hu·mane/(h)yo͞oˈmān/Adjective
1. Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
2. Inflicting the minimum of pain.
3. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
4. Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion:
5. Marked by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns:
6. Civilizing or liberal
Synonyms: compassionate, humanitarian, merciful - These adjectives mean marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering:
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humane society –noun ( often initial capital letter ) an organization devoted to promoting humane ideals, especially with reference to the treatment of animals.
Origin: 1770–80
A humane society may be a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons, although in many countries, it is now used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCAs). In the United Kingdom, it may also be a society that provides a waterways rescue, prevention, and recovery service, or that gives awards for the saving of human life (see: Royal Humane Society). Wikipedia
The first SPCA in Canada was the Canadian SPCA founded in Montreal in 1869. The other societies developed on a regional basis and now 123 societies are represented at a federal level by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies http://cfhs.ca/
Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
City Discourages Puppy Mills
STRONG MESSAGE TO BACKYARD/PUPPY MILL BREEDERS:
We Don't Want You Here in the GTA
No Full On Pet Sale Ban of cats, dogs in retail stores....
But a lot of tighter restrictions and promised upgraded city monitoring of retail stores to ensure the animals they offer for sale have not snuck in the back door from factory-farm-breeders within Canada and crossing the border. (See the Wendy Mesley CBC Marketplace video HERE "How much do you know about that puppy in the window")
Kudos and thanks to the efforts of Mr Dean Maher, (Link ) who led the charge on this initiative, having started the ball rolling almost a year ago by his detailed and well-researched proposal.
Tail wags and meows from the animals whose concerns were ably represented in the form of Councillor Glenn de Baeremaeker, (link) who not only focussed the media moment by bringing in one of the puppies from Toronto Animals Services, (" He showed off a beautiful basset hound named Betsy"), but also ensured significant amendments were made to the otherwise watered down city staff report.
Should the Licensing and Standards Committee recommendations be accepted by the full City Council, when you buy an animal (cat,dog) from a retail store in the GTA they will now come from one of 4 places:
Toronto Animal Services, Humane Societies, Legitimate Shelters/Rescues or Licenced Certified Breeders.
No more will people learn much later after horrendous vet bills that the animals had significant health problems or genetic defects.
There was one deputant of the 8 or so that showed up who gave a very moving story of how after being promised a healthy animal with a clear lineage and history, actually had come from a puppy mill factory farm, costing her over $4200 in vet bills for an animal with ongoing prtoblems. Story link
This is but a small, yet significant step, towards valuing animals as sentient beings and companions rather than a property product.
Even the pet store owners and their 'better business' group are okay with the recommendations.
A good day for animal lovers to feel optimistic! City council will vote on the tighter rules in June.
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News Links:
City tightens up rules for pet stores- CP24
http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2011/05/city-has-voted-in-favour-of-restricting.html
Toronto could restrict pet store sales - National Post
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/31/city-hall-goes-to-dogs-for-pet-store-debate
We Don't Want You Here in the GTA
No Full On Pet Sale Ban of cats, dogs in retail stores....
But a lot of tighter restrictions and promised upgraded city monitoring of retail stores to ensure the animals they offer for sale have not snuck in the back door from factory-farm-breeders within Canada and crossing the border. (See the Wendy Mesley CBC Marketplace video HERE "How much do you know about that puppy in the window")
Kudos and thanks to the efforts of Mr Dean Maher, (Link ) who led the charge on this initiative, having started the ball rolling almost a year ago by his detailed and well-researched proposal.
Tail wags and meows from the animals whose concerns were ably represented in the form of Councillor Glenn de Baeremaeker, (link) who not only focussed the media moment by bringing in one of the puppies from Toronto Animals Services, (" He showed off a beautiful basset hound named Betsy"), but also ensured significant amendments were made to the otherwise watered down city staff report.
Should the Licensing and Standards Committee recommendations be accepted by the full City Council, when you buy an animal (cat,dog) from a retail store in the GTA they will now come from one of 4 places:
Toronto Animal Services, Humane Societies, Legitimate Shelters/Rescues or Licenced Certified Breeders.
