R.O.A.R. - Reform Ontario Animal Rights organized a protest at Queen's Park today to demand the Ontario government change the legislation governing the OSPCA (Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
On May 10, 2010 the OSPCA indefinitely shut the doors to its Newmarket head office and shelter due to a virulent strain of ringworm. All 350 animals in the shelter except the turtles would be euthanized. Due to public protest the mass killing was stopped but not before 102 animals were put down.
R.O.A.R. states on their Facebook page that the OSPCA is beginning to collect new animals which they are housing in a trailer on the property. They say the OSPCA described the ringworm outbreak as a matter of public health, yet they have not released information on the condition or care of the remaining and/or new animals or on the safety of the building. Newmarket/Aurora MPP Frank Klees (pictured, above) said a "fundamental change" to the legislation was needed. Sunny Reuter of Richmond Hill (pictured, right) gave an emotional speech about the killing of her dog Arko, or 'Snowy' as they called him at the pound.
The organizers are asking the public to promote and sign this petiton. R.O.A.R. also has a Facebook group you can join.
A Canine Protester at Queen's Park today.
I was at the rally yesterday and I was totally blown away by stories. Like alot of others, I was brought to tears by Sunny's story. It was wonderful to see all the supporters and to be able to spread the message. We will continue to support MPP Frank Klees and Cheir DiNovo as they bring our concerns to the floor.Let's all keep on ROARING!!
ReplyDeleteThe rally was a huge success in so many ways! Pet owners having their stories of OSPCA abuse heard, collection of petition signatures, spreading the word to the public, and showing the OSPCA that our group will not give up the fight! R.O.A.R!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for acknowledging that the rally was held and giving it some press.
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