tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49324962540231071572011-12-25T13:11:35.034-05:00Where I scratch the itches that really annoy me. Author has a long memory and a short temper. Feed the good wolf.Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.comBlogger5041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-86515513339255767412011-12-25T13:08:00.002-05:002011-12-25T13:11:35.041-05:00

A rerun from 2007.....how sad that nothing has changed.=====================================================Dear Santa:I haven’t asked you for anything in a long while because I have so much.Well, I have a BIG list this year.I want all Ontario dog owners to be full citizens again. Not the second-class citizenship slapped onto dog owners of all breeds by the Ontario McGuinty Liberals, but full

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Pound Dogs has just returned from a rescue run to Quebec, and has many pictures and a few words to explain the feelings it evoked.Road Trip 1Road Trip 2Road Trip 3Road Trip 4Road Trip 5Road Trip 6Road Trip 7Road Trip 8Road Trip 9

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Caveat has a chart you should really view....And MPP Randy Hillier has a petition you should really sign....So Ontario can be free of unfounded, unjust, vague, shoddy, ineffective and fiscally irresponsible statutory provisions....So law-abiding dog owners are no longer legislated into second-class citizenship....And so thousands of unoffending dogs are not killed solely because of their shape.

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-78263302763257786122011-11-30T20:36:00.004-05:002011-11-30T20:47:28.557-05:00

A Bill was introduced in the Ontario Legislature today by MPP Randy HIllier, co-sponsored by NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo and Liberal MPP Kim Craitor, to repeal Onscario`s unfounded, unjust, ineffective and fiscally irresponsible `breed`specific legislation. My deepest thanks to these people for their intelligence and courage.You can watch video of Mr. Hillier introducing the Bill here.Ms. Di Novo, the

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I see that Global TV has its head up its digital butt again...Caveat does a nice dissection of the nonsense Global tried to feed the public on dog bites. I personally avoid Global News since they're so Liberal fixated, I don't trust their news.On a happier note, Yvette Van Veen wrote a great article asking where is the data to prove the "pit bull" ban is working.And on a sickening note,

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YesBiscuit has the Rotary Club report on Memphis Animal Services, and it's ugly.Dogs being sold out the back door for fighting, "supplies" (probably drugs) being sold out the back door, truly inhumane practices, management attempting to cover its fat, lazy butts by having the webcams (public scrutiny) removed...it's appalling.Tennessee is ranking very low on my estimation of the percentage of

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Media Contact Selma MulveyPhone: 519-449-9404 Email: selma@tdc.on.caFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFilm to Make Canadian Premiere at Fox Theatre November 5th [Toronto] Oct 19, 2011 The Dog Legislation Council of Canada, a not-for-profit corporation that has been at the forefront of fighting Ontario's dog ownership ban, is delighted to host the Canadian premiere of the documentary film Beyond the Myth on

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From Brindlestick....you MUST buy your tickets in advance, this is going to be sold out fast.The Dog Legislation Council of Canada, along with Cover Y'All Productions are pleased to announce the Premiere screening of Beyond the Myth November 5, 6th at Fox Theatre in Toronto.Fox Theatre2236 Queen Street EastScreeningsNovember 5, 2011 7:00 pmNovember 6, 2011 4:00 pmTickets are $10.00Purchase

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...because stupid can't be cured, and the voters of Ontario are obviously stupid to have put any Lie-beral back in office.How appropriate for Thanksgiving weekend.A bunch of turkeys back in Queen's Park.Gonna go upchuck my cereal.Again.

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....because the Toronto Star just had to run an article about Michael Bryant's dating woes. In which he offhandedly references the Liberals' unfounded, unjust, vague, shoddy, ineffective and fiscally irresponsible"pit bull" legislation which has killed thousands of dogs and puppies and legislated law-abiding dog owners into second-class citizenship. If he's such a private citizen now, why is he

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-50361735476099170782011-10-04T19:56:00.002-05:002011-10-04T20:42:21.470-05:00

I wasn't aware of this because I don't have a smart meter....read the Ottawa Citizen September 22 and September 21 . "Ontario homeowners can expect to see another fee added to their hydro bills in 2012 as the province begins billing for the costs associated with rolling out and maintaining millions of smart meters.""The fee has already been approved by the Liberal government, who introduced the

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-53270916945468973962011-09-29T19:42:00.002-05:002011-09-29T20:02:08.229-05:00

...before voting on October 6th in Ontario.Are you better off now than you were eight years ago?I certainly am not, and here's why.1. I and thousands of other law-abiding dog owners were legislated into second-class citizenship by the McGuinty Liberals. Solely for optics.2. Despite raises and bonuses (I have a wonderful employer), I am not as well off financially as I was eight years ago due

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-3713211713480953542011-09-20T20:45:00.006-05:002011-09-20T21:52:18.960-05:00

...and the broadcaster, CTV, has caved (more on that later)....I present with pleasure the EthicalOil.org advertisement.Take it viral, make it universal.Argue amongst yourselves about ethical vis-a-vis oil, the oilsands, the environment, blah blah. Enjoy your right to free speech while you can.What enrages me right now is the attempt of a foreign body to muzzle Canadians.More on all this later.

