Wag the Dog

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 [...]

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
July 22
July [...]

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 [...]

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 encourage [...]

 
  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.
 
August 2nd, and 3rd 2008 – testing will be held [...]