When I first read about this…

When I first read about this in The Toronto Star I thought it could not be true. To learn that it was in fact true was deeply disturbing and disappointing.

How in a civilized country can our government possibly entertain offering licenses to abuse animals both the “hunting” dogs and those that are kept for “training” be legally licensed to hurt and kill for $100?

We have laws in place to punish offenders for $130,000-$500,000 with 2 years in jail for animal cruelty. This is animal cruelty and we must protect those who cannot speak for themselves.

On second thought go ahead offer licenses if only to obtain a list of abusers and charge them so we can put a stop to a legal loop hole that has sadly existed for decades. The funds obtained can go to enforcement, education and to our humane societies.

Let us take this opportunity to make a positive impact for animal welfare and valuable contribution to society.

To quote Gandhi

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”