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First, thoughts on the Quebec puppy mill bust.Then, a plea from TAS to adopt cats and kittens as they are swamped.Then, the e-mail message from Animal Alliance about the continuing threat to TAS (at the end due to length.================================================================1. Pound Dogs has quite a bit of information on the big Quebec puppy mill bust this week.These dogs will need

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When I think of Liberal leadership in Ontario, I think....Bullship.'Nuff said.Read Blowharder for the reason a day until the election that McSquinty and Minions should not be re-elected.

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Keep up with them on Brindle Stick....already up to 10 and going through to Election Day!

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After talking about puppies and puppy mills (and kitten mills, which do exist).... For those of you with HBO (apparently not in Canada, write and call HBO and ask why, 1-877-HBO-5551 or the contact page here).... You might want to watch Madonna of the Mills, about a woman who rescues puppy mill dogs that are "used up" and can't breed anymore (therefore, can't produce money and are killed).

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PJ's Pets is a national chain of Canadian pet stores (known as Pets Unlimited in the Maritimes). I must admit that I haven't been in one in years because they sell puppies. And kittens. Make that "sold", partially. PJ's Pets has announced that their stores will no longer sell puppies. This is a good thing. A very, very good thing and I applaud them. As is PJ's announcement that they will

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Here is a session that the Mayor and all city councillors as well as TAS management should attend. Shelter Reform expert Bill Bruce is coming to downtown T.O. on September 30th! Event Information: On Friday, September 30th, ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals will be hosting a special event featuring an exciting lecture by Calgary’s Director of Animal Services and Bylaws, Bill

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-21454879309306991802011-08-07T19:45:00.003-05:002011-08-07T20:41:03.392-05:00

Toronto Star covered it, read it here.If you haven't already, please sign the petition to save TAS.Completely unrelated:FrogDogBlog has one of the cutest photos I've ever seen, with great captions. Check it out.

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Laura at Feathers, Fur & The Occasional Fang gave a deputation at the marathon City of Toronto Executive Committee session on July 27-28, read her post about the event here. Great summation of the political nonsense, Ford and his minions being very rude to deponents.Makes you wonder if Ford & Co. have taken a page from the McGuinty Fiberals playbook - have everybody in so they can say "you got

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-11202722532829791752011-08-05T20:47:00.003-05:002011-08-05T20:49:59.706-05:00

...when the manufacturer of Red Bull is going to pony up some cash for all the free advertising in the articles about the July 27-28 City of Toronto Executive Committee meeting. It didn't feel like journalism, it felt like product placement.And Red Bull? Donate it to Toronto Animal Services, okay?

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-48361037423188201912011-07-25T19:30:00.009-05:002011-07-27T21:24:53.177-05:00

Update: The Ford Nation is apparently not a democracy and citizens' voices are not welcome. Sounds like our Charter right to free speech is curtailed in Toronto.Councillor Doug Ford (brother of Mayor Rob Ford) on a citizen exercising her right to free speech - "She’s not down here, she’s not dealing with the problem. Tell her to go run in the next election and get democratically elected. And

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OK, there's an online petition and a sample letter to your councillor if you're a Toronto resident (which you can customize, it's a jumping-off point). All from the Save Toronto Animal Services Facebook page.Petition:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/savetas/Sample Letter:Dear ; As a constituent of your ward, I am writing to you about the city’s Core Service Review.

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If you live in Toronto and want to save Toronto Animal Services, please contact the Mayor and your city councillor to let them know how important TAS is to making the city liveable.Pound Dogs has an excellent post on the subject.The Save Toronto Animal Services Facebook page details the services provided by TAS and why people should care.Don't let Mayor Ford and City Council gut these essential

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UPDATE: Check YesBiscuit! for the latest out of Memphis. Memphis Animal Control officer arrested on charges of animal cruelty, Mayor and Councillors of Memphis missing in action, shelter manager seems to still be on vacation. The reward for Kapone's safe return is up to $6,000.=====================================================Many, many thanks to YesBiscuit! for covering the ongoing shmozzle

