
Even if I were hypnotized I wouldn't believe Bryant isn't a ******bag!
Anyone want to chip in a few bucks to hire a PR firm to put out the real truth? I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to round up a few (hundred thousand) p****d off citizens of Ontario that have found themselves on the short [...]
Is Michael Bryant going to take up cycling?
Former Attorney General Michael Bryant's conditions of his release were revealed today. Bryant was charged Tuesday with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death. The conditions for his release were; a driving ban, Bryant must remain in the province of
Ontario, leave his passport with police and notify police of any [...]
If Michael Bryant was a pitbull…
Our friends over at the Dogs in Canada blog have an excellent post!
If Michael Bryant
was a pitbull…
by Kelly on
September 2, 2009
It’s certainly very distressing to read about the news that former Ontario
Attorney General Michael Bryant has been
charged with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a
motor vehicle causing death.
It is a must read…h/t Kelly!
Inherently dangerous beast (Michael Bryant) charged in fatality
I hate to say, I told you so… Now a Toronto cyclist is dead, following a vicious act last night when former Attorney General of Ontario (McGuinty Fiberal's) Michael Bryant, went off like a ticking time bomb!
The latest fatality stats were released early this morning for Ontario.
Fatalities caused by “pitbulls” 0Fatalities caused by [...]
Is the kettle about to boil over in Surrey?
It is absolutely beyond me why people entertain the thoughts that banning breeds or fictitious breeds of dogs? If they have their thinking caps on at all or have learned the art of “google” they will find plenty of evidence that cities, states, counties and countries are repealing bans and substituting with common sense. Holland [...]
Upcoming Seminars
The Earlybird
deadline:
September 15th,
2009 is fast approaching for the Fox-Fire Publishing Inc fall seminars. This is a small venue so seating
is limited.
SEMINAR 1
October 3, 2009
Beeton, Ontario
“Energetic Healing
Therapies for Pets”
with Sheila Trecardin (RP CRA, C.R.H.P.) and Susan
Trottier
Reiki and energy
transference/healing
Colour Therapy
Vibrational
Essences
Holistic Laser
Therapy
Animal
Communication
Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT)
—————–
SEMINAR 2
October 4, 2009
Beeton, Ontario
“Dietary
Landscape”
with Monica Segal
(AHCW)
Also a book signing for her two books
which you may [...]
Stricter enforcement, more responsibility needed
This week the President of the DLCC, LeeAnn O'Reilly, was interviewed by the Cornerbrook Western Star.
Stricter enforcement, more responsibility needed: dog expert
CORNER BROOK GARY KEAN The Western Star
LeeAnn O’Reilly and her purebred Rottweiler Enzo. — Submitted photo
LeeAnn
O’Reilly says public education, in addition to stricter laws and
regulations, are the key to fostering more responsible [...]
CGN Testing at Barrie Kennel & Obedience Club Show Aug 1 & 2nd
CGN
TESTING
The Dog Legislation
Council of Canada is offering Canine Good
Neighbor Days at the Barrie Kennel
& Obedience Club Inc. Show
August 1 & 2nd, 2009.
Canadian Kennel Club
certificate test – conducted by a CKC CGN Evaluator.
Fee for CGN is
$35.00 per dog.
August 1st, and 2nd
2009 – testing will be held
during and in conjunction with the Barrie Kennel Club [...]
Protest planned for Saturday, July 18 at Queen's Park and Ottawa
Saturday, July 18th there is a protest being held at 2 locations.
Queen's Park
Ottawa at the Supreme Court of Canada Building
The protests begin at 2 pm.
There will be guest speakers speaking about BSL and alternatives. There will be special guests performing some tricks and entertaining everyone.
Attached are posters for printing. If you would print some posters and post them around where you live, and forward this information to everyone in your address book, it would be much appreciated.
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, July 18th there is a protest being held at 2 locations.
Queen's Park
Ottawa at the Supreme Court of Canada Building
The protests begin at 2 pm.
There will be guest speakers speaking about BSL and alternatives. There will be special guests performing some tricks and entertaining everyone.
Attached are posters for printing. If you would print [...]
Well isn't Ireland just a shining light in the dangerous dog department
Well apparently, dog banning (of which they had quite a long list already in place) wasn't working so Northren Ireland has decided to add on another group of breeds.
