I firmly reject the Ministry…

I firmly reject the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses and the transfer of licenses for train and trial areas in Ontario. Penned dog hunting facilities are cruel and inhumane. Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by hunters. It’s especially cruel to use rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as pawns for hunters to train dogs and hold competitions. Opening applications for training and trial spaces after 25 years is a massive step backward into the past. These facilities have no place in Ontario. Instead of opening new applications, the province’s existing 24 facilities need to be closed immediately.

I want to see government leaders get behind animal protection in this country. Close facilities that remove wildlife from their habitat and used for hunting or enjoyment. I want to see the strongest laws set the standard to protect wildlife and animal welfare holding anyone responsible for abuse and mistreatment be held accountable. The current system is abysmally lax and ineffective.