Wag the Dog

Thanks Allison for the heartfelt article and thanks to our friends at Dogs in Canada for your ongoing support. Allison wrote a great article today on the Dogs In Canada blog. Here is a link. Check it out and leave a comment..

Boston Pizza (Peterborough North location only) is onside to help Banned Aid! The owners will donate 10 % of the restaurant sales for Saturday January 17th to the Ontario Legal Fund! Wow! Take a day off from cooking and have a Boston Pizza!! And garlic bread, maybe a salad or two…… Boston Pizza Restaurant, Peterborough [...]

QuinnCarlin's Midwoof.com Announces a Donation of $5.00 for each order placed online from 13 January to 31 January 2009. These monies will be forwarded to the BANNED AID COALITION. In addition, customers can choose to add their donation to Banned Aid to their order and we will forward their donations along with ours to Banned [...]

I will donate 10% of all sales of braided show leads till the end of January.You can view Brigitte's website here.Mimmenuk Canine Designs Braided Kangaroo Show Leads

Jan's website designs are stunning as are her graphics. I am willing to create an original graphic/logo for a kennel or for a website/page for a $25.00 – 50.00 donation direct to Banned Aid in Canada. I can also create a logo/graphic for print in 300dpi so that it can be used as a letter [...]

For anyone who has an advertising spot on Canuck Dogs or Best Dog In Canada, or anyone that wants a graphic for their website, or even a graphic to print and put on their home wall etc. I will design you a graphic, and will donate 100% of  that to the BandAid coalition to FIGHT [...]

We have raised $3100.00 in two days! Keep up the great work and get everyone you know involved. Send the link to the page or copy and paste with the link from this site. Who doesn't have a dollar or two for every dog they own? It's as easy as hitting the donate button. If [...]

ALERT:   The constitutional challenge to represent the collective, national interest of responsible dog owners is in dire straits.   We are 67,000 short of being able to get our voices heard in Canada's highest court, the Supreme Court. We have been granted an extension to come up with this amount, but just till the [...]

This post was originally published on Dec. 1/2008. We thank you for your support if you beckoned to our call; however we are still 67,000.00 dollars shy of our target. We need your help to continue our legal challenge. We don't have much time so please donate and forward this message to everyone you know. [...]

An excerpt from Dog Magazine.Net; click on the link below to view the whole story. Dangerous Dogs Act Breakthrough: RSPCA Back Calls For Immediate End to BSL January 7, 2009 by Alison Green  In a landmark event, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity the RSPCA has joined forces with DDAWatch and the Coalition For improved [...]

Happy 2009… I spent my holidays hunkered down. 2008 was a year that seemed to deal out blow after blow. It felt great to have some days with very little contact with the outside world. I spent several days doing what I wanted, when I wanted. That sort of lifestyle could seriously get addictive. I [...]

The gang at Bad Rap have done some amazing work with good PR! This months Sports Illustrated has the Vick dogs on the cover. It brings tears to my eyes seeing the faces of these dogs, smiling from ear to ear. The dogs removed from Michael Vick's property were divided between Bad Rap and Best [...]

Below is a Christmas card I'd like to share with everyone. My wish for the New Year is that we will continue to fight against bad dog laws and breed bans in particular.  Remember, at the root of every bad dog law is a dog incident.  Please obey the laws in your area, be considerate [...]

Here is a study that's an interesting read, Panic Policy Making: Canine Breed Bans in Canada & the US by Susan Hunter and Richard A. Brisbin Jr. http://www.polsci.wvu.edu/faculty/BRISBIN/Papers/2007.%20Panic%20Policy%20Making.pdf I kind of like the title.  That's exactly how it happens:  Hype, panic, bad law to 'protect the public'.  There are several examples in history of this being [...]

It truly was a sad day in Mudville today when I opened my issue of Dogs In Canada. I really miss all the stats that DIC used to print in their monthly ‘Official Section’ and because of this I look forward to the ‘Dog & Litter Registrations’ issue and this month was it.   It [...]

I wonder sometimes why people aren't in an uproar about the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to uphold Ontario's Dog Owners' Liability Act.  I guess it's because people can't get past the word “Pitbull”.  Since they can't get past that word and all of the preconceived notions they have about “pitbulls” people just don't seem [...]

