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A dog's Life by Winston

WOOFSTOCK

D'oh, momma and Moby are going to WOOFSTOCK on Saturday, to man the Stafforshire Bull Terrier Booth!

See Woofstock.ca

How come I have to stay home huh?

Oh well, don't wanna dress up like a hippie anyways.
Well - Yeah yeah I do, so I'll just dress up by myself, I'm already wearing a bandana, wonder where I could get one of those 'peace' signs?

Momma got printed in the Mississauga News!!!!

Editorial/opinion; Opinion, Friday, March 11, 2005
Bad bill; Dear Editor:

The Mississauga News

I would like to thank the City of Mississauga for researching specific dog breed legislation and for their April 2003 report in which they concluded, "Research has shown specific breed (i.e. pit bull) bylaws do not solve the inherent problems of vicious or aggressive dogs, as they are apparent in all types of breeds. Instead, staff believe that the remedy to dog bite issues and aggressive dogs is to further promote responsible pet ownership and raise public awareness of how to deal with vicious dogs through continuous education programs."

I am very disappointed in the provincial government's approval of a bill that has not been endorsed by any professional animal group, and that has been discredited with facts, statistics and studies by vets, animal behaviourists, animal services, humane societies, breeders, etc.

I have two Staffordshire Bull Terriers, who are Canada Kennel registered, but are considered pit bulls under this new law because of appearance. No incidents of unprovoked attacks by the breed, the Nanny Dog, have been registered in Canada. It has been deemed one of the 10 most reliable breeds with children in a survey of almost 200 breeds.

When I lost my job, Winston got me out of bed early ever day, made sure I met people and kept my depression at bay.

Winston has twice awakened me during the night when my blood sugar was so low I could have slipped into a diabetic coma.

My parents sleep better knowing Winston is with me, keeping me safe and saving my life. Winston further shows his heroics by guiding my deaf dog Moby.

Why does the Ontario government insist on punishing responsible owners of good dogs when there are so many good examples of dog legislation that works, such as that in New Brunswick and Calgary.

I understand and sympathize with any victim of a pit bull attack, but I also know, that they are a minority of dog bite attacks. Let's decrease all dog bites and protect the public with legislation that is reasonable, enforceable, affordable, non-discriminatory and addresses the real problem.

Lynn Shield

Mississauga

THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS

Sad Sad Day!

Momma came home crying today. Apparently the Ontario government has passed a bill that ban pit bulls. I didn't even know I wuz a pit bull.
Momma says that in 90 days she'll have to muzzle me.
I don't understand... I love people so much.
In the morning when I see people I "roo roo roo" my goodmornings to them while wagging my tail.
Why won't I be able to do that anymore?
In nice weather my momma keeps me on a long leash, throws a ball against the wall which I run and catch at about 3 feet in the air.
Why won't I be able to do that anymore?
In the elevator when people like to say hello I give them kisses.
Why won't I be able to do that anymore?
In the summer we go camping.
Why won't I be able to do that anymore?
I like to run and do agility and tricks outside.
Why won't I be able to do that anymore?
Please someone tell me why I have to cage my face? People won't love me anymore.... kids'll be scared, parents won't let them near me anymore?
Why Mr. Bryant? Why Mr. Zimmer? Why Mr. Delaney? Why Mr. McGuinty.
Why are you punishing me - when you don't even know me?