The government of New Brunswick has decided to start enforcing a law that prohibits tenants of provincial housing from owning pets, even though many of these tenants have had their animals for years. They have cracked down on two Moncton housing complexes and have given the tenants one week to get rid of their pets!
Category: Human-Animal Bond
Great article on responsible dog ownership
Here is a great article by LeeAnn O’Reilly, president of the Dog Legislation Council of Canada, with whom I have worked for six years.
Journalist with good news story ends on a sour note
Some good news out of Ontario for two condemned young dogs. They’ve been shipped to the SPCA in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It’s a shame that Shawn Berry from the Daily Gleaner felt it necessary to end the story by quoting from the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeals judges. In my opinion, it is probably one of the most inaccurate and inflammatory statements ever put into print by a judge about “pit bulls”.
Kerry and Preacher still going!
Kerry Pakarinen and his dog, Preacher, are still walking across Canada and are still in Ontario.
The Last Will and Testament of a distinguished dog
The Last Will and Testament of SILVERDENE EMBLEM O’NEILL (Blemie), written by Eugene O’Neill in 1940.
Congratulations to Kris, Cheyenne, Dakota, and Tahoe!
Congratulations to Kris, Cheyenne, Dakota, and Tahoe for being presented with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Just stay away from Ontario as you travel the continent saving lives.
Another great tribute to the Dog
When I found Eulogy on the Dog, I felt that I had found one of the best descriptions of dog’s devotion to man. Now, I have been sent this wonderful piece, which is more about man’s devotion to dog, after his dog has died. It…
Miakoda’s dead
I received this letter today from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please read and act. Miakoda’s dead. My baby. My pride & joy. Cole’s best friend…….is dead. All because of some irresponsible *******. I’ll got into more detail later, but what happened was the temp outside…
Eulogy on the dog
One of the best quotations I’ve ever read regarding dog’s devotion to its owner.Courtesy of bartleby.com QUOTATION: Gentlemen of the jury, the best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter whom he has…