Jenn Richardson's Nova Scotia Duck Toller, Chessie, was among the dozen or so canines on hand for the vigil, which marked the feast day of St. Francis, and World Animal Day.
TV images courtesy of Jon Stone, taken of video shot by a very nice CTV cameraman.
Jon Stone and Bob Riley, with Richard Koekman in the background.
If you look closely in upper right photo, you may spot an orb right above Jon's head.
Bullet (I think it's him at least), dressed for the occasion.
Linda Koekman with Samara and Spirit.
Photos courtesy of Gail Gallant.
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what law stops you from visiting Brindi? is it actually written out somewhere that you have no visitation rights? still saying prayers morning noon and night. you will get your baby back, i feel it
ReplyDeleteWell, if there is a law, nobody's told me about it. I could spend a few thousand extra dollars and get a special court order for it, but until now we thought I'd be able to get her out already...
ReplyDeletewhy do you need a special court order to visit your dog. what specifically stops you from visiting. who holds this authority? what about toys--can you bring her toys and some of your clothing and treats--who stops this? why do they stop it and under what law. is there some sort of act or legislation you could post so i better understand--thanks
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I would need a court order because Animal Services has refused to allow me to visit her and the SPCA is backing up their authority, because it is a private contractor for Animal Services. I have requested permission many times from Animal Services; in fact, at first, the city's lawyer told my lawyer that I would be allowed to see her, all I needed to do was call Animal Services beforehand. I went to the SPCA to do this twice, and it was very very upsetting; I was given a classic runaround. And at the time my lawyer was focusing on the court case, so he didn't follow up on it.
ReplyDeleteMy current lawyer has done more to press for permission, to no avail. Therefore it seems only a court order would do it.
I noticed that a woman in Toronto who just lost an appeal about her pit bull was allowed to see her dog during the eight months he was impounded.
To answer the rest of your query, I brought in some blankets and food for her at the beginning. I also brought in a bunch of fresh bones, but they refused to take them, claiming it would disturb the other dogs; the next time I showed up with six bones to share with the other dogs. Since then they accept the bones I do bring.
It would be interesting to see what they do if other people brought treats in for her!! Thank you and thanks again for your prayers!!
PS Forgot to add - the Animal COntrol By-Law is the only law I know of governing the pound and its duties; it says nothing about owner visits.
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