Update on BSL in Canada - They’re Going to Kill Me on Thursday!!
Posted on 2007 under Animal Advocacy, BSL - Breed Specific Legislation, Companion & Service Dogs, Furbabies in Need of Help, Just Sad :(, Laws & Legislation, Petitions, Video |6 Jun
For background, please see the original story - BSL in Canada - They’re Going to Kill Me on Thursday!!. Basically an 8 mo old pit bull mix may lose her life due to BSL in Ontario, Canada. She is also a SDIT - service dog in training for Fibromyalgia and anxiety and panic attacks.
Her crimes? One, that she was not altered; on the advise of the vet Tammy was waiting until after Daisy completed her heat cycle. The spaying was scheduled.
Two, Daisy jumped up to greet an elderly woman outside a store, who fell down and was injured. The law is constituting this as an attack under the Dog Owners Liability Act 5.1 (a).
On Monday, June 4, officials came to Tammy’s home and took Daisy as she and her children stood by watching, unable to do anything. Sadly due to the laws there, they can do that.
- A peace officer may enter ANY home and seize any dog suspected of being a “pit bull” if they believe that there has been a contravention of the Act of any of its regulations. If the officer believes immediate action is required they do NOT have to obtain a warrant to enter your home.
- If you own a restricted “pit bull” and you are convicted of ANY offense under the new Law , your dog must be destroyed.
Between yesterday and today a lot has happened. People have rallied around Tammy and Daisy. They have formed a group to help to coordinate efforts in trying to save Daisy’s life.
People have donated to help to fund her legal fees. A retainer has been sent to The Law Firm of Hacker Gignac Rice to represent Tammy at her first court appearance tomorrow morning at 9:30am. The DLCC (Dog Legislation Coalition of Canada) has also been contacted and is ready to get involved.
I want to thank Itchmo, Dog Stories and PetsitUSA for answering my plea to help get the word out.
I want to get the word out to raise awareness on this, not just for Daisy but for all the dogs that Daisy represents who are threatened by BSL and unreasonable laws.
Yes, Tammy made mistakes, but is it fair to take an innocent life as punishment??
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by For The Love of the Dog » Blog Archive » BSL in Canada - They’re Going to Kill Me on Thursday!!, on June 6 2007 @ 5:24 pm
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by Tammy Cole, on June 27 2007 @ 8:12 pm
Hello this is Tammy Daisy’s owner
I would first like to Ty for your kindness in our story. Yes it was my mistakes the first was in trusting the breaded that she was not a pit, don’t get me wrong I LOVE them but know they have to be at least 3 to be legeal in Ont So i took Daisy to vet as An American Bull Dog/Lab and not a question was asked about pit till she got older and that was when we all saw pit so made planes to get her fix. I needed my medications so called ahead so they would be ready so i would not have to wait in and out I left Daisy tied to a “D” handle on a utility door with my Daughter 8 1/2 and Son 11 1/2. After coming out gone max 3 Min’s I took daisy off my Son 11 1/2 held the top of Daisy’s leash as i gave her some love as she misses me even for a min and treats for being a good girl. Then as i stood up an elderly lady approached and Daisy still happy just getting treats jumped to say hi to her and she feel to the ground my heart dropped and i help the lady up and inside i felt so bad i cried all the way home.
I f for one moment i could take it all back i would but with great pain and tears that don’t seem to stop falling i have lost her our whole family hasn’t been the same since
I want to thank all who have helped in so many different way it truly means the world to me
I know i should have had full control and I know i should have had her fixed but on a disability and it cost $330,00 her in Ont Canada its 1/2 my Cheque but had her set to go in and then she went into heat and at my vets recommendation it would be better to wait till after heat cycle and had a date set so… with all best intentions it all has come crumbling down on me but i hurt most for Daisy. Some people can be so mean and hurtful making my medical condition worse.
NOW ON A BETTER NOTE
We are still fighting and Daisy is still waiting to come home or be relocated. I should have more news on June 29th or July 2nd all finger toes and yes paws crossed for Daisy.
Ty Again
Tammy and Daisy
by Tammy Cole, on June 27 2007 @ 8:15 pm
Ty For not forgetting about Daisy it truly means the world to me (((HUGS))))
Tammy and Daisy