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Well, it's all over. For this year, at least.Better writers than I have captured the essence of the May 31st Toronto Humane Society AGM....check out Pound Dogs, biscuit's summary on Pound Dogs and Tailspin's take.Time to get back to the business of compassion and caring.If you can and wish to do so, please donate to the Toronto Humane Society. There are lots of ways to donate.All for the

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Update: Pound Dogs has a reasoned, well-written post about how Trow getting back is a slap in the face to needy animals and will probably spell the death of Toronto Humane. Read it here.Update: Selkie has some great straightforward answers to the nonsense being circulated by the Old Guard who want to reign again at Toronto Humane. Read it here. Read more here and here.Since both Trow and

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-2709532130415022482011-05-15T12:55:00.004-05:002011-05-15T12:58:01.252-05:00

The City of Toronto is looking to cut costs, and the last place costs should be cut or services should be privatized is Toronto Animal Services.Pound Dogs has an excellent post on the rationale for that statement, read it here.Then fill out the City's online survey (or get a paper copy), there's a link in Pound Dogs post, and let them know that privatizing animal services will lead to spiralling

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Pound Dogs has an excellent post on the torture inflicted on innocent animals at Berger Blanc in Montreal....and Toronto may not be far behind if its animal control is privatized. Toronto Animal Services has already been partially gutted.Tell Mayor Rob Ford that you don't want to live in a city with a charnel house instead of animal control. E-mail: mayor_ford@toronto.ca Mail:Office of

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-7655086969355845432011-03-17T19:33:00.002-05:002011-03-17T19:37:20.301-05:00

To quote Christie Keith of Pet Connection blog.....PETA took in 1,553 cats and killed 1,507 of them, and 792 dogs and killed 693 of them. There are some disappearing animals, too, gone elsewhere with no explanation of their fates. More in her post Hey, PETA: I don't think 'ethical' means what you think it does. Read it and weep.

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Further update: And a hat tip to Pound Dogs again. Those of you who saw the video of one dog protecting an injured dog in Japan...they've both been rescued. Made my saggy old face all soggy with tears. Check out the post Loyalty on Pound Dogs for more.Update: The Globe and Mail has an array of photos of the devastation here and here. Look at photo 11 (well, it's photo 11 today, it was 8

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Hat tip to Pound Dogs for the info, which I'm cheerfully cutting 'n pasting. Pound Dogs is a great blog.From Pound Dogs:"The Toronto Humane Society wants to set up a low cost spay neuter clinic based on the highly efficient Humane Alliance model. During the day, the clinic will conduct pet speuters by appointment. After regular hours, the doctors will get to work on the feral cats in the

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-25514310687081136782011-02-18T22:36:00.002-05:002011-02-18T22:45:33.272-05:00

I haven't commented on the slaughter of 100 sled dogs in B.C. Been too sick about it. Along with the massacre of thousands of dogs in Ontario.But the comments of Marcie Moriarty, B.C. SPCA head of animal cruelty, make me livid. Christie Keith from the Pet Connection blog has a wonderful two-part article on SFGate.com intelligently refuting Ms. Moriarty's comments. Part one is here and part

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-81367352547176945502010-12-07T22:42:00.003-05:002010-12-07T22:50:34.746-05:00

Stolen from BrindleStick.Thanks to DDAWatch for this wonderful video.My hope for this Christmas is....That no dog is taken from its home and killed just because of the way it looks.That politicians finally realize that their ambitions shouldn't be realized on the backs of dead dogs and the rights of responsible owners.That people finally wake up to how their thoughts and fears are manipulated by

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-45481197830578044172010-11-07T19:32:00.003-05:002010-11-07T19:55:07.283-05:00

I'm stealing from Brindle Stick since there is a lot of news this month.First, Cesar Millan's Junior was refused entry into the province. Why? Because of the way he looks under an unfounded, unjust, vague, shoddy, fiscally irresponsible and proven ineffective law.Next, some court has ruled against Ginger. This is unbelievable. I hope Philip and Ginger get out of the hell that is Ontario.How

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....I don't care how you vote on Monday, October 25th, just get out and vote.Then, start hammering your provincial MPP for a bill requiring any MPP who resigns his/her seat before end of term to pay the cost of the by-election to fill that seat. I am heartily disgusted by and sick and tired of footing the bill so MPPs can skip out of their responsibility and commitment to their constituents and

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-65139171278927342582010-10-14T19:29:00.001-05:002010-10-14T19:31:38.828-05:00

Celebrate Feral Cat Awareness Dayat Toronto Humane Societythis Saturday, October 16th, from noon – 5pmFor more information either click on the link or the below photo!PLEASE PASS ON THE WORD!