Here is a link to the story.
The new plan claims that other breeds such as the German Shepherd,
Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher should be restricted and [...]
I missed posting this article from the Toronto Star
h/t Steve
The Toronto Star had a great, balanced story in yesterday's paper. I missed posting it and thought you may have missed it too.
The comments are interesting. Nobody agrees with the city.
Hmm methinks people are starting to SEE what ******bags are running this province?
As a reminder too, on a completely different sidenote..
Mayor slimy Miller and [...]
Those darn Labradors
Ginger's story is going viral!
I apologize for not putting everything into a tidy post, but I feel like a bit of a newswire myself!
Here are more stories about Ginger.
National Post
Toronto Sun
Peterborough Examiner
Canada.com
Woo Hoo fantastic editorial in the Oakville paper
h/t ChicobandidoI'm telling you! People ARE getting it. The trogs are a tiny minority! The boulders are rolling down the hill and we are building momentum! It took us 5 years of hard slogging to get them moving but they are well on their way… The avalanche has begun. There is a great editorial in [...]
Now to give credit where credit is due
Wow, what a week! I didn't think I would ever have a chance to speak these words, but CTV had a good story and video story about the Ginger case.
I only caught the short version on the 11pm news last night but this video is a longer version of the story.
Here is the link.
I [...]
City of Toronto granted an appeal in Ginger case
Have you ever had that feeling that you feel as though your head may explode?
I sometimes wonder if, (unbeknownst to me) I was plucked off the earth and placed on some idiotic planet where the opposite of common sense is the “norm”.
The city of Toronto was granted an appeal in the Ginger case.
To refresh [...]
Supreme Court of Canada denies appeal to
Today the Supreme Court of Canada denied the leave for appeal.
It is a dark day for Canada.
This law strips the rights of law abiding citizens.
This law is based on pure and simple propaganda and lies.
This law allows legislators to flippantly strip anyone of their rights and base it on opinions from [...]
Great video speaking out against BSL
Hat Tip to Lassie Get Help for posting an excellent video, put together by Pit Bull Guru, interviewing Jean Donaldson, Dr. Ian Dunbar and Dr. Nicholas Dodman.
I personally respect all of their opinions as experts in their field. It is a well put together video and should be circulated widely. What I particularly like about [...]
Decision whether SCC will hear our case this Thursday
This Thursday, June 11th the Supreme Court of Canada is issuing a decision on the Application for Leave.
Stay tuned and we'll let you know if the SCC will hear our case.
It is not automatic that the SCC hear all non-criminal cases. A leave of appeal must be filed then the highest court decides if [...]
Promoting bite prevention in Niagra
A big shout out to DLCC member Laurie Roseborough and her dog Thor, for getting some much needed dog bite prevention education out there. Laurie was at the Vineland Public School, in Niagara region this week.
Dog Trainer Laurie Roseborough (left), her Doberman pinscher Thor, and
Lincoln Community Policing Committee member Audrey Konkle showed
Lincoln Public School [...]
Fantastic news from the Denver front
There have been several kicks to the teeth in Denver. We certainly know the feeling; but hopefully this will pave the way to overturning the ban in Denver.
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that United States
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has ruled in favor of plaintiffs
Sonya Dias, Hillary Engel, and Sheryl [...]
Oh LOOK another consitutional challenge against the Ontario Liberals
Well surprise, surprise…
Another constitutional challenge launched against the McGuinty Liberals.
There have actually been several cases launched (in addition to our own) against the McGuinty Liberals for discrimination. Now there is a research project for a high school or university project. How many constitutional challenges have been launched compared to other sitting governments? Off the top [...]
Best news I've heard in a while… Bryant gone!
There will be one less “ticking time bomb” within the halls of Queen's Park, come June.
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That's right, Bryant is calling it quits.
See the Star article here.
According to the Star this will be a huge “blow” [...]
Where Humane Society Donations Really Go
An expose aired asking where the millions of dollars in donations given to the HSUS really go.
Where Humane Society Donations Really GoATLANTA — A Channel 2 investigation is looking into millions of dollars in donations given to the Humane Society of the United States.
A national consumer organization says the society solicits pet-lovers for
money, but little [...]