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.
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The real solution is dust the rats with flea powder.
Not only will that prevent disease, but it will make for happier, healt...?!?
Oh, wait; you meant rats, not 'Rats.
Sorry.
Is this someone's idea of a bad joke?
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