ACTION ALERT!! HALIFAX - NOVA SCOTIA - Brindi's Life Matters. HELP SAVE HER!

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FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle@ accessus.netEasily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail. Halifax (Nova Scotia) has recognized that Brindi is not a threat to humans. It was informed by two respected trainers that her wayward behavior does not signify aggression and definitely can be corrected. Yet the city prefers to have her pay the ultimate price for human error, rather than accept reasonable alternatives that would both maintain safety and keep her alive.http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/free-brindi-this-dog-must-not-be-euthanizedKINSHIP CIRCLE realizes that not everyone agrees with this plea to spare Brindi's life. We respect opinions, but ask that you refrain from sending us an ALL-CAPS, exclamation-point complaint. Any time you disagree with our stance -- in this case, no-kill without exception for a healthy animal -- simply delete the alert. Thank you for your unyielding voice for animals.===========================================================FULL CONTACT INFORMATION. Email block & sample letter follow.===========================================================HRM Animal ServicesP.O. Box 1749Halifax, NS B3J 3A5Andrea Macdonald, Animal Services: 902-490 1791 main ph: 902-490-4000; fax: 902-490-6142web form: http://www.halifax.ca/contact.html#contactby-law enforcement: bylawcomp@ halifax.caMayor Peter J. KellyHalifax Regional Municipality, Office of the Mayor 1841 Argyle StreetP.O. Box 1749Halifax, Nova Scotia; Canada B3J 3A5ph: 902-490-4010; fax: 902-490-4012; email: kellyp@ halifax.caHalifax Council, Community Councils, Boards, Committees, Legislation: 902-490-4210; clerks@ halifax.ca Halifax Regional Municipality CouncilorsP.O. Box 1749Halifax, N.S. B3J 3A5ph: 902-490-4050; fax: 902-490-4122email: streats@ halifax.ca, barry.dalrymple@ halifax.ca, david.hendsbee@ halifax.ca, Lorelei.Nicoll@ halifax.ca, mcclusg@ halifax.ca, andrew.younger@ halifax.ca, karsteb@

halifax.ca, barkhoj@ halifax.ca, smithj@ halifax.ca, wilema@ halifax.ca, blumenj@ halifax.ca, sloaned@ halifax.ca, utecks@ halifax.ca, jennifer.watts@ halifax.ca, walkerr@ halifax.ca, humd@ halifax.ca, mosherl@ halifax.ca, adamss@ halifax.ca, brad.johns@ halifax.ca, harveyb@ halifax.ca, outhitt@ halifax.ca, rankinr@ halifax.ca, peter.lund@ halifax.ca Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals1600 Bedford Highway, Suite 422Bedford N.S. B4A 1E8ph: 902-835-4798; fax 902-835-7885email: animals@ spcans.ca, info@ spcans.caThe Honorable Rodney MacdonaldPremier of Nova ScotiaOne Government Place, 7th Floor, 1645 Granville St.PO Box 726Halifax,

NS; Canadaemail: premier@ gov.ns.ca===========================================================EMAIL BLOCK: All emails found for this alert===========================================================bylawcomp@ halifax.ca, kellyp@ halifax.ca, clerks@ halifax.ca, streats@ halifax.ca, barry.dalrymple@ halifax.ca, david.hendsbee@ halifax.ca, Lorelei.Nicoll@ halifax.ca, mcclusg@ halifax.ca, andrew.younger@ halifax.ca, karsteb@ halifax.ca, barkhoj@ halifax.ca, smithj@ halifax.ca, wilema@ halifax.ca, blumenj@ halifax.ca, sloaned@ halifax.ca, utecks@ halifax.ca, jennifer.watts@ halifax.ca, walkerr@ halifax.ca, humd@ halifax.ca, mosherl@

halifax.ca, adamss@ halifax.ca, brad.johns@ halifax.ca, harveyb@ halifax.ca, outhitt@ halifax.ca, rankinr@ halifax.ca, peter.lund@ halifax.ca, animals@ spcans.ca, info@ spcans.ca, premier@ gov.ns.ca***Kinship Circle cannot guarantee validity of email addresses. During campaigns, recipients may change or disable their email addresses. Emails from government, corporate, or institute websites may be incorrect.===========================================================SAMPLE LETTER -- This letter is prepared to inform you about the issue. Try to personalize your letter before sending.===========================================================Dear HRM Animal Services and Officials of Halifax, Nova Scotia:Sometimes one life represents

