Spay and Neuter Your Pets. Ban Puppy Mills
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If none are spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years.
Ban Backyard Breeders along with Puppy Mills. It is downright depressing to know how many puppies and kittens are abandoned and unwanted everyday in North America.
Ban Backyard Breeders along with Puppy Mills. It is downright depressing to know how many puppies and kittens are abandoned and unwanted everyday in North America.
The statistics can be found on the web. I don't want to make anyone feel sick reading about it. Take my word for it that too many animals die because humans no longer want the responsibility of caring for a pet.
KUDOS to Ms. Tasse
'Underground railroad' gives second chance to doomed dogs
Special to The Globe and Mail
Johanne Tassé
Founder, Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Québec (CAACQ)
MontrealAbout twice a month, a van pulls up in front of Toronto Animal Services’ facility at Exhibition Place. Its cargo: a load of furry, barking passengers straight from Quebec, all headed for adoptive homes. Apart from knowing how to “ assis” (sit) and “ couche” (lie down), these dogs are special. They’ve all escaped certain death at overcrowded pounds across La Belle Province.
And they have Johanne Tassé to thank – she started the French Connection, a type of underground railroad for pooches, three years ago. Involved as a consultant on Quebec’s new anti-cruelty legislation, she’s helping change a province that’s been called the puppy-mill capital of North America. Ms. Tassé, 54, lives with her husband and three rescue dogs in Montreal’s West Island.
First steps
"Devoted myself full time to animal advocacy on a municipal and provincial level.”
The goal
“To reduce the number of pets killed in Quebec and to promote more responsible ownership – on average, pet owners in this province only keep their animals for two years before they discard them.”
Aha! moment
“Shelters and rescue groups were overwhelmed with the number of dogs being surrendered, so our solution was to export.
Since 2208 we’ve transported almost 800 “Frenchies” – all different ages, sizes and breeds.”
Proudest moment
“Every time I close the doors after we finish loading the truck. I can wave the driver off knowing that those dogs are safe now. It’s my greatest satisfaction.”
Next steps
New provincial legislation that imposes tougher restrictions on puppy mills, and the City of Montreal just announced plans for a better animal control system.
We’re finally trying to change the landscape in Quebec.”
The goal
“To reduce the number of pets killed in Quebec and to promote more responsible ownership – on average, pet owners in this province only keep their animals for two years before they discard them.”
Aha! moment
“Shelters and rescue groups were overwhelmed with the number of dogs being surrendered, so our solution was to export.
Since 2208 we’ve transported almost 800 “Frenchies” – all different ages, sizes and breeds.”
Proudest moment
“Every time I close the doors after we finish loading the truck. I can wave the driver off knowing that those dogs are safe now. It’s my greatest satisfaction.”
Next steps
New provincial legislation that imposes tougher restrictions on puppy mills, and the City of Montreal just announced plans for a better animal control system.
We’re finally trying to change the landscape in Quebec.”
Read more @ Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/giving/underground-railroad-gives-second-chance-to-doomed-dogs/article554300/#
'Underground railroad' gives second chance to doomed dogs - The Globe and Mail
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