tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post4919161428428098604..comments2023-11-23T01:43:30.950-05:00Comments on Brindle Stick: A different POV on the OSPCA/THS situationLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311486901129314414noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-91225063504332783642010-04-01T13:53:52.643-04:002010-04-01T13:53:52.643-04:00And you're surprised? THS was leaning into the...And you're surprised? THS was leaning into the bucket of AR Kool-Aid long before any of the recent happenings..Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311486901129314414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-56814523646088071162010-03-31T21:46:54.686-04:002010-03-31T21:46:54.686-04:00OMG.
Read the affidavit.
THS wants to invite in H$...OMG.<br />Read the affidavit.<br />THS wants to invite in H$U$.Social Mangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135369986061367480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-12230464825091253882010-03-31T13:19:48.283-04:002010-03-31T13:19:48.283-04:00I agree entirely. Garth Jerome should be planning...I agree entirely. Garth Jerome should be planning a consultation with Nathan Winograd instead of wasting a trip to Alberta to learn how to properly enforce the status quo. <br />I think before we can get the government to enact legislation that would prevent shelters from killing easily rehabilitated or healthy animals, we need to get them to repeal laws that tell them to do just that. BSL in Ontario needs to be repealed. We have to make it an election issue. That means e-mails, phone calls, and letters repeatedly. I hope all those passionate about the welfare of animals attend the rally August 29th at Queen's Park to mark the 5th 'banniversary'. It's going to be huge.Houndward Boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880204358455695985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-47437832007202820722010-03-31T12:22:59.735-04:002010-03-31T12:22:59.735-04:00I understand the emotion and feeling behind everyo...I understand the emotion and feeling behind everyone's questions. This is one hell of a mess but in my opinion we are possibly directing anger at the wrong source which is easy to do when circumstances are out of control. <br /><br />I believe every dog deserves a chance. I believe nearly every dog (definitely more than are given the chance) can be rehabilitated. Are there enough people who are capable and willing to take them all? I don't know? <br /><br />I don't think THS did animals any favors by keeping them alive for years on end in a shelter environment. <br /><br />I'm afraid I don't have the answers. What I do know for sure is there is one hell of a mess to deal with that reaches far beyond THS and OSPCA (who I am no fan of either). <br /><br />I continue to do my part and hopefully with common sense and cool heads we can make change happen in our country. We need common senses legislation in place on all levels of government. We need education readily available for pet owners and incentives to train/contain/socialize pets. We need thoughtful shelters and rescue's that do not contribute to the suffering of animals but work toward providing the respect, dignity and love they deserve. <br /><br />We aren't going to get everyone to agree, in fact that is a useless adventure, but if we can all participate in our own way to work toward a common goal, hopefully we will create change for the better. <br /><br />We didn't get here over night. We arrived at this place because of complacency and self serving agendas. It is going to take some time to achieve change and there are going to be a lot of growing pains. Nathan Winograd is making a difference (in my opinion). Many others are also working toward a no kill policy that is effective not cruel. I hope we can get there. <br /><br />I feel horrible for the animals that have had to die because people are so gd stupid and heartless. Until we have the proper tools put in place, this spinning out of control will continue. Calgary has achieved impressive success. They have proved it can be done. Now we just need to stop re-inventing the wheel and get 'er done here!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311486901129314414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-73154221610946864612010-03-31T11:56:33.851-04:002010-03-31T11:56:33.851-04:00I apologize for directing my questions to you. You...I apologize for directing my questions to you. You are just publishing both views of the story. They are questions I just wonder in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-24651761486023435982010-03-31T09:59:48.855-04:002010-03-31T09:59:48.855-04:00Were the behavioral issues of the dogs in question...Were the behavioral issues of the dogs in question so severe they were beyond redemption? Was there no hope for these dogs to be trained and rehabilitated? Were they savages to the point they deserved the needle because they were a threat to everyone they interacted with? Perhaps you can ask your source to clarify to what extent these dogs were 'dangerous' and why training was not an option oppose to death. I mean for god sakes the majority of Michael Vick's dogs that had endured unspeakable neglect and torture were rehabilitated. Many adopted into loving and forever homes. Given the statements of the numerous volunteers that interacted with and cared for these dogs daily, I find it hard to swallow that they were 'dangerous'. And even IF they failed the behavioral test your source performed on them that is NO reason to kill them. These dogs showed time and time again they could be 'good' dogs every day they played, licked and loved those that cared for them. Are you suggesting a failed behavioral test performed by strangers in a stressful environment is enough to determine the fate of these dogs? These were dogs that simply needed a little extra love, attention and care. Something that apparently does not jive with the new THS mandate or the OSPCA's current one. I strongly believe the most compassionate way to rebuild the THS would be to make it a refuge, sanctuary and animal hospital. Of course rebuilding it as a 'shelter' that only keeps the most adoptable animals alive would keep more money in the pockets of the officials but we sure as hell don't need another one of those in Toronto.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-90756368554729187382010-03-30T23:28:30.784-04:002010-03-30T23:28:30.784-04:00Muy bad.
Finger pointing does not serve the anima...Muy bad.<br /><br />Finger pointing does not serve the animals.<br />Dissension does not serve the animals.<br /><br />Keep your eyes on the goal; removing the current board and management at Toronto Humane Society and rebuilding the Toronto Humane Society.<br /><br />That's going to take cool heads and concrete plans.<br /><br />Look forward, not back.<br />That's how we can best serve the animals.Social Mangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135369986061367480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461669456987969974.post-84778545828569131822010-03-30T20:09:49.716-04:002010-03-30T20:09:49.716-04:00I respect Ador-A-Bull and believe that if they fou...I respect Ador-A-Bull and believe that if they found behavioural issues, the issues existed. As noted, had any of the screaming dog walkers tried to take away food? Cut nails? Breed is irrelevant (except for an issue I'm formulating). These dogs had been in THS far too long, without any training or socialization. That can be laid at the feet of the current board and management, who should be removed wholesale.Social Mangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135369986061367480noreply@blogger.com