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For personal reasons, this blog is going on hiatus.Many thanks for being here.Regards, Soche

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-73525650201734843082010-07-18T13:10:00.003-05:002010-07-18T13:23:20.135-05:00

Aside from being for a wonderful cause, this sounds like one hot party!Addendum: The "I Write Like" website is a hoot. So far I "write like" Daniel Dafoe, Stephen King, James Joyce and Dan Brown.

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Swiped from Facebook.TAS South Adopt-a-Thon!Start Time: Saturday, 17 July 2010 at 10:00End Time: Sunday, 18 July 2010 at 17:00Location: Pet PodStreet: 766 King St WTown/City: Toronto, ON Write it in your calendars! TAS South is having an adopt-a-thon!We will be at Pet Pod on King St on Sat July 17th from 10-6 and Sunday July 18th from 10-5. We'll have cats, rabbits and

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Breathless, the crowd waited for the unveiling of the Dalton McGuinty statue...

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-1211968650251140532010-07-03T09:41:00.003-05:002010-07-03T09:46:16.372-05:00

...detailed on the Pet Connection blog. An earlier post on another pet food recall is here. I don't know if these affect Canadian-purchased products but I'd err on the side of caution.I'm going to let Merrick's know I believe their recall should have had wider coverage. People may be voting with their wallets on this one.

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According to an article in the Toronto Star, the Newmarket OSPCA cancelled an adoption blitz that was planned for Saturday after it received a stream of threats against staff.Who are the moronic jackasses making threats? In case the jackasses don't know, uttering a threat is a criminal act and I am deeply hopeful that the police trace you and charge you.Animals could have found homes. Are the

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-44088679931552368282010-06-26T05:27:00.002-05:002010-06-26T05:34:11.528-05:00

The Toronto Humane Society is having its official opening on June 28th between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.THS received its College of Veterinarians of Ontario accreditation; brought in a human resources professional; has a cutie-pie dog getting medical treatment; is looking after a little rabbit left tied up outside THS; and has cats from a local rescue available for adoption.Hope to see you there on the

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...and nothing has changed. PETA is still killing all the animals it can lay its grubby little hands on. There's a good article about this on the Atlanta Animal Welfare Examiner.And San Francisco, the left coast bastion of frootz and nutz, wants to ban the sale of animals by pet stores. This would not be limited to a ban on sales of dogs and cats, but also small mammals such as hamsters,

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-40445377817397811982010-06-20T08:05:00.001-05:002010-06-20T08:07:13.114-05:00

Natural Balance 5 lb. and 28 lb. Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food, manufactured on December 17, 2009 with a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011 is being voluntarily recalled. A random sampling of this product tested positive for Salmonella by the FDA.Letter from the President here.H/T to Pet Connection blog.

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The Toronto Humane Society is reopening on June 28th, you can read the press release here.THS membership has opened back up again, and the new board is inviting participation. Read about the benefits of membership and download a membership application here.Time to open our hearts and our wallets and bring the Toronto Humane Society back to life from the ashes. I hope to see you at THS, as a

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-58631010846424588302010-06-09T19:42:00.003-05:002010-06-09T19:44:47.130-05:00

It's a North American recall of all varieties of Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food in 3 oz and 5.5 oz cans, dated 09/2011 to 06/2012 on the bottom of the can, for thiamine deficiency. Read about the symptoms of thiamine deficiency here.Hat tip to Pet Connection blog.

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-56447902671328552792010-06-04T20:03:00.003-05:002010-06-04T20:06:42.836-05:00

Will someone tell the McGuinty Liberals that they are being extremely insulting, assuming that we're so stupid?Ya, HST will help business. Right. NOT.Not when consumers' disposable income is reduced so they shop less, spend less. No point in hiring more employees if there aren't any customers.This tax is going to help no one but the Liberals. After they rake in incredible amounts of money, if

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No man is an island….and no board can do it all on their own. It is up to US to participate.To volunteer in whatever capacity suits one’s talents.Walking dogs, petting and brushing cats, rabbits, rats, playing with birds, fostering special care cases, feeding motherless kittens.Helping with fundraising.Helping with adoptions.Helping recruit, train and coordinate volunteers.Donating to help care

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This just in, from Canada NewsWire.Results of Special General Meeting of the Toronto Humane SocietyTORONTO, May 30 /CNW/ - The Special General Meeting to elect a new Board of Directors of the Toronto Humane Society was held on May 30th, 2010. The Honourable Sydney L. Robins, a former judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal who has acted as the Election Supervisor since being appointed by order

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-33279334867213225212010-05-28T20:20:00.005-05:002010-05-28T22:10:14.073-05:00