No more will people learn much later after horrendous vet bills that the animals had significant health problems or genetic defects.
There was one deputant of the 8 or so that showed up who gave a very moving story of how after being promised a healthy animal with a clear lineage and history, actually had come from a puppy mill factory farm, costing her over $4200 in vet bills for an animal with ongoing prtoblems. Story link
This is but a small, yet significant step, towards valuing animals as sentient beings and companions rather than a property product.
Even the pet store owners and their 'better business' group are okay with the recommendations.
A good day for animal lovers to feel optimistic! City council will vote on the tighter rules in June.
---
News Links:
City tightens up rules for pet stores- CP24
http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2011/05/city-has-voted-in-favour-of-restricting.html
Toronto could restrict pet store sales - National Post
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/31/city-hall-goes-to-dogs-for-pet-store-debate
Saturday, October 9, 2010
TREE SAVER KEN BECOMES DOG HUGGER KEN
BEAUTIFUL STRAY DOG CAUSES SCENE AT BLOOR and LANSDOWNE
(Red and white, Border Collie mix about 2 years old) goes charging down the middle of Bloor headed east, looking scared and lost. No owner in sight. Thanks to the sharp eyes of Terry and George, we were able to rescue him.
After a 4 block chase one way and then the other, we were finally able to grab him, pull him over to the sidewalk in front of the Bloordale Pantry (great food by the way) and kept him safe.
I called 311 and was impressed with their response. Within 25 minutes or so an Animal Services officer took him into custody. No collar or tag, not neutered and probably not microchipped (only sure way to protect your animals, cat or dog). He will be held pending the owner being contacted or looking for him at Toronto Animal Services. *
Note: This was not an abused dog and likely not an irresponsible owner as he was very healthy and looked well cared for. Someone said he is owned by someone in the area (I will put up posters).
I want to thank the many people who tried to help catch him (including two younbg guys who were faster than I was). You all made my day.
Guess it was just one of those "the universe puts you somewhere you're meant to be to do some good" things..... Ken Wood's Scorecard: Saved several trees, Saved one dog... (and other stuff) If nothing else happens, I can live with that.
* IF THIS IS YOUR DOG: He is being kept safe at: City of Toronto Animal Services SOUTH Region - Call 416 338 6668 ID #A568294
About 10:30am I was having coffee at Coffee Time with some people who care about animal issues and wanting to do something to remedy the cat overpopulation problems both here and in Hamilton. We were trying to come up with humane solutions to find homes for abandoned animals, and talking about the need for mandatory spay-neuter of animals to prevent suffering, when.... THIS GUY:
(Red and white, Border Collie mix about 2 years old) goes charging down the middle of Bloor headed east, looking scared and lost. No owner in sight. Thanks to the sharp eyes of Terry and George, we were able to rescue him.
After a 4 block chase one way and then the other, we were finally able to grab him, pull him over to the sidewalk in front of the Bloordale Pantry (great food by the way) and kept him safe.
I called 311 and was impressed with their response. Within 25 minutes or so an Animal Services officer took him into custody. No collar or tag, not neutered and probably not microchipped (only sure way to protect your animals, cat or dog). He will be held pending the owner being contacted or looking for him at Toronto Animal Services. *
Note: This was not an abused dog and likely not an irresponsible owner as he was very healthy and looked well cared for. Someone said he is owned by someone in the area (I will put up posters).
I want to thank the many people who tried to help catch him (including two younbg guys who were faster than I was). You all made my day.
Guess it was just one of those "the universe puts you somewhere you're meant to be to do some good" things..... Ken Wood's Scorecard: Saved several trees, Saved one dog... (and other stuff) If nothing else happens, I can live with that.
* IF THIS IS YOUR DOG: He is being kept safe at: City of Toronto Animal Services SOUTH Region - Call 416 338 6668 ID #A568294
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Lots of Local Issues Coming Up
I've spent several days just walking around the ward, talking to my neighbours, snapping cellphone pictures and generally just getting an up to date feel for what's happening in my local area. Nothing beats just walking around to find out what is really going on.
