Dead pup found on riverbank, Hay River, NT
Found still alive and frozen to floor of wooden dog house. Photos courtesy BDRSPCA, Inuvik
This once beautiful young female had to be destroyed due to severe neglect suffered. Photo: BDRSPCA, Inuvik 2008
This puppy rescued from youth trying to crush her under their bicycles for fun!! Hay River, NT
Tuktoyaktuk, NT: 2 surviving sled dogs owned by Pokiak. Others were found dead frozen to the ground. RCMP called in, no charges laid, animals were not seized and their fate still remains unknown.
8 week old puppy found starving and nearly frozen to death
beside dumpster, 2008, Hay River, NT
“Best Place to be an Animal Abuser”: a dubious distinction given to the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in May 2009 and once again in 2010.
During the month of January four Public Hearings are to be held concerning the Amended Dog Act which was brought before the Legislative Assembly on November 1, 2010. These Public Hearings are being conducted in order to allow residents to submit their own views, thoughts and comments to the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure chaired by MLA David Ramsay. Mr. Ramsay has been in the past a vocal supporter for improved animal protection within the NWT.
The main point of contention contained in the amended Dog Act is the very deadly loophole:
“make exceptions for locally accepted or traditional practices”
As evidenced in so many media and news accounts already published reporting on cases of horrific animal cruelty; “locally accepted or traditional practices” have already been the sole contributor to the vast number of dogs who have suffered at the hands of not only irresponsible owners but also at the hands of those who perhaps, dare it be said, enjoy inflicting pain on the helpless.
Tolerated “locally accepted or traditional practices” as seen within the NWT are not acceptable nor tolerable under the Federal Criminal Code of Canada, which applies to everyone, everywhere in Canada.
2010 was again a very bad year for dogs across the NWT.
Wha Ti, NT: “Yuki” is the sole surviving puppy removed from the property of a person who forced her mother outside to deliver her puppies in sub-zero temperatures. Early in the year it is reported that approximately 8 to 10 dogs had been previously removed from this property. “Yuki” lost part of her tiny nose to frostbite, however her mother and litter mates were found frozen to death when RCMP arrived. RCMP also seized 2-3 more dogs found on this property, one being on such a short tether the animal could not even lay down, all were in a poor state due to neglect.
May 29, 2010: Hay River Hoarding Case: 109 dogs involved, 4 immediately put down for humane reasons; 23 puppies seized and cared for at Town shelter for 2 ½ months only to be secretly removed and destroyed by order of Town Officials instead of relocated when offer made for relocation assistance was ignored. Question remains just how these puppies were destroyed!!
Beh Choko Town Dump: 6 tiny puppies found with their throats slashed, discarded like trash because the owner failed to spay his/her animal; chose to not surrender these tiny puppies so that they could find loving homes and with a total disregard and respect for the sanctity of life, slashed their throats and threw them away like garbage. Only one puppy was lucky enough to survive.
Beh Choko: 44 Sled Dogs destroyed due to severe neglect. Charges against Dene Artist Archie Bealieau were stayed by the Crown which failed to invoke Sections 448 and 429 of F.C.C.
Chaining a dog outside, providing food every few days, subjecting the animal to sub-zero temperatures without proper arctic shelter; failing to provide exercise and a quality of life; abandoning ones dog in ones back yard without food, water and shelter in sub-zero temperatures while one takes a mini vacation as in the case of “Blaze” is intolerable and unacceptable. When Blaze’s situation was reported to Municipal Authorities no action was taken whatsoever to investigate or help this dog, despite the violation of existing By-Laws and the Federal Criminal Code.
Can this then be said to be an “acceptable local practice”; to abandon ones animal for a week while one trots off for a Christmas vacation and to have Municipal Authorities ignore the situation????????
An URGENT REQUEST FOR ACTION is being submitted to all Rescue Groups and those who serve in the rescue of animals to submit their own letters protesting this GAPING AND DEADLY LOOPHOLE “make exceptions for locally accepted or traditional practices” contained in the Amended Dog Act which will serve only to perpetuate the horrific animal cruelty that has gone for decades in the Northwest Territories.
Please submit your letters and comments prior to January 14, 2011 and please also provide copies to me: protectionofnorthernanimals@gmail.com. I will be making a presentation at the Public Hearing on January 18, 2011 here in Hay River.
Please write to:
MLA, David Ramsay
Chairman,
Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure
P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Fax: 867-873-0432 Phone: 867-669-2299
Email: david_ramsay@gov.nt.ca
https://giftofloki.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/public-hearings-on-bill-16-an-act-to-amend-the-dog-act/
excellent post as usual
These stories tear my heart open, I view these pictures through heaving sobs. These are beautiful precious children of God, these animals as well as the abusers. These abusers were born just as innocent, special, loved by the universe. Their hearts have gone cold, their self respect dreadfully damaged somehow. I try to pray for them. Hate only causes more pain and hurt. My tears and prayers are not enough. This sort of pain and cruelty can be prevented, perhaps not entirely but a significant difference can be made by changing our laws. These abusers NEED us, they need to face some consequences, they need guidance. These acts of abuse are hurting these people in their own souls and lives – they need some very tough love which starts with penalties significant enough to be a serious wake up call. Please look in the mirror and ask if you are someone who can allow this to continue, for both the animals and the abusers, when you have the ability to stop it.