Hello, I do not support the…

Hello,

I do not support the proposal to allow the issuance of licences for new dog train and trial areas and the transfer of licences.

Please do not amend the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and / or other regulations to allow these changes.

I do not think it is morally acceptable to allow these licensing changes regarding red foxes or coyotes. These animals are intelligent and I don't think it is in line with the moral views of Ontarians to keep them in enclosed areas where they are subject to being hunted by domestic dogs. I do not support the hunting of wildlife by domestic dogs at all. I believe hunting practices should be conducted in the the most humane way possible with kills being done by trained humans who are merciful and quick. Being chased down and mauled by domestic dogs is a horrible death. Domestic dogs can be trained to aid hunters in tracking or retrieving wildlife. I do not think they should be actually hunting and killing any wildlife, especially not more intelligent ones such as foxes and coyotes.

I also don't feel it is ethical to have domestic dogs engage in hunting of other canines for the sake of the domestic dogs. We do not allow dog fighting of domestic dogs against one another. I don't think that we should have domestic dogs fighting any canines.

I don't believe this should ever have been legal in Ontario. The act meant these licenses to be temporary and I do not agree with extending this activity. I believe it should be phased out and cease to be legal.