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' ow 3 ' * » ¢ 1X » Humane Society to prevent animal abuse They are the fifét and last line and cruelty. of defense in the fight against "OdUr main intention is to "cruel animals. » educate peo to correct "They are dedicated and. situation (of ablise or neglect) . committed to this cause, and by talking to'¥he owner of the they refer to themselves as animal. And we follgy up to 'speaking up for those who maiPeard they lowhers) dire gan't." : doing what we want them to They are inspectors with the .do," said Ms Vin Seters. ¥ Humane Society, an And if that doesn't work, ization which i igat: Humane Society inspectors cases of abuse, cruelty and have the power # lay charges neglect to animals of all kinds," under the Prevéntion of Cruelty and if necessary will prosecute , to Act. those responsible. + 'Conviction will result in a Betty Van Seters and Brenda criminal record, hefty fine Gilfallen aresinspectors with and/or*jail sentence gnd some Oshawa and District Humahe - very nasty publicity if the court Society. ease gets into the lpcal media. Both had wi several years "Yes, we do have a lot of as un-paid volunteers called por, Hut firgt we tfy to do .agents. But with the things in a gice fashion," said appointment a few weeks ago to Ms. a 3 . inspectors, they now work full The Osha ety pre: ly time as paid employees. has four casein front of the Along with their work with _ courts which will be heardmarly animals, they are striving toget in the year. These dire the a message to the pedple of first charges laid by thé Sogiety. Durham Region--namely that working . with~'the Crown the Oshawa and Distriét Society Astorffey's office. The four cases covers all of the Region--ffom "involve domestic pets. Lake Ontario in the south to Like all inspectors, Ms. Van , Lake Simcoe'in the north; from = Seters and Ms. GilfaljedMgave the borders of Metro Toronto in encountered Morrific cases of the west*to the border of the - gbuse. Region in the east. ; It's a big trea, but they will Firespond tas calls. instance where a small dog became involved in the "A lot of people (outside marriage break-up of t Oshawa) don't know we are dwners. The deg had been here and don't know that we aré beaten with a steel bar to the covering Durham," said Ms. Van point #f deafness, and-had his Seters nan interview last week nose bfoken. It developed at the Society's office gnd - callouses op its body from shelter in an industrial area'of sleeping on concrete. south Oshawa. * +" This dog is now back with a She's a resident of Greenbank™ breeder who is workipg to and like her colleague Brenda restore its health. i Gilfallen and virtually all. * Then there is the case of the "+ ifispectors, got into thiskind of horse called "Echo," who was * Greenbank home. & down™ except those that ha Ms. val Suters recalls one * ER J 9 Scugog Ciflsen -- Tuesday, November 16, 1 NT / works have made it even to a death gt the slaughterhouse. Thin, without water .or proper bedding, his hooves un- trimmed, he is now maki slow recovery at Ms. ValhSoters "With good food ahd some TLO¢ we have high hopes he'll make a recovery," she said. At any one time at the Humane Society shelter on Waterloo Street in 'Oghawa, there aré upwards of 20 cgts , ing for adoption and up to dogs, plus rabbits, gerbils, birds, and just about any other kind of anfmal that needs help. Dogs can be adopted fof $90 and cats for slightly less, but this' price ificludes neutering and all shots. Ne dog or cat is ever "pu very serious health' problems are deemed vicius. * « Beesently, the Society inspegtors are yd#ponding to about 80 cdlls per month, some & = on weekends and at all hours of thane e Humane Society relies completely on donations from the public, and right gow the. inspectors are using their * vehicles for theimgverk. H * - "We would dearly love to have PReading Specialist a (donated) van," said Ms. Van An Elementary Teacher Seters. Anfl j inly doesn't 'A Mon! ri Direc have to be ¥ new van, she tesso p- added. d a Dgdicated Pare To further get the word out thasighe Oshawa and District Humane Society serves all of 'Purham Region, there are plans for an official opening of the expanded shelter Décember 11. The shelter is at 109 Waterloo | Street (just south of Wentworth) and the phone numbemwis 433+ I bave chosen to edftabli dividual isi d and chall, 2 Spaces Avallbble. (Phonics) oh 8 to provide my own children with a head wn: education. 'We are looking for a small number of companions in learning. The classroom is well equipped, the program i i enging. The country setting is safe. The cost is less than daycare. Ages 3 - 6 welcome. . 1st Line Brock / Hwy 12, Humane Socty Inspectors Brénda Glifilien and Betty Van Soters with gne of thelr Many four legged friends. Seé story left. vo. ' work out of a sheer love for destined for the slaughterhouse. 2022. animals and 4 driven Had the Hum Society not . delermination to prevent abuse g intervened, Echo would not . - : . . To Ea. » » - Hassle... * Ld u