The Globe and Mail, or Fiberal rag as I like to refer to it as, has a repulsive article in yesterday's paper.

Here is an excerpt which activated my gag reflex:
Lean and muscular, Bryant is light on his feet in the ring, where he's spent hundreds of hours since he took up boxing more than 30 years ago. But he's also fierce-he squints his eyes and grits his jaw when he takes a punch, a far cry from the genial and charming demeanour that has made him such a popular cabinet minister. (He was appointed attorney general in 2003 and became famous for banning pit bulls.)

Followed by retching...

Bryant took up boxing at the age of 10, after his small size (he's under 5 foot 8) precluded most team sports. "In boxing, they match you by weight, so I was sparring with the ittiest-bittiest boxers around," he says. Still, he considers his mother's willingness to let him step into the ring a great sacrifice on her part. "It's hardly a parent's dream for their child to go off and get hit," says Bryant, who grew up near Victoria.

The above statement certainly explains a lot.. I was positive he has small man's syndrome but the proof is in the pudding.. or boxer shorts..

Now here is the excerpt that threw me into Exorcist type, head spinning revoltion.

FIGHTIN' WORDS

- Favourite boxer Muhammad Ali

- Favourite move "Not getting hit"

- Best bout ever Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier in the famous 1975 "Thrilla in Manila" -Ali was declared the winner after 14 rounds

- Worst hit you ever took "Trevor Tobias, right cross, first round, 1982-the rest is fuzzy"

- Best boxing movie Rocky (1976)

- Toughest opponent "Pit bulls, so I banned them"

If you can stomach reading the rest, be my guest.. here is the link.

I stumbled across a new virtual pet called Foo Pets. Go check it out. I set up a cute little Rottweiler girl pup and named her Peppa. You have to feed, play with, water and take care of your virtual pet or it will be sent to the shelter to be looked after.

I looked around for some information about what it costs to own a dog per year. I know what it costs me since I keep track. The first year I had my youngest dog it cost me 15,000.00 for all three of my mid sized dogs (70 - 75 lbs). Now I had some expenses incurred that are part and parcel in having a pup. My other two dogs were senior dogs therefore there were some extra vet bills tacked on, but overall it isn't really that out of line.

According to one source I found:

Product/Service	Cost 1st Year			Yearly Cost
	Low Cost	My Cost	High Cost	Low Cost	My Cost	High Cost
Purchase Price	0	50	1000	0	0	0
Food	125	300	500	125	300	500
Vaccines	20	75	150	10	60	100
Vet Bills	40	75	400	40	125	400
Spay/Neuter	35	120	200	0	0	0
Bed	25	70	150	0	7	15
Treats	20	20	100	0	20	75
Chew Bones	20	90	150	0	20	50
Bowls	5	8	25	0	1	3
Collars	8	5	20	0	1	2
Leash	5	7	20	0	1	2
Training	15	40	450	0	10	100
Fence	0	750	1500	0	0	75
Vitamins	15	20	75	2	15	8
Flea Control	20	20	200	20	20	200
Heartworm	50	52	100	50	52	100
Shampoo	6	6	25	6	6	25
Grooming	0	0	400	0	0	400
Grooming Tools	8	8	250	1	0	25
Dental Care	0	0	40	0	0	40
Stain Cleaner	8	30	75	5	5	75
Waste Disposal	0	0	50	0	0	5
Training Aids	25	25	300	3	3	30
Deworming	6	6	30	6	6	30
Boarding	15	150	200	15	150	200
Crate	40	50	150	4	5	15
Car Restraint	0	0	100	0	0	10
Totals	$511.00	$1977.00	$6600.00	$287.00	$807.00	$2485.00
Total over the life of a 14 year old dog				Low Cost	My Cost	High Cost
				$4,242.00	$12,468.00	$38,905.00

The costs estimated by the author are based on a 50 pound dog living in the midwest US.

Maybe the thoughts of a "virtual" pet are more reasonable for some. Think about the downturn in the economy, all you need for your virtual pet is the cost of your internet. Hell no! What was I thinking.. I wouldn't give up my little snuggle bug for anything. I would eat KD as a steady diet to give my dog what he needs. It is still sort of fun to have a virtual pet too.. I'll see how long I can keep Peppa alive.

Check it out, just for fun...

Sports Illustrated writer Jim Gorant just signed a BOOK DEAL to write a book about the Vick dogs, entitled "The Lost Dogs."

There is a post over at Bad Rap today. Check it out...

There is a great post over at Caveat this morning which gives you an update on our fundraising.

Excerpt:

I await up-to-the-minute numbers from the Banned Aid treasurer who is working hard to keep track.  Our small cohort of people (including the sole webmaster) is struggling to keep up with announcements.  In other words, we haven't got everybody on the website yet but you can click the 'Who's Helping' box under the Bone-O-Meter, which I updated today with a ballpark amount, to find out.