CALLING ALL DOG OWNERS – PLEASE CROSS POST Whereabouts Unknown Somewhere on the Trans Canada highway between eastern Manitoba and the Ontario border a trek for the homeless has taken a slightly different path. Kerry Pakarinen has walked over 2700 kilometres since July in his cross-Canada trek to raise funds and awareness for the plight [...]

An article in the Toronto Star today explains the journey of a homeless man from Vancouver and his only friend, his dog Preacher. Kerry Pakarinen and Preacher are on a cross Canada awareness walk for the homeless and are due to cross through Ontario enroute to the east coast. Here is an excerpt: They've been [...]

Today is Remembrance Day, an important day.  It's the anniversary of the end of WW1, 90 years ago this year.  Canadians died, in that war and in others, defending freedom and democracy, and standing up against oppression and tyranny.  As a country, we collectively remember those people who sacrificed their lives on this day each year.  The lives of some given for [...]

If the Ontario law stands, it could very easily spread like wildfire.  Even if you don’t care about “pitbulls” ANYTHING can be banned if the courtdecision stands, with no evidence of “apprehension of harm”.   Warrantless Search & Seizure – Replace “Pitbull” with any other item or any breed of dog.  Is it okay in [...]

I must say, I am breathing a sigh of relief today. The election south of the border is over and Obama slid in no problem. I was one of those who used to sort of like McCain (pre election campaign) but the choice of Palin as a running mate and selling his soul did me in. [...]

When I was a little girl, I thought that this country, Canada was fair, honourable, democratic, and a great place to live.  I guess I'm a bit jaded now.  I want to love my country; really I do.  I was brought up that way, by parents and especially a father who loved this country, were [...]

'Twas a month before Christmas and Santa was sad. It was looking to him like the world had gone mad. Instead of his usual naughty and nice list. He was perusing papers saying Cease! Stop! Desist! He didn't get letters asking him “Please”. Instead saying things like, “animal enslavement, abuse, you old Geeze!” That left [...]

October 30, 2008 PEI Veterinary Medical AssociationThe Farm Centre Building420 University AvenueCharlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5 Thank you for your recent e-mail to the Prince Edward Island VeterinaryMedical Association (PEIVMA) concerning elective surgeries such as earcropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal. I ask that you bear with me with regard to this 'form' letter in response [...]

  I saw the subject title come up in my mailbox, “I Lost my Girlie” and I got chills. The AmStaff is one of the breeds included in the breed ban in Ontario; this title could mean one of two things, neither one good. To have your AmStaff wander off or escape the confines of [...]

Imagine the Attorney General of Ontario sees some news stories about red cars involved in accidents.  Imagine that he notices that the news media seems to cover more stories about red cars being involved in accidents than any other car colour.   Now imagine that he speaks to a mechanic who says that red cars are [...]

Rambo, the red dog from Mississauga who went for a jaunt last Christmas day, has bid his last farewell to this ban ridden province. There is a great article, by John Stewart, at the Mississauga Blog. The article is entitled “Rambo finds the open road”.

All dog owners beware.  When the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the Dog Owner’s Liability Act, it also brought back the portions of the law that had been struck in the lower court ruling.  Why does this matter to all dog owners?  The substantially similar clause has been reinstated.   If you have an unregistered [...]

Just when you think things can't get any further from the common sense factor, they do. Let's recap the week. Tuesday Oct 24 Mississauga formally announced they have changed policy toward enforcement of the ban. Animal control in Mississauga, population 650,000 people and it is Canada's sixth largest city. It is also worth noting it [...]

It's a sad day for rights in Ontario, and in Canada.  Here is the ruling: http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/decisions/2008/october/2008ONCA0718.htm So Ontario continues to ban a breed that does not exist, as well as three rare breeds that do exist, and anything that is substantially similar to those breeds.  Substantially similar.  If you own a dog with short hair, [...]

There's a good article in the Ottawa Citizen today (thanks to Lori for sending it along). It explains why the City of Ottawa, our nation's capital, is ignoring the provincial ban on the much-mythologized but nonexistent 'pit bull' type of dog. Provincially banned canines common in Ottawa Officials will act against dangerous animals, but lack [...]

I think you are all acquainted with the Rambo case in Mississauga, where the dog went for a harmless romp last Christmas Day and wound up in the pound. Hot on the heels of Rambo was another example of profiling in Mississauga. I guess the AC department didn't learn their lesson with the Rambo case [...]

