I have been in a conference call with our BC SPCA along with many other members.
Sadly, B.C. is the only province in Canada that does not sponsor the BCSPCA financially in support of cruelty calls or anything else. The amount spent by private donations each year for cruelty calls alone is approximately $2,300,000 for well over 2000 abuse cases per year.
Did you know there is proof that people who abuse animals are very likely going to abuse children and other adults? Even the courts are starting to take note.
Human rights and animal rights should go hand in hand.
I would consider the above to be an important part of future elections to our government. I am asking our MLAs to not only to bring this matter before their superiors but to make sure they understand that we in BC will make great efforts to ensure that our voices for these animals will be heard loud and clear in the next election.
This platform could be used to any party's advantage or it could become a thorn in their side. Which will it be?
Personally, I would like us to become a healthy, vibrant, giving and prosperous city and province. Let's get started.
Anneliese Paasch
Prince George