I've also been following the news about the city budget, the mayoral race and the ever present big city TTC issues.
What strikes me most is how our mainstream news producers like to beat stories to death and seem to set the agenda for what should be most talked about in the city. While this sometimes helps and is noble in intent to involve citizens, it more often than not deflects attention away from neighbourhood issues and perhaps even turns people off participating in the political process. (Witness the Adam Giambrone never-ending soap opera - is anyone tired of it yet?)
Here just a few of the really local things ward 18 voters need to be aware of:
I've also been following the news about the city budget, the mayoral race and the ever present big city TTC issues.
What strikes me most is how our mainstream news producers like to beat stories to death and seem to set the agenda for what should be most talked about in the city. While this sometimes helps and is noble in intent to involve citizens, it more often than not deflects attention away from neighbourhood issues and perhaps even turns people off participating in the political process. (Witness the Adam Giambrone never-ending soap opera - is anyone tired of it yet?)
Here just a few of the really local things ward 18 voters need to be aware of:
- Dufferin Grove Park is in danger of being taken over by city bureaucrats and we may lose many of the really innovative, successful and much appreciated programs there. For a starter background, see The Toronto Star Sat. Feb 20, 2010 "Bureaucratic Meddling Puts Park's Magic At Risk" by Catherine Porter: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/768586--porter-bureaucratic-meddling-puts-park-s-magic-at-risk?bn=1 Or just visit the park and see the "magic" for yourselves. Or check out the wonderful park website and newsletter: http://www.dufferinpark.ca/home/wiki/wiki.php
- West Toronto Collegiate Institute secondary school to be CLOSED ! Likely this September, 2010. This is a gorgeous building right across from where I live and is on land next to the small MacGregor Park near College/Lansdowne. For some background on this, see: Closing West Toronto Collegiate Would Be A Crime http://www.thelittleeducationreport.com/Closingwest.html or the junctioneer story: http://breakingprojects.com/junctioneer/2009/09/28/west-toronto-collegiate-instituteto-be-closed-and-land-sold/ You will no doubt be seeing the SAVE OUR SCHOOLS signs popping up everywhere. What's at issue is that this is public taxpayer land owned by a cash-strapped school board that could very well end up being turned into a gentrified privately developed condo.
- CATS, CATS, CATS - Have you noticed how many stray and abandoned cats we have in our back alleys, back yards and industrial areas? There is an excellent documentary film called CAT CITY by Justine Pimlott that really tells the story well. (You can see a short trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9x1sOzaYU0 or check out the Facebook page about it ). There are TENS OF THOUSANDS of cats roaming our city, due primarily to irresponsible owners who do not spay or neuter pets then abandon or lose them. It is a crisis our city council is ignoring. We must have a city response: bylaw to require spay-neuter of all pets, the only exception being certified bona fide breeders. We need more low cost spay neuter clinics, in downtrown Toronto.
- THE BUDGET and TAXES and USER FEES: This is not just a big city issue. a $9.2 BILLION budget can hide a lot of nasty suprises for citizens. TTC, Police, Library and Board of Health are getting increases. Property taxes go up 4% and there are increases to user fees and a host of hidden charges. Some background here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-budget-fails-to-hold-the-line-on-property-tax/article1469658/ Still time for changes to be made as the public is invited to comment March 1 and 2 (you can email councillors, the Mayor or attend and make a deputation Here is the city website about the budget: http://www.toronto.ca/budget2010/index.htm ). The final budget will be debated and passed by City Councl on April 15, 16. Get involved. It WILL affect YOU!
Stay tuned for more blog posts. I intend to develop a real platform of issues that voters can debate and decide upon. Issues, not spin is my promise and intent. Let's take local democracy to heart and decide our own future, together. No more self-centered or complacent leaders who tell us what to do.
DAVENPORT DESERVES BETTER
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