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada is having a photo contest fundraiser. www.staffordcanada.com All proceeds go to the SBTCC legal defence fund. It is $3.00 to enter for your first entry and $10.00 for 5 entries. There are 10 photo categories and a panel of judges. Go sign up your pictures NOW! Contest closes this [...]

“Pit Bull” Awareness Day Hosted by the “Pit Bull” Co-op When: Saturday, October 25th 2:00pm Rally and “dress up dog walk” Purpose: to raise awareness for “pit bull” type dogs and their responsible owners Where: Coronation Park (Lakeshore Blvd West between Strachan and Bathhurst) Contact for further details: Debbie Black at rockapuppy @ yahoo.ca (no spaces) [...]

Pause for Rescue   When: Saturday October 25th 11 am – 4 pm   CGN Testing -  Cost $30.00   Tester:   Laurie Roseborough – North Shore Canine Training              DOLA Dogs are welcome! Set a community standard. Get certified.   (Nylon or leather lead required. No choke, prong collars or halties allowed during the testing.)   Location:  [...]

I received this today:   Dear Ms. Gilbert, I apologize for the length of time that has passed since your request for information. I am including the press release regarding the cosmetic surgery bylaw. This bylaw was voted on and passed at our recent Annual General Meeting. Veterinarians, if reported to be in violation of [...]

As I await the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision on the legal challenge to Ontario’s breed ban, I find myself reflecting on our journey thus far.  I still have so many unanswered questions.    If I could ask Michael Bryant some questions, and before you tell me, yes, I know he is no longer the [...]

I heard from a dear friend Marsha this morning. Marsha, her husband Stephen and her “new guy” Monk have been busy in NYC. I had to share with you the accomplishments of Marsha's shelter work through Wally's World. This past week was “Wally's Week” in NYC. In co-operation with the NY ASPCA they have drawn [...]

I feel the need to focus on something positive, and give credit where credit is due.  Back in 2006, Calgary created a new law in response to concerns about pet issues.  The law is called the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, which in itself is a great improvement over Animal Control Bylaw, as they are called [...]

I happened to catch a news story this morning interviewing Richard Paquette from the Greater Sudbury Animal Control. Greater Sudbury animal control shelter has now adopted a no kill policy. Kudos to the Greater Sudbury community. I thought it was important to help spread the word this is achievable and success comes easier and quicker [...]

Recently the New Brunswick Veterinary Association held their AGM.  Apparently in very close vote it was decided that cosmetic surgeries being performed by veterinarians are to be deemed unethical, and veterinarians who perform such surgeries risk losing their licenses.  I own dogs which traditionally have cropped ears and I have chosen not to crop them.  I consider [...]

A comment generated by my last article prompted me to write this.  While Dalton McGuinty moans about the possibility of reaching the status of a “Have Not” Province in Ontario, he and his buddies have been quietly spending a fortune on DOLA and defending the bad law. Not only are dog bites, by all breeds, still occuring in [...]

I can't go home.  Well, I can go home but I have to leave two members of my family behind if I do because of bsl.  I certainly can’t consider ever moving back to Ontario, but even to visit is complicated.  I would like to take a road trip there with the dogs, but that's [...]

I haven't been posting in the last couple weeks. I have been too busy to tell the truth. A lot has been happening on the ban front. Last week we were in court of appeal at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Court was a day and a half long. The court room was full, mostly p****d off [...]

Today is the 3rd anniversary of the Ontario ban taking effect. The good news is we are only a couple weeks away from our court of appeal date. We managed to get significant portions of the law struck as unconstitutional in our first ruling. I am optimistic about appellate court. I personally think we have [...]

Is it a Listeriosis outbreak or a Hysteriosis outbreak? The MSM is getting super annoying. So let's get this straight now, listeria is a bacteria that is common and found in food and elsewhere in nature. Animals and humans can carry it and not know it. Yes it can be fatal in people who have weakened [...]

  CGN TESTING     The Dog Legislation Council of Canada is offering a   Canine Good Neighbor Day at the Beeton Fair   September 13th, 2008.   Canadian Kennel Club certificate test – conducted by a CKC CGN Evaluator.   Fee for CGN is $35.00 per dog.   Saturday, September 13th 2008 – testing [...]