How do you spell relief?  S-U-P-P-O-R-T.

We got it.   Big-time.

Somehow, the stars aligned for a lot of us across the continent within the past couple of months.  It's as if everybody woke up from a spell at the same time and said WTF?  We gotta save the dogs!

Read the rest here...

The DLCC wants to say THANK YOU to the Canadian Kennel Club, as they will be sending Clayton Ruby a cheque for $8,000!!!!!!

Those folks deserve a HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE, especially the Board of  Directors, who gave it a UNANIMOUS 'green light'!!!

It looks as though we'll get our Supreme Court filing submitted on time - but we couldn't have without all of you. Now the wait will be to see if the SC of Canada will read the case; only time will tell so cross your fingers, rub your lucky rabbits' foot, light your candles...do whatever you have to do, but keep those positive thoughts coming!!!! For those who have donated to, and supported this legal challenge, our expressions of gratitude will never be enough. The outpouring of confidence from the purebred community has never been stronger, or more affirming - I don't know where to start, but we hope you all know what an enormous difference you ALL have made!!

Now it's on to the courthouse!!!

Yours in dogs,

Dawne Deeley
TsarShadow Carelians
CKC Perm Reg'd Bear Dogs
Founder/Board member - Dog Legislation Council of Canada
www.carelianbeardogs.com

 

 

Recently, a London woman kindly took in a dog down on its luck. The dog in the picture above (Faith), along with another dog, belonged to neighbors. The dogs were disposable items and left behind when they moved away. The woman, I’ll call her Jane which is not her real name, along with her 13 year old son willingly gave Faith a permanent home.

 

Here is an excerpt from her letter:

 

Faith has had her vaccinations, spayed and chipped. When I got her she was starving for attention and pretty thin, she had bonded instantly with my son who is thirteen. I loved her right from the beginning, she is an awesome dog.

 

I have been laid off since Oct. so in the morning I will be watching the news and she curls right up and sleeps for about two hours. At around 12pm she will wait by the door for my son coming home for lunch and also around 3:30 when he comes homes from school.

 

London animal control got a tip from someone saying there was a “pitbull” at a certain address. When AC showed up, they deemed her a “pitbull” and said Jane had 14 days to get Faith out of province or Faith would be killed. Unfortunately the previous owners had her micro chipped, and chip identified her as a “pitbull” and listed her age at approx 1 1/2 yrs old.

 

With choices running low, Jane contacted ANML RESQ. The rescue has safely moved Faith out of the province where she has a chance to find a loving forever home and second chance at life.

 

Here is another excerpt from Jane’s letter:

 

All I ask and wish for is that someone protects her and loves her.  She did not deserve to be taken away from a home with people who could find no fault with her.  Faith is so deserving of a good wholesome family that will keep her and cherish her forever. 

 

It is extremely difficult for me to let go however it was this option or she was to be destroyed by those that are enforcing a law with no merit.  Faith did nothing wrong other than being born a ‘type’ of dog.  This law has destroyed many lives I am certain, as my son and I are grieving this loss.  I am uncertain if we will ever completely heal.

 

Another dog has been ripped from its loving owner for no reason other than how it looks. Thanks McGuinty Liberals for bringing heartbreak to thousands of Ontario dog owners for no reason other than political optics.

 

Here is an excerpt from a volunteer at Gerdy’s Rescue and Adoptions, who are the receiving rescue for Faith:

 

 This has been an emotional roller coaster for all involved I am certain.  Even though I have been actively moving animals in and out of both Quebec and Ontario - I never was touched by this on a personal level.  I have a strong feeling that no one really does understand the magnitude of this ban until there is a loved one or acquaintance that has been affected.
 
I am a personal friend of Faith’s owner. London Animal Control (London Animal Care Centre) arrived at her home.  Faith was not involved in an incident such as free at large, an attack or excessive barking.  Faith was outside on the balcony and someone said she was using this as her bathroom.  Animal control investigated and found no evidence - therefore unfounded.  When he was at the door Faith came to him and was licking his hand and was being her friendly self. That's when he said Faith was a pit bull. The owner said “no she is boxer mix”.  He looked at her teeth and said she was only approx. 1 year old and Faith was to leave the province unless there was proof Faith was 3.5 years of age.
 
I read the checklist from London Animal Care Centre; which clearly indicates the 'proof dog is not a pit bull' and 'proof dog is a 'restricted' pit bull.  In reading this “checklist” you can clearly see that it is impossible to keep any short haired mutt within London if there is no documents almost from birth dated 2005.  
 
On a side note from the personal friend/rescue worker: The owner who rescued Faith has recently suffered tremendous tragic personal loss.  She only wanted to hold onto what is left and Faith played a huge part. She suffers silently.  She is a strong woman however this is one blow that she could have done without. This is not only about a dog; but it is also about a human being. Hopefully something good can come out of this.  Hopefully there is hope.  I have 'Faith'.
  