You may have heard about the 38 additional animal cruelty charges against all of the current directors of the Toronto Humane Society...OBAAT has the text of the OSPCA press release here.To all the conspiracy theorists...how many tinfoil hats can there be in the world, anyway?To me, this proves definitively that Faces of CHANGE is not allied with OSPCA. The timing of these charges is

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And here are the reasons...hope this comes through okay, my cut 'n paste from the Faces of Change e-mail killed the lovely formatting and pictures in the original e-mail.We’ve spoken to members on the phone and at our meet the candidates’ night. Your questions are always thoughtful and focussed on what’s best for the animals. But one comes up more than any other…Why should you vote for the Faces

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-22689932635543834172010-05-23T10:34:00.006-05:002010-05-23T10:59:16.751-05:00

It being a lazy Sunday, I was thinking about some of my favourite and not-so-favourite words. Here are a few for your consideration, with definitions courtesy of dictionary.com. Interestingly, they all are related to behaviour.Altruism:1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).2. Animal Behavior. behavior by an animal that

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-37308790739705754962010-05-21T08:01:00.004-05:002010-05-21T08:21:51.045-05:00

Once again, stealing from the best....Brent of KC Dog Blog is doing a terrific job of covering the progress of the no-kill movement in animal shelters in the U.S. and elsewhere. Please be clear that no-kill is not no-euthanasia. Animal welfare IMHO encompasses the humane euthanasia of an animal at the end of its life, suffering, with no hope medically, or the humane euthanasia of an animal that

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-11676594382485493652010-05-20T23:06:00.003-05:002010-05-21T08:54:13.571-05:00

Stealing directly from the Brampton Guardian, "Rambo, a dog wrongfully impounded by the City of Brampton for more than three months, was returned home with two broken ribs, The Guardian has learned." Read about it here.Addendum: My first dog was a rescue with broken ribs from being kicked. One rib punctured the skin and abscessed, it required a lot of care (thanks, Mum) to clean the abscess

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-3793371259477377202010-05-20T22:46:00.002-05:002010-05-20T22:52:42.920-05:00

...K9 Rescue Me runs the Pawsitively Pets Kids Camp. It's a fabulous program with sessions targeted for children 5 to 8 years old (Young Pups), 9 to 12 (Cool Catz), 10 to 13 (Animal Care) and 12 to 16 (Mini Vet). Explore the programs and sign your child/ren up because the programs fill up fast!Wish this had been around when I was a kid!

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Update: Bob Hambley sent out a dancing-backwards communique saying that the current board would not shut down the feeding program. You can read the text of the message (and the comments) on One Bark At A Time.I only steal from the best..and Red Star Cafe's live blogging of the CP24 show with candidates from the two slates, Faces of Change and Save The THS, is brilliant. One Bark At A Time has

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-87390888425530026252010-05-17T19:32:00.009-05:002010-05-19T01:33:54.269-05:00

STOLEN FROM ONE BARK AT A TIME: "Wednesday night, I'm told, there is going to be a live debate broadcast on CP24 at 9 (but check your listings to make sure about this) between an FOC candidate and an STHS candidate. While I enjoy a lively debate, I suspect that STHS is going to stick David Turnbull, their spokesperson, in front of the camera to rep their side because he's a seasoned pro, being a

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-36346123703845941542010-05-14T21:15:00.008-05:002010-05-14T22:41:16.154-05:00

I'll tell you right off the bat that I support the Faces of CHANGE slate in the upcoming Toronto Humane Society election. They have excellent candidates with experience, knowledge, scope, passion and commitment. Most of the Faces of CHANGE candidates have been in the trenches fighting for years to get the THS reformed and rejuvenated. They have plans and processes. Be an informed voter.When

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-91308762494800920112010-05-14T09:17:00.005-05:002010-05-14T10:27:55.872-05:00

These wonderful cartoons are used with permission from Draw The Dog. Please go to Draw The Dog and look at their other wonderful cartoons. And please remember shelter animals - dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, birds and so many others - when you are looking for your next pet. Courtesy of Draw The Dog, htpp://drawthedog.com. Courtesy of Draw

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-33671397857015563282010-05-13T11:19:00.001-05:002010-05-13T11:21:36.851-05:00

Found the Draw The Dog site courtesy of the Pet Connection blog....it's tres cool, check it out.

