The Whole Story
Got this in my e-mail yesterday. It is the story and petition signees (complete with comments)
Pass this on.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
A trail of blood led police to two suspects who allegedly beat a
family dog and dragged the animal behind a vehicle in Didsbury. The
dog's injuries were so severe, a veterinarian called to the scene had
to euthanize the animal on the spot. "This was definitely, in my 10
years of policing, the most horrendous act I've seen against an
animal," said Cpl. Kevin Fischer of the RCMP in Didsbury, 90 kilometers
north of Calgary. A couple found the female collie-Lab cross lying in
the street near Ross Ford Elementary School in the northwest corner of
town early Sunday.
Their frantic phone call woke Dr. Andy Mencarelli, a veterinarian at the
Krebs clinic in Didsbury, who went to the scene. The dog's legs were
bound together with duct tape and there was a tow rope around its neck.
Its head was wrapped in a bag. "There was blood everywhere," said
Mencarelli. The dog was able to lift its head, but in too much shock to
make any sound, he said. When Mencarelli lifted the dog to the back of
his truck to euthanize it, the true extent of the animal's injuries
became apparent.
"This dog was just broken," he said, adding its neck, pelvis, back and
skull were fractured. Investigators believe the six- or seven-year-old
dog endured a beating prior to being tied up and hitched to a vehicle.
"Indications are the dog was dragged behind a vehicle," Fischer said.
The dog had no tags, tattoos or obvious identification, but police
officers followed a trail of blood to a local home. Police have laid
charges against two teenagers, but Fischer said Wednesday they are no
closer to learning a motive for the crime.
"There is nothing, at this point," he said. Daniel Charles Haskett, 19,
of Didsbury has been charged under the Criminal Code with
injuring/endangering an animal and causing unnecessary suffering to an
animal. He is also charged with obstructing police.
A 17-year-old male, whose identity is protected by the Youth Criminal
Justice Act, is charged with injuring/endangering an animal and causing
unnecessary suffering to an animal. For adult offenders, each of the
animal cruelty charges has a maximum penalty of a $2,000 fine or six
months in jail -- or both. The case is also being investigated by the
Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A conviction under the province's Animal Protection Act can carry a
maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine and a lifetime ban from owning
animals, but an official said no further charges are being contemplated.
"We have been notified of it and are having some follow up involvement,"
said Morris Airey, the Alberta SPCA's director of enforcement.
The two suspects are scheduled to appear in Didsbury provincial court on
Nov. 6 I don't know what happened there my name didn't save into the
email I would like to start a petition to show politicians' and mayor
etc.. in Calgary ,that others have heard this story and would like
to see something done to these two offenders, more than just a fine or 6
months in jail. The two boys should be made an example of, that cruelty
to animals will not be tolerated. Lets speak for those who can't speak
for themselves, and lets speak for this poor dog who was absolutely
defenseless. When this reaches 500 signatures please send
to:hollytheprincess@hotmail.com
1) Holly Bergerman, Delta ,BC,Canada
2) Chris McDonald, Surrey, B.C.
3) Laura Doolan, Surrey BC
4) Naomi McKay, Delta BC
5) Sylvia Bandoian, Nanoose Bay, B.C.
6) Tracey Dodd, Coquitlam, BC
7) Bruce Barton, Vancouver, BC
8) Dale Young, Vancouver BC
9) Susan Gallant Calgary AB
10) Robyn Lang Calgary AB
11) Stephanie Hirthe Calgary AB
12) Chris Bohning, Calgary AB
13) Amanda Grieve, Calgary, AB- drag these guys behind a car- fair's
fair
14) Amber Chapman. Calgary, AB
15) Tamara Wallington. Calgary, AB
16) Sarah Hammond - Calgary, AB
17) J. Figueroa - Calgary, AB
18) Meighan Vickers- Calgary , AB- I am so disgusted, do to them what
they did to that poor innocent doggy!!!!!
19) Tara Gilbart - Calgary AB - when will it move from dogs to humans?
THis is disgusting and those 2 boys should suffer the same injuries as
the dog.
20) Wayne Gilbart - Calgary, AB
21) Kristin Kamphuis -Calgary, AB
22) Britney Music - Calgary, AB
23) Deanna - Calgary, AB
24) Ivan - Calgary, AB
25) Neva - Calgary, AB
26) Sheelagh F. - Calgary, AB
27) Jordan Z. - Calgary, AB
28) Noah Z. - Calgary, AB
29) Michelle S. – Red Deer, AB. Those boys should be locked up & suffer the same injuries that poor dog felt. I want find them!!!
30) Jason S. – Red Deer, AB
31) Krysten F. - Blackfalds, AB
32) Lynn A. - Winnipeg, MB
33) Jorge A. - Winnipeg, MB
34) Millie L.- Thunder Bay, ON
35) Mike Pooley- Thunder Bay, ON
36 ) Susan Holland – Claresholm, AB
37- Donna Petch – Kenora, ON.
__38) Jean Pahl - Claresholm, AB
39}Velda Snell-Mascouche Quebec
40) Jan McGill, Calgary, Alberta
41) Signe Selk, Calgary, Alberta