I would like to remind dog owners to please not register your dog with your vet or license her as a “pitbull”, “pitbull terrier” "stafford cross" or any similar term. There is no such breed and you are only giving ammunition to those choosing to enforce this law (which there is no obligation to enforce).

Remember:

 

Do not let Animal Control officers enter your home or take your dog. Demand to see a warrant.

Know your rights and contact a lawyer if you are in need of legal assistance.

Do not volunteer information. This may be used against you!

For more information about what to do if Animal Control comes to your door click here.
 

 

Before I get into the meat and potatoes of this offer, I would personally like to say that I have one of these collar racks that was given to me as a gift by the person who makes them. All items handcrafted by Dirk are exquisite quality. I highly recommend treating yourself to a wood crafted item by Dirk.

I sell shadow leash & collar racks, $19.95 each, now reduced to $15.00 +
shipping. Or pick up for free. <G>

I will donate the entire amount to the "fund".

I have on hand two Rotties, two Labs, one JRT and one APBT on hand.

I can make more, but at regular price, will donate that as well.

I would also need a profile shot of your dog if a mix.

If you're dreaming of spring, I have two Muskoka chairs ready at $99
each, will donate half of that.

Custom made you can order any outdoor wood product (white cedar) such as
a wishing well, bench, planter, whatever you can think of.

Price = Time and material. Donation half of that. Till April 1st.

To view pictures of some of Dirk's talents, click here.

To place an order, please contact Dirk by email

skipper25 @ bmts.com (no spaces)

h/t Caveat

The Saluki Club of Canada have donated 1000.00 to the legal challenge and issued a challenge to other clubs to match or exceed the amount.

Here is the link and details at Caveat.

Huge warm thanks to the Saluki Club of Canada! Plus the individual members in the Saluki Club who went above and beyond. Much appreciated...

I will grant 25% off my usual fees for any real estate transaction or will provided that the client mentions that the DLCC or Banned Aid Coalition when they call me.

I have two offices, one in Markham and one in the Beaches in Toronto. It is best to call me at my Markham office on weekdays. I can handle real estate transactions anywhere in Ontario with electronic registration, but clients will have to come to one of my offices to sign documents.

I will donate 25% of any commission earned if it is referred to me by someone who mentions Bill 132. This includes someone far away needing a Realtor. Just email or call me and I will find one in your area who specializes in what you are looking for. 25% of my referral fee for that transaction will also go to the DLCC in their fight against Bill 132.

I basically work the GTA area and 905 and parts of 705.

You can reach me at Royal LePage Your Community (the #1 Canadian RLP Brokerage) at 1-866-880-6572

Marni Smith
contact info

Thank you Marni! on behalf of Banned Aid Coalition, of which you have been a long term devoted DLCC member.

Hat tip to Colleen Wilkinson Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club for thinking of this...

Excerpt:

I asked the cat owners! Everyone said I was nuts! But guess what! We have purry friends! Hurray!

Thanks to Karen and her Tonkinese!
 
As a cat person, I am mailing a donation c/o Clayton Ruby tonight . Good for us that you have Clayton!

Karen Clarke

Tonkinese

PS I have dogs too & my rescue may have Bull Terrier in her background
-- a very sweet girl

--
Coleen Wilkinson

From: Starr White
Subject: Boston Pizza Donation

Received: Sunday, January 18, 2009,

The donation from our Boston Pizza Restaurant in Peterborough North is being sent to Mr. Ruby's office. The total from the restaurant is $1,107.90 plus $25 that was collected in the jar.

Total $1132.90


Starr White
Windstorm Salukis
www.angelstonefarms .com/dogs

On behalf of Banned Aid Coalition, thank you Starr! You have been a guiding light in this fundraising effort. Huge hugs of thanks...

A message from the Canadian Kennel Club:

BANNED AID BATTLES IN 11TH HOUR RALLY!

 

Having raised and paid a total of $650,000, only to loose the last appeal, the Banned Aid Coalition (Advocates for the Underdog, Golden Horseshoe APBTC, American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Canada, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada and the Dog Legislation Council of Canada) have not quit and gone home! They will, through legal council Clayton Ruby, make one more attempt to overturn Ontario's Bill 132 which banned 3 purebreds and untold mixes fitting the physical definition of a "pit bull" in the province.

 

This has now truly become a valiant effort on the part of those individuals involved to change the status of this Provincial breed ban. If unsuccessful in their efforts, their failure will not be because of lack of effort and a failure would clear the way for unchallenged legislation to be introduced elsewhere in the country.

 

In less than 9 days, by January 23, 2009, an outstanding $67,000 must be paid (or guaranteed) before Banned Aid can proceed with an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada which is estimated to cost yet another $70,000.