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If you want change at THS...if you want to see a compassionate organization where animal welfare comes first....Take this list of the Faces of CHANGE candidates to the May 30th election with you, and vote for them. (N.B. Updated list to reflect the union of Faces of CHANGE and RAIN).- Dr. Hanna Booth - Veterinarian- Michael Downey - President & CEO, Tennis Canada- Kim Cohen - CEO, Brown

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-51959363562363479882010-04-26T20:48:00.008-05:002010-05-02T10:50:20.102-05:00

Daniel Dale of the Toronto Star has done a marvellous job ferreting out the connections of the "Save the THS" slate that has appeared out of thin air.You'd think the big-time, big-bux Sussex Strategy Group could have been original with its slate's name instead of piggybacking on the existing Save The Toronto Humane Society group.I poked around the Sussex Strategy Group website and was hugely

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-16529936477771760082010-04-24T06:02:00.004-05:002010-04-25T13:34:54.530-05:00

Update: The CHANGE platform and candidate bios are available online now.Cheating again, stealing others' hard work, hehehe....One Bark At A Time has great posts on the upcoming Toronto Humane Society board election and on how the City of Brampton is seizing innocent dogs in some whacked vendetta.I'm looking forward to the THS election and hoping enough THS members have smelled the coffee (and

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-37073245991939248792010-04-16T16:31:00.003-05:002010-04-16T16:49:17.660-05:00

THE MCGUINTY LIBERALS KILL GOOD DOGS.THE MCGUINTY LIBERALS HURT LAW-ABIDING DOG OWNERS.DAVID MILLER'S CITY KILLS GOOD DOGS.DAVID MILLER'S CITY HURTS LAW-ABIDING DOG OWNERS.The McGuinty Liberal government is at it yet again. We need to fight for our rights in court.THE DOG LEGISLATION COUNCIL OF CANADA'S second annual "DOLLARS FOR DOGS" Campaign on behalf of Phillip and Ginger, the Huggins family

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-36102338710824381932010-04-13T00:13:00.003-05:002010-04-17T08:08:23.331-05:00

Addendum: A friend was in the Toronto emergency vet's the other night. A little boy was heartbroken because two large breed dogs (not "pit bulls") walked by two young girls had savagely attacked his little chihuahua puppy. The puppy probably wouldn't make it. Where are Dalton McGuinty and David Miller when these incidents happen???Nowhere. That's where.Public safety, my a$$.==================

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-81447911008200985112010-04-04T08:37:00.017-05:002010-04-06T19:16:47.500-05:00

Addendum: Interesting editorial in the April 6th Toronto Star. In keeping with the following, the last line of the editorial is, "But new faces are needed if this once-respected organization is to regain public trust."From Dictionary.com.Trust: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. certainty, belief, faith. Trust, assurance, confidence

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-41955660384283252492010-04-02T09:00:00.002-05:002010-04-02T09:12:08.479-05:00

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the Kentville Advertiser Newspaper in Kentville, N.S. And bought a mule for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day.The next morning the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry, fellers, I have some bad news, the mule died last night." Curtis & Leroy replied, "Well, then just give us our money back.." The farmer said, "Can't do that. I went and spent it

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-66294850533102727292010-03-31T19:47:00.010-05:002010-03-31T21:06:41.153-05:00

Well, there I was, writing a rational, objective post about working together....I took a break to read Garth Jerome's affidavit about the plan to close down Toronto Humane Society for a death-dealing reboot (available on many sites)....And felt physically ill.It scared the $#!@ out of me.If you haven't read it, you'd better. Fast.I could nitpick like crazy, but I'm going to restrict myself to

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-22829529785606199382010-03-27T21:40:00.014-05:002010-03-31T20:52:21.961-05:00

Worldwide, there are games afoot with various factions pushing their agendas, redirecting unwelcome attention or protecting their turf...and animals have no voice in this game, they're only the pawns.1. Past decade if not more - PETA, HSUS and the rest of the "kill 'em" groups - trying to eliminate specific types of animals or domestic animals wholesale, particularly pets. PETA and HSUS are

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-12373545676154160952010-03-27T15:30:00.002-05:002010-03-27T15:35:19.948-05:00

The post on KC Dog Blog about the truth behind dogsbite.org is a must-read. It's a very thoughtful, objective analysis (unlike this blog *grin*).As commenters mention, it's frightening that a group gets quoted without having any credentials, solely to provide "both sides". How can you justify promoting the opinions of a group with absolutely no credentials, who want to kill animals solely

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-44049182832919456762010-03-23T22:54:00.003-05:002010-03-23T22:57:04.043-05:00

Now, why isn't the dog's breed in the headline?The child is a victim, I am very sorry for her.

