What a roller coaster of emotions in this story. This week a dog, which was originally identified as a 'pitbull' in the headline, was shot and killed in Barrie. Apparently the family were moving, the dog slipped out the back door and went for a run. The owner who claimed the dog was not vicious [...]
Archive of entries posted on July 2008
HANSARD LINKS TO OSPCA ACT BILL 50
Three days of committee hearings are posted on Hansard. There are 2 more days of hearings to be held which we will post here (once available) for your convenience. It is important everyone educate yourself on what is being discussed. The OSPCA Act has the potential to effect every animal owner in Ontario. July 21 [...]
OSPCA ACT COMMITTEE HEARINGS UNDERWAY
April 2008 was the first reading of Bill 50 in the Ontario provincial government. The Bill seeks to amend the OSPCA Act with some disturbing and scary consequences. This Bill morphed out of Zimmer's Zoo Bill, which seemed to die on the table. Rick Bartolucci introduced Bill 50 instead, however there is no mention of [...]
SOMETHING ALL COMMUNITIES SHOULD STRIVE FOR
KC Dog Blog has a really good post about what Kansas City is striving for in the shelter system. Here is a clip, No Kill relies on having un-restrictive animal control laws. Pet limit laws decrease the number of foster homes that are available. Mandatory spay/neuter laws, Breed Specific Laws, and many tethering laws only [...]
CGN DAYS AUG 2, 3rd BARRIE KENNEL CLUB SHOW, ORILLIA, ONT
CGN DAYS The Dog Legislation Council of Canada is offering Canine Good Neighbor Days at the Barrie Kennel & Obedience Club Inc. Show August 2 & 3rd, 2008. Canadian Kennel Club certificate test – conducted by a CKC CGN Evaluator. Fee for CGN is $35.00 per dog. [...]