 

"After raising and paying $650,000," said Cathy Prothro treasurer for the Banned Aid Coalition "It would be a travesty for our dogs to have come so far and have to stop now for the sake of $67,000 that we just don't have in hand at the moment. This isn't much time and we need help."

 

"So far, the majority of funds raised have come from individual donors that are too many to list," said Prothro "but it would be appropriate to thank the CKC clubs and related organizations who have come forward!"

 

The following have come forward with financial support contributing a significant percent of the total $650,000 raised and paid so far. For those who have been holding back...consider a contribution before the January 23 filing date.

 

Your donations are critical today and can be sent RIGHT NOW using:

 

The Paypal donate button on www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org  

 

OR by forwarding to

 

DLCC/BAC,

c/o Cathy Prothro,

351 Pleasant St.  

Dartmouth, NS,

B2Y 3S4,

 

OR directly to Clayton Ruby (using the words “In trust for Banned-Aid" in the subject line of your cheque)

11 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto ON, M5R 1B2.

 

THE BANNED AID COALITION WOULD LIKE TO PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGE, COMMEND AND THANK THE FOLLOWING CKC CLUBS WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED THIS COURT CHALLENGE. PLEASE IF YOU CAN...JOIN THEIR RANKS AND SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION...

 

Barrie Kennel Club, Sydenham VDTC, Halifax Kennel Club, Dartmouth Kennel Club, Border Terrier Club of Ontario, Forbidden Plateau Obedience and Tracking Club, Valley Kennel Club, Canadian  Manchester Terrier Club, NFLD Dog Club, Red Deer & District Kennel  Club, Ft. St. John and District Kennel Club, CRDFS, New Brunswick Kennel Club, Afghan Hound Club of Canada, Chihuahua Club of Canada, Temiskaming Kennel Club, Evelyn Kenny Kennel Club, Association of Great Dane Fanciers, St. Catherine's and District Kennel Club, Nova Scotia German Shepherd Dog Club, Border Terrier Club of Canada, Pug Club of Canada, Great Dane Club of Canada, A.H.C. of Canada, Sudbury and District Kennel Club, Boxer Club of Canada, Northern Ontario Boxer Club, Saluki Club of Canada, Canadian Mastiff Club, Belleville and District Kennel Club, Mount Royal Toy Dog Club, Scottish Terrier Club of Canada, Eastern Canada Dachshund Club, Atlantic Terrier Association, Oshawa Obedience Association, Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario, Fort Saskatchewan and Area Canine Association, Victoria City Kennel Club, Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club, Miniature Dachshund Club of British Columbia, Brantford and District Kennel Club, German Shepherd Dog Club of London, North Saanich Dog Obedience Training Club, Canadian Manchester Terrier Club, Collie Club of Canada, Thunder Bay Kennel, Club, GEODIC, Collie Club of BC, Bouvier Club of Canada, Schipperke Club of Canada, Oakville and District Kennel Club, The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada, The Rottweiler Club of Canada, The Bull Terrier Club of Canada, C.O.R. Newfoundland Club of Canada, Nickel District Kennel Club, Temiskaming Kennel Club, Lower Mainland Kennel Club, Woodstock Kennel Club, Pine Ridge Kennel Club, Canadian Dog Judges Association, Canadian Dog Obedience Judges Association, Aurora and District Kennel Club, Papillon Canada Pacific Kennel Club, The Maple Leaf Silky Terrier Club, Canadian Briard Club, Australian Shepherd Club of Ontario, Nipissing Kennel Club, CAANS, Woodstock and District Canine Association, Grande Prairie Regional Kennel Club, Association Of Rhodesian Ridgeback Fanciers of Western Ontario, The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Eastern Canada, Erie Shores Kennel Club, Guelph Kennel Club, Kitchener Waterloo Kennel Club, Thunder Bay Kennel Club, Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada, Alberta Boxer Club, Bull Terrier Club of Alberta, Champlain Dog Club, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Canada, Chow Chow Fanciers of Canada, Algoma Dog Fanciers, Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada, Bull Terrier Fanciers, Canadian Cardigan Corgi Club, DPCC, Ottawa Kennel Club, Rideau Terrier Club, Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club, SBTCC, The North East Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club, The Weimaraner Association, Pomeranian Club of Canada, Vancouver Island  Dog Judges Study Group and The Canadian Kennel Club.

 

"PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME CONTRIBUTIONS FORWARDED

DIRECTLY TO CLAYTON RUBY, SBTTC, OR DLCC MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY OMITTED IN THIS LIST SO PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES SHOULD THIS HAVE OCCURRED"

 

 

The Canadian Kennel Club | 200 Ronson Avenue | Suite 400 | Etobicoke | Ontario | M9W 5Z9 | Canada

 

 

We have been saying for a while now, with this climate what we need is a feel good, positive movie about dogs.

