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Sunday, February 15
I'M GOING TO KANSAS CITY...
by
Selma
on Sun 15 Feb 2009 01:27 PM EST
To read some good news at KC Dog Blog more »
Monday, February 9
Tuesday, February 3
ONTARIO: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE THIS
by
Selma
on Tue 03 Feb 2009 07:04 PM EST
 Update: Great editorial in the Mississauga News today. [...] Oddly enough, Bowser’s master, 21-year-old Danny Truong, finds himself
trying to prove the impossible – that his dog is not something that,
technically, doesn’t exist. Confused? So are many residents when asked about the law that prohibits ownership of pitbulls, a slang term for a number of cross-bred animals that carry some of the traits and genetic lineage of dogs such as those of the Molosser canine family. The legistlation refers to bull terrier breeds and dogs that have “an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar” to those breeds. Both the legislation and its definitions are vague, about as clear as mud, leaving residents and law enforcers alike to wrestle with its application and to prove the unprovable. [...] Update: Danny's got a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=7406&post=26375&uid=61941358224#/group.php?gid=61941358224 Remember I said I was in court last Friday? The Mississauga News came down to cover the story. I was a bit crabby about that (sorry Julia) because I hoped that the City would see the light before the screaming started. Oh well, it's their party and they can cry if they want to. Another innocent dog owner has been tagged by the Mississauga Christmas 'Pit Bull' Program. This time, a bargain-basement neutering-only clinic took it upon themselves to: a) Try to determine the ancestry of a mutt; b) Call Mississauga Animal Control to rat out the owner because of an alleged illegal 'pit bull'. Seriously, does the term 'prohibited dog' bother anybody else, or is it just me? It is of some concern that almost every person charged in Ontario has belonged to an ethnic minority or has lived with a member of an ethnic minority. Danny never thought his dog was a 'pit bull'. None of his friends at the dog park, where he's been a regular since Bowser was little, ever said they thought he looked like a banned dog. They're all furious and are writing testimonials for him. His regular vet never mentioned it. He's been all over the place, his dog is trained, socialized to play with other dogs, and is friendly with people. He walks him every day. Most of all, he loves him. Bowser is the first dog Danny's ever owned. People have a right to know whether or not they are breaking a law, in other words, to understand a law. I defy anyone to accomplish that to any degree of certainty with DOLA. This law is not based on behaviour, it's based on appearance alone. It's all guesswork and vagueness and the subjective opinions of unaccredited people based on unmeasurable qualities - which is why this law is completely rigged against a dog owner right out of the gate. The government could never, ever win any other way. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The only owners of short-haired dogs who are safe in Ontario are the owners of the extremely rare banned purebreds. They are the only ones who know exactly where they stand. The rest are easy meat for any wannabe gunslinger or ignoramus on the street who thinks he knows his stuff. Welcome to the Formerly Democratic Republic of Ontaristan, where we say one thing and do the opposite. Of course, bilge trickles down and it doesn't get much more rancid than the effluent that oozes from Queen's Park these days. Public safety, my ass. What about our safety? Danny's safety? Oh, I forgot, dog owners are second-class citizens in this place now, especially if their dogs are mutts - like 90% of the dogs in Ontario. They still have time to come to their senses in Mississippi Mississauga and face the fact that Bowser is not a 'pit bull' within the meaning of the law - enforcement of which is entirely optional, anyway. If not, this case will go to court to prove that. I guess Mississippi Mississauga will blow, oh I don't know, fifty grand or so of the taxpayers' hard-earned money trying to take a good dog away from a good owner who loves him because he might vaguely resemble another mutt in another part of the province that had an irresponsible owner many years ago. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I didn't vote for McGuilty the first time, let alone the second time he ran for office, even though I am extremely liberal in outlook. In case nobody's noticed, these guys are not liberal in any sense of the word, despite their name. I didn't trust McGuinty. If I were still in St Paul's I would not have voted for Bryant - didn't trust him either. Yet both were elected and worse, re-elected. Now everybody is whining about the nannying and the secrecy and the fiscal mismanagement and the overall failure. Hey, where have you been? They started at pathetic and have descended into abysmal. Unless you're a fan of discrimination - then they're world-class. Thursday, January 29
TORONTO ANIMAL SERVICES SOUTH IS FRESH OUT OF DOGS
by
Selma
on Thu 29 Jan 2009 05:15 PM EST
It's true. Toronto Animal Services South has no dogs for adoption. Zero. Zilch. Zip.
