I STRONGLY oppose the…

I STRONGLY oppose the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses, and the transfer of existing licenses, for inhumane dog train and trial areas in Ontario.

These penned dog hunting facilities are cruel and barbaric to the wild animals used to train dogs to hunt. It is beyond unfair and sickening to take wildlife from their natural environments to be held captive by hunters. It is inhumane to use rabbits, foxes, coyotes, or ANY animal as bait to train dogs. This is NOT a sport and it is disgusting that anyone views it as such, nor should there be competitions with judges to see how well the dogs track and torture a confused and scared wild animal.

New licenses for dog train and trial facilities are a huge step backward for society. These facilities have no place in Ontario, or anywhere, and should be illegal. Instead of allowing new applications, the province’s existing 24 facilities need to be closed immediately. We need to do better for animals and protect them, this is a terrible and concerning thing to be happening.

Please do the right thing and don't allow this to continue.