I personally haven't seen this movie yet, but I may go tonight.. It looks like a fun movie.

In an article, Rescued Pit Bulls Make the Big Screen, film producer Ewan Leslie insisted that the movie Hotel For Dogs include pit bulls. Leslie shares his life with two rescued pit bulls Mack and Luka.

Check it out..

I'm an author with a book entitled Fox Hollow that features a Keeshond character
named Augie, who plays a central part in the resolution of this suspense story.
I think Augie would be thrilled to help raise funds to get before Canada's Supreme Court. This character is based on a real Kees, and the chance to be the featured dog in this story was auctioned off to raise funds for Kees rescue.

I'd be willing to donate 100% of my royalties from everyone who purchases this
book (as an ebook download or trade paperback) directly through my publisher's
website.

Here's a link to my page on my publisher's site -- they need to order directly
from the page --

If someone wants trade paper, order through the link below, NOT Amazon. Royalties cannot be tracked through Amazon.

http://www.amberquill.com/FoxHollow.html

Thanks for the chance to participate.

EJ Gilmer
writing as Libby McKinmer

Thank you EJ!!!
On behalf of the DLCC and Banned Aid Coalition

Let's get the word out everywhere! Google has already taken notice ... let's keep the momentum going! There is not much time left!!
This affects all breeds across all borders, the Ontario Legislation is currently being used as a basis for a similar law in several States.

We have to make the Government hear us. Enough ... is enough! We Dog lovers of ALL breeds want our rights back!

------------------------------------
Judy N. Green
Lead Midwoof
QuinnCarlin Cavaliers
http://www.quinncarlin.ca/
QuinnCarlin Distributors Ltd.
http://www.midwoof.com/

The flurry of donations from around the world, from all walks of dogdom, has literally brought me to tears.

I was trying to catch up on some of the messages and this one caught my eye. I thought I would share it with you.

Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:30 PM
Subject: [canadianshelties] Defending our rights to own dogs in Canada


The Dog Legislation Council of Canada (DLCC) is fighting the government of
Ontario on the constitutionality of breed specific legislation. While I am
not a fan of the bully breeds, when I heard that Shelties are now one of 96
breeds targeted on Italy¹s ³dangerous² dogs list, I had to get involved. We
must stop the erosion of our rights to own our dogs.

Whether you now own a breed that is banned in Ontario or not, imagine
visiting that province with your Labrador Retriever or other smooth haired,
wide skulled pure or mixed breed dog. If an RCMP officer or private citizen
decides that your dog looks "substantially similar" to one of the banned
breeds, they can have your dog confiscated and killed. There is no appeal.
There is no recourse. It's happening right here in Canada.

The DLCC is $67,000 short on legal fees to take this issue to Canada's
Supreme Court. They need the funds by the end of January ­ yes this very
month. If each dog owner in Canada contributes $1, there would be more than
enough to sustain the fees for this case.

This week I donated $35 ($5 each for my six Shelties and one Pomeranian) to
the DLCC through its website: www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org Will you
accept my challenge to donate at least $1 for each of your dogs? You can
donate as a club, as an activity group, as a company or you can donate in
memory of your dear companions who have passed on.

DLCC takes Paypal, Credit Card, direct email transfers or you can mail them
a check. More details are on the DLCC web site. This is not a hoax, an urban
legend or other SPAM. It¹s real. First the pit bulls, then our Shelties.

Let¹s get moving before it's too late! Let's send dollars for our dogs
TODAY!

Zara Heartwood
Azarel Shetland Sheepdogs (Registered)
Quesnel, BC
Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/azarel/

Kelly's Canine Hotel in Grand Pre Nova Scotia pledges to donate 1.00 for every canine guest staying at the hotel this Saturday night and challenges other boarding
facilities and doggie daycare to do the same.

Correna Kelly
Royal Canadian Anatolians
www.dogboarding.ca

Valerie Bridaeu Web Design
I will donate 10% of my earnings from web design work with the mention of the DLCC for 2009

Cindi-Lee Photography
I will donate 10% of my proceeds in 2009 from Official Show Photos and Ringside Candids!

In light of the fund raising drive being undertaken by the DLCC I would
like to add my support to this enormous task. Canine Specialty Software
wouldn't exist without breeders and exhibitors like you and any effort
to restrict even one breed jeopardizes us all.

So, from now until the end of the month all proceeds on new software
packages will trigger a 25% donation to the DLCC. With programs ranging
from $50 to $250 that can generate a lot of cash for the fight against
the narrow minded and uneducated!

You can get more information from this page:

http://members.accesswave.ca/~css

As well, you can also see the donations as they are being made - just
follow the link!

Please spread this message far and wide!

