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Bylaw to stop dogs from chasing squirrels, seagulls [Canada]
Coast Reporter ^ | December 24,2009 | Jenny Wagler

Posted on 12/27/2009 1:45:36 AM PST by Slings and Arrows

Sechelt dogs that "without provocation" chase any animal — be it a rat, squirrel, seagull, bear or cougar — would violate a dog licensing and control amendment bylaw that passed three readings at the Dec. 16 council meeting.

The first draft of the bylaw, prepared by District of Sechelt staff, would only have stopped dogs from chasing, biting or attacking domesticated animals. But at committee of the whole Dec. 9, Coun. Keith Thirkell suggested expanding the bylaw to include wild animals and birds as well. Thirkell argued that this would bring it in line with provincial and federal legislation that protects various wild animals, including migratory birds and endangered species.

(Excerpt) Read more at coastreporter.net ...


TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: canada; napl
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To: TheOldLady; Slings and Arrows

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41 posted on 12/27/2009 6:47:04 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (The CRU needs adult supervision.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Yet another reason to admire Chuck Norris. Thanks for the info.


42 posted on 12/27/2009 6:47:20 AM PST by TheOldLady (No more global baloneyism!! -- Jim Thompson!)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Chuck Norris proved that the Continuum Hypothesis is false by declaring the “largest” infinity to be Aleph_Chuck Norris.


43 posted on 12/27/2009 7:34:45 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: Mister Da

Your cat is worried about your ability to feed yourselves, and is teaching you how to hunt. Seriously.


44 posted on 12/27/2009 7:40:44 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Proving once again that Canada’s liberals and ours are truly insane SOBs.


45 posted on 12/27/2009 7:40:56 AM PST by calex59
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To: calex59

True dat.


46 posted on 12/27/2009 7:42:43 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: Lazamataz

The District of Sechelt staff in consultation prior to the announcement.

47 posted on 12/27/2009 7:49:18 AM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: cripplecreek

Perfect! Great picture!

Are we sure that we aren’t reading something from the Onion?


48 posted on 12/27/2009 7:57:30 AM PST by Enten (How's that hopey changey thing working out for you?)
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To: Slings and Arrows
Coun. Ann Kershaw said the clause "without provocation" was key, and that she hoped common sense would guide how the bylaw gets enforced.

I wonder how they determine "provocation"?


SQUIRREL!


Does anyone really think common sense is going to come into play trying to enforce this bylaw?

49 posted on 12/27/2009 9:15:15 AM PST by AF_Blue ("Are you guys ready? Let's roll!" - Todd Beamer)
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To: AF_Blue

note to self: center justify the image as well as the text


50 posted on 12/27/2009 9:17:59 AM PST by AF_Blue ("Are you guys ready? Let's roll!" - Todd Beamer)
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To: AF_Blue
Does anyone really think common sense is going to come into play trying to enforce this bylaw?

No.

51 posted on 12/27/2009 9:19:41 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Don’t lawmakers have anything better to do with their time.

OTOH, maybe it shows that they’ve used up all the meddling in human affairs that they can find.


52 posted on 12/27/2009 10:57:52 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: metmom

We should be so lucky.


53 posted on 12/27/2009 11:32:58 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: Slings and Arrows
My wife passed a law in our house that states doggies are not allowed on the furniture, and this law has had only limited success.

I guess the lesson here is that only legislative action is powerful enough to overcome instinct.

54 posted on 12/27/2009 2:33:46 PM PST by GregoTX (When people find they can vote themselves money it will herald the end of the republic. Ben Franklin)
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To: Slings and Arrows

My dog would plead ignorance of the law... since he can’t read it.


55 posted on 12/27/2009 2:40:53 PM PST by irishtenor (Beer. God's way of making sure the Irish don't take over the world.)
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To: Cindy; Slings and Arrows; Clive; exg; kanawa; backhoe; -YYZ-; Squawk 8888; headsonpikes; AntiKev; ..
Thanks for the pings, Slings and Arrows, and Cindy.


56 posted on 12/27/2009 2:44:41 PM PST by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: DieHard the Hunter

That will never happen. :-)

Merry Christmas Friend!


57 posted on 12/27/2009 3:28:12 PM PST by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: GregoTX

When I was a child, my parents passed a similar law regarding dogs and beds. The result was that every time they came home, they heard a loud “thump” come from their bedroom.


58 posted on 12/27/2009 3:38:02 PM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: fanfan

My pleasure.


59 posted on 12/27/2009 3:39:12 PM PST by Slings and Arrows ("The solution to every ill is a cat." --TheOldLady)
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To: fanfan

You’re welcome fanfan.


60 posted on 12/27/2009 3:45:44 PM PST by Cindy
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