Global TV - Dog died in cruel leg hold trap

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Thank you for this info. I will post this video and info note to MYSPACE group to spread the word. This is unspeakable, leghold trap must be the devil's creation.

 

 

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Monday, May 26, 2008 4:27 PM

[AntiFurSociety] Global TV - Dog Died in Cruel Leg Hold Traps

 

 

 

 

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pYIxPCc8A_g A heart-breaking story about a dog, named Rosie, tragically caught and died in 2 leghold traps set for wolves etc. in Creston, BC was on Global TV News Hour on May 24, 2008 (Saturday). Please see the news segment at http://youtube.com/watch?v=pYIxPCc8A_g.

For years, the Canadian fur trade and the government claim that traps don't hurt. They say that the traps used nowadays, such as the "padded" leghold traps, are "humane". Yet Rosie, caught in the "padded" Braun Trap, set for wolves etc., was screaming in excruciating pain while being driven to the vet clinic. And Rosie didn't survive. Imagine how much more suffering is brought upon our wildlife that, in addition to the unimaginable pain, has to withstand cold nights, hot sun, rain, storms, predator attacks, starvation, dehydration, and constant fear for days. To learn more about trapping cruelty, please visit Fur-Bearer Defenders' website www.BanLegholdTraps.com.

Writing to Government about Trapping Cruelty:Though the federal government is involved as well, in North America it is the provincial, territorial and state governments that have jurisdiction generally over wildlife and trapping. This tragic incident took place in Creston, BC, and therefore, letters specifically related to this incident should be directed to the BC provincial government.

 

MLA:

· In British Columbia, you can find your MLA at: http://www.leg.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm

· In Alberta, you can find your MLA at: http://www.elections.ab.ca/streetkey/index.cfm

· In Ontario, you can find your MPP at: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/member_addressesdo?AddType=CONT & locale=en. Or Elections Ontario offers a MPP finder service at 1-888-668-8683. Elections Ontario's website is: http://www.elections.on.ca

 

The BC Minister of Environment:

E-mail: barry.penner.mla.ca

Web site: www.barrypenner.com

Room 112, Parliament Buildings

Victoria, BC V8V 1X4

Phone: 250 387-1187

Fax: 250 387-1356

 

BC Director of Fish and Wildlife Branch

PO BOX 9391 STN PROV GOV'T

Victoria, BC V8W9M8

Tel: 250 387-5657Fax: 250 387-9568

Email: Tom.Ethier (AT) gov (DOT) bc.ca

More contact info: http://www.dir.gov.bc.ca/gtds.cgi?show=Branch & organizationCode=ENV & organizationalUnitCode=FISHWILD

 

 

Federal Minister of Environment: The Honourable John Baird

Tel.: 819-997-1441

Fax: 819-953-0279

Email: John.Baird (AT) ec (DOT) gc.ca

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10 Wellington Street, 28th Floor

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Fannya EdenProgram CoordinatorFur-Bearer Defenders225 East 17th Avenue, Suite 101Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5V 1A6Phone: 604-435-1850Fax: 604-435-1840www.BanLegholdTraps.com www.DogCatFur.com www.CrueltyisNOTgreen.com Fur-Bearer Defenders is a well-established Canadian non-profit society working to stop trapping cruelty and protect fur-bearing animals. We are managed by a dedicated, volunteer Board of Directors, and our work is entirely supported by donations and memberships of individuals. Join us!