--
Mary Spinelli,
Canine Specialty Software
http://members.accesswave.ca/~css
Adlerheim Dobermans
http://www.adlerheim.com

Thanks Allison for the heartfelt article and thanks to our friends at Dogs in Canada for your ongoing support.

Allison wrote a great article today on the Dogs In Canada blog. Here is a link.

Check it out and leave a comment..

Boston Pizza (Peterborough North location only) is onside to help Banned Aid!

The owners will donate

10 % of the restaurant sales for Saturday January 17th

to the Ontario Legal Fund!

Wow!

Take a day off from cooking and have a Boston Pizza!! And garlic bread, maybe a salad or two......

Boston Pizza Restaurant,
Peterborough North
1164 Chemong Road in Peterborough Ontario.

Just think of it this way.  Every bite you take is another bite off the legal bill!

Best Dressed Dog is donating 25% of their sales for the month of January to the Banned Aid Coalition legal challenge fund...

If your in need of "doggy duds"  please go have a look!

QuinnCarlin's Midwoof.com Announces a Donation of $5.00 for each order placed online from 13 January to 31 January 2009. These monies will be forwarded to the BANNED AID COALITION.

In addition, customers can choose to add their donation to Banned Aid to their order and we will forward their donations along with ours to Banned Aid at the end of January 2009.
________________________________

You can view it at www.midwoof.com

Judy N. Green
CEO
QuinnCarlin Distributors Ltd.
judy@midwoof.com
 
Rimbey AB,
 

I will donate 10% of all sales of braided show leads till the end of January.

You can view Brigitte's website here.

Mimmenuk Canine Designs
Braided Kangaroo Show Leads

Jan's website designs are stunning as are her graphics.

I am willing to create an original graphic/logo for a kennel or for a website/page for a $25.00 - 50.00 donation direct to Banned Aid in Canada.

I can also create a logo/graphic for print in 300dpi so that it can be used as a letter head or print.

OR I will take your favorite Rottweiler photograph and remove the background and/or merge it with family members or other dogs in a new setting.

Regardless of what you want, I will do it to your satisfaction for a donation direct to Banned Aid in Canada.

I have created many designs for folks over the years.

I challenge others to offer their talents to help our dogs....!!!

Jan Cooper      jan 4 rott @ rott-n-chatter.com (no spaces)
ROTT-N-CHATTER.COM and BSL NOTIFICATIONS
Home of the oldest Rottweiler domain and BSL site in the world
"The Lord will never give us anything greater than He knows we can bear."

For anyone who has an advertising spot on Canuck Dogs or Best Dog In Canada, or anyone that wants a graphic for their website, or even a graphic to print and put on their home wall etc. I will design you a graphic, and will donate 100% of  that to the BandAid coalition to FIGHT the "pitbull" ban in Supreme Court. They have only have till the end of the month and have raised $6000 in the past 2 days. For $25 I will do any graphic with the dimensions of 8 1/2" X 11" or under.

Send me the specs, pictures, and an idea of what you want, and I will be happy to oblige. Graphics can also be just pictures and no words, and are GRRRRRATE for framing or for gifts!

My e-mail is lauren@bellaclan.com and if you send me the info for the graphic, I will send an invoice/$ request to your e-mail.

You can see some samples of my work below:

Sample one

Sample two

They have only till the end of the month to make the remaining $$ needed to fight the "pitbull" ban in supreme court. If you do not need the advertisement or do not want a graphic please still consider donating to them, the info can be found below!

Lauren Shaw
www.bellaclan. com
Bellaclan Border Collies
~Canada~

Thank you Lauren,
On behalf of Banned Aid Coalition

We have raised $3100.00 in two days!

Keep up the great work and get everyone you know involved. Send the link to the page or copy and paste with the link from this site. Who doesn't have a dollar or two for every dog they own? It's as easy as hitting the donate button. If you can possibly afford more, please give generously.

With your help we can continue on with our legal challenge. We must go to Supreme Court of Canada. We must overturn this ban!

ALERT:

 

The constitutional challenge to represent the collective, national interest of responsible dog owners is in dire straits.

 

We are 67,000 short of being able to get our voices heard in Canada's highest court, the Supreme Court. We have been granted an extension to come up with this amount, but just till the end of January 2009.

 

 

BIG BROTHER, DAVID AND GOLIATH

 

 

On-SCARIO ( AKA Ontario Canada ) has flagrantly wasted tax payers dollars to act as Goliath against our David ( Banned Aid Coalition ) to ban any "substantially similar" dogs to the banned pure bred dogs, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers.

 

NOW WHO IS THE BULLY?

 

Over 4000 dogs dead, yes even puppies’ folks.

 

In essence, the Ontario government has taken over our Pedigree Act and has decided what breeds and mixes thereof will live, drive through or visit within its boundaries.

