Dear editor,
I was reading the letter headlined “Anger about Death Row dogs,” and my heart goes out to the dogs, and their owners.
At the same time I wonder what has happened at the SPCA?
Three years ago I lived in Fanny Bay with my three dogs. My neighbor had a pit bull.
On three different occasions, the pit bull, attacked my dog. The final vet cost for my dog exceeded $4,000.
The SPCA attended and told me that even though the pit bull had come into my yard, there was nothing they could do. They said the pit bull had fresh water, a nice yard to play in, and was well fed, they couldn’t do anything.
They did tell me that the run line that my dog was on, was not strong enough, and that I should change that.
When I contacted the RCMP, I was told to implement the three S’s — shoot the pit bull, shovel a hole for it, then shut up.
I have since moved to Black Creek with my dogs, These dogs are prone to barking at bears, cougars,sheep, cows, tractors, hay balers and wolves.
Now I wonder, since SPCA policies have apparently changed, since my dog got its leg crushed and I got my finger broken, and they are now putting country dogs down for barking, do I need to move again?
I thought the SPCA were supposed to protect animals, not people who move to the country and don’t like the sounds in the country.
Maybe I will move near the airport, complain about the noise of the planes, and get the airport moved.
D. Bell,
Black Creek
Editor’s note: After an initial investigation, the SPCA might refer a dangerous animal complaint to the regional district, which decides whether to advance it to a legal hearing.