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-36380102723216599282010-03-15T21:05:00.004-05:002010-03-21T06:54:03.643-05:00

Nathan Winograd has his fourth analysis of PETA's annual declaration of death and money.More later.Once I can stomach writing about PETA's animal-killing spree.This is a $34 million organization that rehomed eight animals. You read that correctly. Eight. 8.Bob Barker should get his money back. Unless he favours broad-ranging death dealing. If any celebrity endorses PETA, I immediately cease

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-1052656381817087872010-03-14T20:04:00.002-05:002010-03-14T20:14:01.209-05:00

Yet another THS staffer charged with animal cruelty, this one a former supervisor. It's been covered in the Toronto Star and other media sources.A woman in Sarnia has had her dogs returned to her after over half a year, and fighting like hell. Good for her. Brindle Stick has covered this nicely.The Tin Pot Town of Kingston, Ontario continues to persecute Calleigh and her owners. Gotta love a

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-60915006035929575522010-03-06T09:33:00.004-05:002010-03-06T09:42:07.905-05:00

The City of Brampton has done an about-face and allowed the owners of Brittany and Rambo to visit the dogs. Unfortuantely, Mrs. Gaspar (the senior citizen whose dog was seized) was unable to visit; I can understand her pain. Read about it in the Brampton Guardian.The City of Brampton apparently also paid a veterinarian to examine the dogs (taxpayer dollars), after refusing to allow the owners'

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-53754535342122114562010-03-02T19:48:00.002-05:002010-03-31T20:52:21.962-05:00

...Kate Hammer has a Globe & Mail article on the decision of Mr. Justice David Brown of Ontario's Superior Court to have the OSPCA oversee the intake and adoption of animals at the shelter. The article mentions layoff of THS administrative staff; to quote, "Shelter insiders said the bulk of the layoffs were administrative staff and part of an ongoing effort to increase the proportion of employees

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-53888644662437204752010-02-26T19:21:00.014-05:002010-02-28T09:20:24.613-05:00

Updated with Kingston protest video, Kingston TV coverage and a new article.....are taking on the Brampton situation, the Kingston situation and the BS in BSL.Read about it on BrindleStick, KC Dog Blog, MatadorChange.com, Chicobandido and (welcome back!) Caveat (particularly "You might be a numbnuts if...").BramptonGuardian.com is doing a spectacular job of covering the Brampton fiasco. Pam

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The City of Brampton has hired outside counsel to persecute dog owners and kill innocent dogs. Read about it in the Brampton Guardian, and weep.Brampton lawyers should be offended that Brampton hired a Toronto law firm.What is Barnet Kussner's hourly rate?Based on the statement from the Ontario Attorney General's office, Brampton's case against Mrs. Gaspar and Mr. Branco should be thrown out and

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-29697264212178527552010-02-21T19:55:00.005-05:002010-02-23T20:38:15.127-05:00

The dogs stolen with the truck in Montreal have been found!Cesar Millan's Daddy passed away at the grand age of 16. My condolences to the Millan family on the loss of such a loving, beloved pet.

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-80435667009791617332010-02-20T18:18:00.003-05:002010-02-20T18:22:43.666-05:00

...by a February 20th article in the National Post. A brief job history is given. Toronto Humane still hasn't answered the question...is Garth Jerome interim or permanent?

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-32588086486920602392010-02-18T20:33:00.002-05:002010-02-18T20:42:30.186-05:00

One is a decision on the report of the independent financial monitor, read it here. Look at paragraph 7.The other is on the application of Linda MacKinnon to be an interventor, read it here.Hat tip to Theoria for posting the links to these decisions.

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Yet another innocent, unoffending dog has been targeted by breed-specific legislation in Ontario.KINGSTON RALLY TO PROTEST PERSECUTIONOF RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSJoin your voices with ours to speak out against breed specific language in Ontario's Dog Owners' Liability Act.Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: In front of City Hall, Kingston, Ontario216 Ontario Street,

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In a press release dated November 28, 2009, THS said:"When the Toronto Humane Society and Hospital reopens we will immediately undertake the following actions.- Hire a well-respected expert in the field of animal care as the Society's Interim Executive Director. This person will conduct a thorough review of Society operational practices including staffing levels, the number of animals taken in,

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BE THERE.FOR BRITTANY, RAMBO, THEIR OWNERS AND ALL THE DOGS THAT THIS LIBERAL LAW HAS KILLEDSOLELY BECAUSE OF THEIR SHAPE.Rally for the Release of Brittany and RamboHost: Injustice Brampton Dogs on Death Row - Free Them NowType: Causes - RallyDate: Saturday, February 20, 2010Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pmLocation: Brampton City Hall - 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ONDescriptionWe are now holding

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Jenny Yuen has more particulars on the City of Brampton refusing independent veterinian care for the "pit bulls" Rambo and Brittany. Read it here. What is this? The City of Brampton is playing "You can, you can't, we're changing the rules on whim." Yo, Kelly Yerxa, what's the reason???!!! Are we just supposed to tug our forelocks and say, "Yes, Lord and Master, Oh Grand and Mighty PooBah"???