The place is empty. Now what? Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 21
MULTIPLE DOGS, NASTY NANNIES, A SAD STORY AND OMAHA
by
Selma
on Wed 21 Jan 2009 06:42 PM EST
Just what the title says more »
Sunday, January 18
ABOUT THOSE FIVE MILLION REPORTED BITES
by
Selma
on Sun 18 Jan 2009 05:31 PM EST
Once again we see a guess become a fact and then get jazzed up further by our friends in the media more »
Tuesday, December 23
V-DOGS ON THE COVER OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
by
Selma
on Tue 23 Dec 2008 06:43 PM EST
Sports Illustrated did a spread on the Vicktory dogs and it looks like a good one.
Congrats to BadRap for getting the truth out there against all odds. And you're right, guys. Sports Illustrated definitely owed us all a cover. Here are the details with links to the online edition. For the first time in my life, I'll be looking for the magazine at the variety store tomorrow - I want to be sure to bag a copy or two before they sell out. Unfortunately, the fringe lunatics at Peta were quoted with their usual "Let's kill all the pibbles" schtick. Maybe that's a good thing because a lot of people read Sports Illustrated. Let's hope the penny drops. Nathan has a good post, in case you missed it, about taking back the animal welfare movement from the killers and shillers. He talks about calling evil by its name. Oh, we do, Mr W, but spell it differently. Why am I reminded of a tune by the Village People?
YEAH, BUT DOGS ARE THE SCARY ONES
by
Selma
on Tue 23 Dec 2008 04:06 PM EST
The gang from BadRap did the deed. They went to Oklahoma and saved some dogs from the canine version of hell. I think Best Friends took some, too.
I don't know how many they have or how things are going but I challenge you to watch the slide show at the BR blog with dry eyes. Saturday, December 20
Tuesday, December 16
Sunday, December 14
A TREASURE TROVE
by
Selma
on Sun 14 Dec 2008 08:27 PM EST
"Little Billy" a famous Bulldog, 1853 Do you want to have some fun? Lassie found something good. Go sniff around! Thursday, December 11
GUILT BY ASSOCIATION?
by
Selma
on Thu 11 Dec 2008 06:04 PM EST
I see those infernal busybodies over at CCF have uncovered some interesting facts about a group in Philadelphia. They've also got a new website going called HumaneWatch. It turns out that an HSUS senior vice president is booked to speak at a fundraiser for the Humane League of Philadelphia on Saturday. From the CCF press release:.
Here's the background information on the story at the CCF website.
h/t Shirley T
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Saturday, October 18
FLOYD BOUDREAUX ACQUITTED
by
Selma
on Sat 18 Oct 2008 08:50 PM EDT
Legendary American Pit Bull terrier breeder Floyd Boudreaux, whose property was raided by the HSUS (among others) in 2005 has been acquitted of all charges due to a lack of evidence. The tragedy is the loss of his line - they killed every dog and puppy on his property. These yahoos at the HSUS are out of control, yet people keep sending them money. I just don't get it. Blue Dog State has the grisly details. Friday, October 10
Wednesday, October 8
Tuesday, October 7
HSUS & JENNIFER FEARING INVOLVED IN CONSPIRACY, COLLUSION?
by
Selma
on Tue 07 Oct 2008 05:30 PM EDT
Oh me oh my. The Humane Society of the United States and Jennifer Fearing (formerly of HSUS and now with Humane California) have What a surprise. They have not been formally charged yet. Pet Defense has the news release. Thanks to PD for the clarification, I've modified my post to suit. |
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