 

It simply doesn't matter whether you like the bully dogs. It is now a matter of sending a message to government we are no longer willing to allow politicians to sacrifice the lives of innocent dogs.

 

 

 DOGS for DOLLARS: IS YOUR DOG WORTH A DOLLAR?

 

 

ONE DOLLAR, A LOONY TO FIGHT THE LOONS IN GOVERNMENT!

 

PAY PAL. Please go to www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org and click on the "Donate!" link for the Pay Pal tool.

 

You can also make an online payment from your financial institution's website by sending a bill payment to treasurer@doglegislationcouncilcanada.org

Send cheques or money orders directly to Mr. Ruby at the following address, c/o BANNED AID LEGAL CHALLENGE FUND

 

Ruby & Shiller

11 Prince Arthur Ave.

Toronto, Ont.

M5R1B2

416 964 9664

 

 

On behalf of the BANNED AID COALITION----- THANK YOU!

 

This post was originally published on Dec. 1/2008. We thank you for your support if you beckoned to our call; however we are still 67,000.00 dollars shy of our target. We need your help to continue our legal challenge. We don't have much time so please donate and forward this message to everyone you know.

Thanks from Banned Aid Coalition

If Looks Could Kill --- Urgent Message from Banned Aid Coalition

Remember the old saying, "If Looks Could Kill"?

These days In Ontario, they can and do.

Do you own a short-coated dog with a boxy snout? Is he brindle, white, brown or red? Then you may very well own an Ontario "pit bull".

Everything from Boston Terriers to Great Danes, purebred or mixed, have been identified by those enforcing the Dog Owners Liability Act (DOLA) as "pit bulls".

Due to the anxiety and confusion this law has created, many national breed clubs have asked for official exemptions from Ontario's Attorney General. In fact, people are writing to the Attorney General before they get a dog to make sure they are making a safe choice.

For owners of mixed breed dogs (in other words, most people), the confusion means that they are unaware of how this ban directly affects them. After all, there is no valid method to test the breeding of a mix and there is nothing the law that says how you prove your dog is not a "pit bull" - yet the onus is on you, the dog owner, to do just that.

The latest decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal states that if even a tiny risk exists, it is the responsibility of government to regulate it by whatever means possible - even if this means exterminating it.

In restoring the law to its original form, the Justices told all Canadians that despite credible research and evidence proving otherwise, the mythology surrounding the "pit bull" is taken at face value by our courts.

In other words, uneducated opinions, gossip and hearsay from any source (such as news reports) can be used to prove anything - and worse, such flimsy evidence can influence our rights and freedoms in all aspects of our lives.

Do you now see that this not just about dogs anymore?

In the words of Clayton Ruby,
"According to the Court of Appeal, so long as the government puts forth some
evidence in support of its legislative decision, regardless of its credibility,
reliability or value, it cannot lose. And it's not just about dogs anymore.
This ruling, if left unchallenged, will become case law and as such can be applied to anything, from dogs to donkeys."

Ultimately this means that the life of every dog and every breed is just a pen stroke away from extinction. All it will take is a little bad press.

We refuse to quit. We must take this case to the Supreme Court of Canada so that dog (and all property) owners can take back control of their and their dogs' lives.

But we have a problem.In order to move forward, significant financial obligations must be met. The Banned Aid Coalition must raise $100,000.00 within two weeks in order to pay for the outstanding costs to date and to finalize our application to the Supreme Court of Canada.

The DLCC and Banned Aid Coalition firmly believe in the importance of this cause. We are prepared to carry this burden farther but we need your help. Don't sit this one out because the future of dog ownership, if not all property ownership, is what's at stake.

Many have stepped up to help us along the way but we are again in a crunch for time and money. Please join dog owners and others from across our great country in standing up for fair and equal treatment for all.

Most of all, stand up for your best and only friend, your beautiful dog. He is depending on your help during his darkest hour.

Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support. Together, we can win.

Please donate today - every dollar counts.

"We must all hang together, or, assuredly, we shall all hang separately." -
Benjamin Franklin

There are several ways you can donate.

You can mail your cheque payable to the DLCC to:
Cathy Prothro
351 Pleasant Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3S4
Canada

PAY PAL. Please go to www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org and click on the
"Donate!" link for the Pay Pal tool.

For your convenience you can deposit from any bank directly into the Banned Aid Legal Fund by depositing to:
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,
Penhorn Mall,
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Account 00513 010 1526839

You can also make an online payment from your financial institution's website by
sending a bill payment to treasurer@doglegislationcouncilcanada.org

Send cheques or money orders directly to Mr Ruby at the following address,c/o
BANNED AID LEGAL CHALLENGE FUND


Ruby & Shiller
11 Prince Arthur Ave.
Toronto, Ont.
M5R1B2
416 964 9664

An excerpt from Dog Magazine.Net; click on the link below to view the whole story.