many. Brindi and her caretaker Francesca Rogier are one dog and one woman -- but their ordeal resonates worldwide.On July 24, 2008 Halifax animal control officers seized Brindi for euthanasia. Since then, she's languished in the SPCA's city pound. Rogier has not been allowed to see her dog for six months.Halifax animal control officers seem to use preemptive euthanasia, rather than "educate on responsible pet ownership" or consider statements from people who know the animal in question. Brindi has never attacked a human. She has never gravely injured an animal. She is a microchipped, spayed and vaccinated obedience class graduate who lived with Rogier and her two cats.Brindi's three offenses occurred when the rambunctious shepherd-lab mix broke loose and dashed toward other dogs and their people walking on a road that borders Rogier's property. After the first encounter (with no report of

serious injury to the other dog), police cited Rogier for lack of a municipal license -- which she obtained quickly thereafter.The second incident in April 2008 led to another dog's minor puncture wound, for which a guardian is ordinarily fined or ordered to erect fencing. Officers instead issued a permanent muzzle order that, under Halifax By-Law A300, commands euthanasia for any future violation.On July 20, 2008 Brindi ran out a door before fully muzzled and leashed. With Rogier behind her, Brindi bee-lined toward a man and his two dogs. Brindi circled as the man kicked at her. Apparently, no injuries were recorded. Still, Brindi was sentenced to die within four days of the event.If Animal Services does not cancel Brindi's euthanasia, I urge municipal authorities to intervene. Please give Brindi her life and release her to Francesca Rogier, who has already fenced in her home's entryways,

consulted a private trainer, and agreed to pay all fines and costs. I urge you to examine statements from those who know Brindi:* Brindi's vet has never documented "aggression" in the dog's medical file.* Neither her groomer nor kennel owner consider Brindi a dangerous dog.* Even a mail carrier wrote that she was certain Brindi would never bite her.Brindi's life matters. While public safety is rightfully your priority, the quick-to-kill response lacks humanity and progressive vision. Surely you can send Brindi home with stipulations. She does not need to die.Thank you,===========================================================SOURCE OF INFORMATION / REFERENCE LINKS===========================================================They want to kill my dog. http://FREEBRINDI.blogspot.com"FREE BRINDI" This dog must not be euthanized! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/free-brindi-this-dog-must-not-be-euthanizedTO ANIMAL SERVICES AND THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/FREEBRINDI/Facebook: Save Brindi http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35473542760Epier.Com fundraising online auction http://www.epier.com/auctions.asp?franyaPlease consider a year-end, tax-deductible donation...And help Kinship Circle work for animals in the New Year!* DONATE SECURELY ONLINE: http://www.kinshipcircle.org/donation* DONATE BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER: Kinship Circle / 7380 Kingsbury Blvd. / St. Louis, MO 63130* PLEDGE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION TO KINSHIP CIRCLE: Donate online or by mail, each month, to help Kinship Circle meet its expenses.Action Campaigns I Literature I Animal Disaster Aid Networkinginfo@ kinshipcircle.org or kinshipcircle@ accessus.nethttp://www.KinshipCircle.org * http://www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/KINSHIP CIRCLE is a 501c3 public charity. Donations are tax-deductible. Public (501c3) Charity Status: 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi)UNSUBSCRIBE: * Select a Kinship Circle ALERT received in your mailbox* Hit "FORWARD"* Enter kinshipcircle@ accessus.net * Type UNSUBSCRIBE in your subject line and hit sendSUBSCRIBE: Kinship Circle Primary: @ kinshipcircle.org Action campaigns on animal cruelty issues worldwideKinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network: kinshipcircle@ accessus.net Animal rescue coordination/news in disasters + companion animal alerts SEND: Address / Phone / Email for placement in geographic disaster zone*