FREE BRINDI: What is the SPCA position?

Thursday, August 21, 2008

What is the SPCA position?

This is a response to a letter sent by Jon Stone last week to the SPCA. It is signed, appropriately enough, by its treasurer.
Normally I would not post this. But because it appears that false information being circulated about the case, it seems necessary.

I must also point out that I have no knowledge whatsoever that the SPCA is offering assistance or involved in discussions. Nor is any other group to date.

-----Original Message-----
From: james Kochanoff [mailto:j_kochanoff@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 9:35 PM
To: jon_stone@ns.sympatico.ca
Subject: RE: Mis-representation of the role of NS SPCA

Dear Jon,

Thanks for your email. You are correct on your comments.

Our shelter as are most SPCA's in the country are dependant on animal control contracts to survive. The reality is without government funding, it is the only way we can pay for investigation and housing for cruelty cases we investigate across the province.

It would be a good PR move with the public to make a statement against the HRM regarding Brindi. Unfortunately it would cut us out of city discussions in the case and that would not benefit her.

We continue to work behind the scenes to offer guidance to the HRM on the dog's behavior. It may not generate good press but it will hopefully prevent this poor dog from losing its life from the mistakes of its owner.

Please continue to voice your concerns - your comments are having an effect.

Sincerely,

Jim Kochanoff
SPCA Treasurer

1 comment:

AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Keep staying strong Francesca. You are doing fantastic and you have become a LEADER not a follower which is exactly what animal rights groups really need and WANT! You and Brindi represent thousands of other pet owners and pets that presently have a FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY within their own properties. This by-law MUST change and EVERYONE needs to continue to fight. Take a breather to gather your thoughts and rest when it gets overwhelming and the next day, you will be ready to take things head on again. You are setting a precedent in this province and you are someone that we are all proud of for standing up, being accountable and fighting for change, love and loyalty.

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HELP! HALIFAX WANTS TO KILL MY DOG!

My beloved companion and partner, over six years on death row and it's not over! In July 2008, Halifax dogcatchers seized my dog Brindi on an order to destroy her they issued without any warning - and without legal backing. Her crimes? Two reported scuffles with other dogs, and a third instance of getting loose accidentally, running to check out an approaching dog, which she never touched. She never bit a person or inflicted an injury to a dog that required medical attention. The city refused to reconsider, let alone negotiate; it rejected every alternative to killing Brindi, ignoring pleas from neighbors, trainer, vet, groomer, kennel owner, and hundreds of others - and no less than 5 positive behaviour assessments. A long, traumatic, destructive battle, with judges virtually washing their hands of her and sweeping aside all legal constraints on the city. In fact, they gave it more power - leaving her fate in the hands of the city that already decided to kill her! Halifax never deemed her dangerous - and the law does not even require dangerous dogs to be put down. HELP!