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Save The Toronto Humane Society has links to some great information, read it here. WARNING: Graphic descriptions of animal suffering and death.If you want to make a difference in the GTA's biggest animal shelter, get a membership in the Toronto Humane Society. Join the call to action of the Association to Reform the Toronto Humane Society.Do the right thing. For the animals.Update: Articles

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-53741836928988703262010-02-09T20:30:00.007-05:002010-02-09T21:44:10.613-05:00

I remember the horror stories coming out of the UK and the condition of the dogs kept in the UK's breed-specific kennels....starved, abused, cage-crazy....why won't BramHell allow an independent veterinarian to visit the dogs? Surely the City of Brampton has nothing to hide, hmmmmm?????Read about it in the Brampton Guardian.KC Dog Blog hit the nail on the head. It's no longer about public

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-86544080254308714542010-02-06T17:20:00.009-05:002010-02-08T22:23:14.263-05:00

Update: Welcome to all the visitors from around the world, from as far as Africa!!!Update: The protest made the front page of the Brampton Guardian on February 7th, and a fuller article in the paper. Made the Toronto Sun with a video as well.See and hear the video here....terrific turnout for a freezing cold day, the people stayed for hours. Many families who lost their dogs to BramHell's AC

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-87910093004237106272010-02-04T19:47:00.003-05:002010-02-05T21:49:44.678-05:00

Tip of the hat to KC Dog Blog for a thoughtful article on the sudden trend towards killing animals WITH homes.Some time ago, this author wrote a post on the human need to hate. Later on, KC Dog Blog did a post on Seth Godin's blog post, The False Solace of Vilification. Both are very interesting reads, check them out.The Brampton fiasco is attracting more media coverage....Toronto Sun, the

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-16926684271294789722010-01-31T13:02:00.007-05:002010-02-02T22:09:22.322-05:00

The City (choke, cough) of Brampton has seized a senior citizen's dog and condemned it to death. Read the Brampton Guardian article here.Did the dog do anything wrong? No. The dog is a politically incorrect shape.I am appalled that any jurisdiction enforces breed-specific legislation. It is unfounded, unjust, inhumane, ineffective and fiscally irresponsible. It is based on political ambition

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-37480478200824911442010-01-30T09:27:00.005-05:002010-01-30T21:42:12.108-05:00

You can read the decision of Mr. Justice David M. Brown of the Ontario Superior Court about Toronto Humane Society on CanLII. I have questions.1. Brenda Hind is listed as a director. Last time the public record was checked, Dec 06/09, she wasn't shown on the public record for THS as a director. Is she, or isn't she?2. Robert Hambley is named as the President. Is he also still also the

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-84628431939126037942010-01-27T20:17:00.005-05:002010-01-31T13:46:33.940-05:00

Check out One Bark At A Time, and the latest Toronto Humane Society foray into public relations and communications.Thank you, Mr. McConachie, for confirming that Toronto Humane Society spends donor dollars following blogs.The last outstanding communication from Ian McConachie was when he was asked about Casper, the cat who died in the ceiling trap. Accordingly to the National Post, MacConachie

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-69267536649507273602010-01-24T18:07:00.003-05:002010-01-24T18:30:12.924-05:00

The Globe & Mail has an article that the OSPCA has been ordered to stay in the shelter until Tuesday, when the application to have the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee take over THS can be heard. The article states "Affidavits submitted with the application allege that the THS has lost its accreditation as a veterinary facility and that its bills are so past due that Toronto Hydro has

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-34465577980850800802010-01-22T22:14:00.003-05:002010-01-22T22:31:11.662-05:00

Toronto Humane Society still has its membership page disabled. Since August 2009. Even the button that says "...become a member today!"Humane Society of the United States is doing an e-mail campaign based on the Haitian disaster. Wonder if they'll use one-half of one percent of those donations for the Haitian animals? Investigate before you donate. Tip o' the hat to Kathy on Chicobandido.The

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-46527099636394589752010-01-18T22:13:00.002-05:002010-01-18T22:20:07.897-05:00

There are animals suffering in Haiti, too.Apparently the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will be working on the ground to help the animals in Haiti. They have developed the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) to assist in the response efforts. Best Friends Animal Society is also a member of ARCH. If you want to donate,

Social Mangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995552530671192536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932496254023107157.post-8766967558782938892010-01-14T20:08:00.004-05:002010-01-14T20:13:28.353-05:00

... with the will to do it.Someone else has been thinking about THS.Save the Toronto Humane Society has a terrific list of the actions the Toronto Humane Society should be taking to be a vital animal welfare agency.Think of what THS could be.With the will.

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