I recently read this article in the Globe and Mail about an organization of volunteers who rescue dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in the United States.
Since 2007, Open arms Pound Rescue has saved the lives of over 2000 dogs and a number of cats. Their volunteers pick up the dogs from shelters in the states, and drive them over the border to Canada.
They are prepared for any hassle at the border by having all the animals paperwork, and vaccines in order.
The reason these animals are brought to Canada is because we are more compassionate here. Animals are not disposable. The volunteers make sure every animal finds a loving home.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tragedy Strikes
A young mother in Quebec has been charged with manslaughter after a moment of inattention led to the tragic death of her three-week-old daughter.
The baby was in a car seat rocking on the kitchen floor, when her mother stepped outside a couple metres away to have a cigarette with the baby's grandmother. In the house were three adult Huskies, one of which was in a cage with a litter of puppies. As the mother turned her back for an instant, one of the Huskies mauled the baby, causing death.
The baby's mother has received the charge of manslaughter, and the grandmother was released without being charges. Reactions to the charge have been strong. Some saying it is too harsh in a case where criminal negligence would be more appropriate. There is also controversy with how fast the mother was charged. She barely had time to get over the shock of her child's death, and now she has to comprehend the implications this charge comes with.
The baby's father does not blame the baby's mother. He has said that she is an excellent mother, and he hopes that the charges don't stick.
The baby was in a car seat rocking on the kitchen floor, when her mother stepped outside a couple metres away to have a cigarette with the baby's grandmother. In the house were three adult Huskies, one of which was in a cage with a litter of puppies. As the mother turned her back for an instant, one of the Huskies mauled the baby, causing death.
The baby's mother has received the charge of manslaughter, and the grandmother was released without being charges. Reactions to the charge have been strong. Some saying it is too harsh in a case where criminal negligence would be more appropriate. There is also controversy with how fast the mother was charged. She barely had time to get over the shock of her child's death, and now she has to comprehend the implications this charge comes with.
The baby's father does not blame the baby's mother. He has said that she is an excellent mother, and he hopes that the charges don't stick.
Obituary: World's Ugliest Dog
Early this month Animal Planet's "World's Ugliest Dog" of 2009 passed away at the age of 17. Coincidently named Miss Ellie, this Chinese Crested Hairless was well known for her pimply skin, and lolling tongue. She was featured on numerous shows and commercials.
She even put her looks to good use, and with the assistance of her owners helped raise over $100,000 for the local humane society in her area. She did so much good work that Pigeon Forge mayor Keith Whaley declared November 12 as Miss Ellie Day.
She even put her looks to good use, and with the assistance of her owners helped raise over $100,000 for the local humane society in her area. She did so much good work that Pigeon Forge mayor Keith Whaley declared November 12 as Miss Ellie Day.
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