Dangerous Dogs Act Breakthrough: RSPCA Back Calls For Immediate End to BSL

In a landmark event, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity the RSPCA has joined forces with DDAWatch and the Coalition For improved Dog Ownership Standards (C-fidos) to publicly call for an end to the unfair law that results in dogs being deemed ‘dangerous’ as a result of their physical appearance.

For the first time, the UK’s most prominent animal welfare organisation has been prepared to publicly support calls for a repeal of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) - Section 1 is the part of the legislation which bans dogs based on their breed or type.

Happy 2009...

I spent my holidays hunkered down. 2008 was a year that seemed to deal out blow after blow. It felt great to have some days with very little contact with the outside world. I spent several days doing what I wanted, when I wanted. That sort of lifestyle could seriously get addictive.

I had a discussion with a friend the other day about animal welfare vs. animal rights. I wondered aloud how different we really are. I guesstimated likely 80 to 90% of people who support and follow AR or liberationists groups either have no idea what that means or that these groups have liberation as their main goal. I think the vast majority of followers and supports only see the warm and fuzzy side of things.

Let's face it, who wants to see animals suffer? Well, the small percentage of the population that are sociopath's and/or animal abusers; I guess.. I don't even think some who inflict suffering and pain actually know they are doing a disservice to the animal. People who use improper harsh corrections, tether animals for long and frequent periods without enough stimulation and basic needs met. Those are just a couple examples. I guess I am imposing my view of what is decent and correct in that statement as well; however I believe common sense goes a long way. Most of us have at least a good grasp on common sense, but there is a portion of the pop that haven't a clue and they are the ones who stand out in a crowd.

While having this discussion and talking about my views on treatment of animals raised for food and hunting etc... my friend reminded me:

But the ultimate AR goal is liberation.

Wikipedia Liberation definition:

Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Animal rights advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, but they agree that animals should no longer be regarded as property, or used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment, but should instead be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community.

AR groups such as Peta go the extra mile to imply animals are better off dead.

Some quotes by Ingrid herself:

“There is no hidden agenda. If anybody wonders about -- what’s this with all these reforms -- you can hear us clearly. Our goal is total animal liberation. [emphasis added]”
— “Animal Rights 2002” convention, Jun 2002 

“I openly hope that it [hoof-and-mouth disease] comes here. It will bring economic harm only for those who profit from giving people heart attacks and giving animals a concentration camp-like existence. It would be good for animals, good for human health and good for the environment.”
— ABC News interview, Apr 2001

“In the end, I think it would be lovely if we stopped this whole notion of pets altogether.”
— Newsday, Feb 1988

I asked the question, but don't you think the general masses would never allow an end to pet ownership? Don't you think people will catch on before it is too late?

Anyone remember the second world war? Rwanda? Armenia? These examples are recent. If people can brainwash or manipulate humans into mass killing of entire races or demographics of people by the millions, what is stopping humans from killing animals by the millions? Aren't humans animals? Ok, now this is where I draw the line.

I want all animals treated with respect and dignity. I don't mind paying more for my food to allow for proper treatment of animals. What is proper? Healthy and safe environment. Healthy as in; clean, dry, well ventilated and no forcible feeding. Proper, appropriate and healthful nutrition. Does it not make sense that if what we raise for food is treated with a healthy environment; we will be healthier for it? It is called the food chain. Do we need meat? No, not really. Many people survive and flourish on vegan or vegetarian diets. Is it something I choose? No. I believe it should be a choice. I won't judge you if you don't judge me. The world balances itself if we let it, however this is where man's meddling comes in. When the world tilts and needs a V-8, you can bet there is a human behind the reason.

Here is my vision.

I would love to see an across the board, enforceable, common sense set of standards set for at least North America. Ok, Canada for now. Let's worry about home first.

If we can lead by example, hopefully others will notice. We have certainly paid attention to many European countries that have woken up to the smell of Nescafe. I would like to see a participation of as many different sectors as possible put together what is reasonable and enforceable. There are examples in effect that are proven winners. Let's use the model and get it in place across the country. Let's revamp the farming industry similarly to what was done for animal control in Calgary. Simply, concisely and use common sense. Let's join together as consumers, owners, breeders, animal lovers and those who can't be bothered. Let's negotiate what we can live with and what makes sense. Let's move ahead of the radicals and sociopaths and leave them to thrash around in their own bed of nails. Let's prevent another tragedy stemming from complacency and denial.

Let's catch this one before it's too late. Before it becomes something in a history book...

History class 2050. Pet ownership; a thing of the past. Remember when our parents and grandparents used to own dogs, cats, and other animals as pets? Imagine, a dog, cat or any other smallish animal living in your house, sleeping in your bed. Relying on a human for food, shelter and water... wow. What a foreign experience.

Sorry everyone, I can't imagine not having a dog/s in my bed.