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[North Shore]

HAve any bylaws been implemented banning the sale of non-spayed/neutered rabbits in the core municipalities? If not, this whole thing is a waste of time, and we'll be back in the same spot in a few years...

[sebberry]

You think UVic was bad for killing the bunnies?

Beagles at the University of Guelph need our help. Please let us explain the situation.

For the past few months, Animal Alliance has been working to rescue beagles used in the Veterinary Skills Training and Enhancement Program (VSTEP). VSTEP is a program for international vets who want to practice in Ontario. Typically, the beagles are spayed then euthanized. We've said to the manager of VSTEP that the beagles do not have to die, that Animal Alliance can find them loving homes. After a great deal of pressure from us, the beagles are going to be recovered but adopted out only to individuals, not released to Animal Alliance's care.

If you have been thinking about adopting a dog, we have been informed that these beagles are sweet, lovely little girls. There are 10 beagles, all female and approximately one to two years of age. They will likely need lots of love and patience. Most have spent their entire lives in cages and have never walked outside, climbed upstairs or been on a leash. But they are gentle loving animals in need of a permanent loving home.

http://animalallianc...need-homes.html

[Bingo]

COURT INJUNCTION HALTS CULL OF UVIC RABBITS

THE GROUP TRYING TO SAVE THE RABBITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA SAYS IT HAS SECURED A LEGAL INJUNCTION WHICH TEMPORARILY PROHIBITS THE UNIVERSITY FROM TRAPPING OR KILLING THE ANIMALS.

http://www.cfax1070....hp?newsId=14594

Is a class action lawsuit by the homeowners whose gardens have been damaged by the rabbits that the university has failed to control the next step?

[talldude123]

I have rarely seen rabbits at UVic. Did this happen recently? Only place I go is the Uvic exchange to get a bus downtown, but I don't see rabbits there or around the bus benches.

[sebberry]

I have rarely seen rabbits at UVic. Did this happen recently? Only place I go is the Uvic exchange to get a bus downtown, but I don't see rabbits there or around the bus benches.

They've probably been killed.

Polls

Do you support the legal injunction to temporarily stop UVIC from trapping or killing rabbits?

Answer Votes %
Yes 178 29%
No 435 71%
Total: 613 100%
This poll is no longer open to voting.

[victorian fan]

^
Not much bunny love there.

[talldude123]

I know this thread is about the rabbits at UVic, but also, I think it would be nice for the 21 Interurban to also get to UVic, or just have it go from Interurban to UVic instead of Downtown.

[Bingo]

Do you think that if the 43 chihuahuas had been dropped off at the university, that they would have got along with the bunnies?

[VicHockeyFan]

Do you think that if the 43 chihuahuas had been dropped off at the university, that they would have got along with the bunnies?

Yes. It costs $299+ to take a dog from the SPCA, and they got rid of 20 chihuahuas in one day. Too bad nobody will take any bunnies for free.

http://www.spca.bc.c...oria/adopt.html

[victorian fan]

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[Ms. B. Havin]

Those chihuahuas look very well taken care of. I wonder why the owner was going to be investigated for neglect...? Doesn't make sense somehow.

[davek]

... Too bad nobody will take any bunnies for free...

We got Mr. Big from the SPCA a couple years ago, and I think we had to pay $40 for spaying, etc. Rabbits aren't for every one, but he has been a nice addition to our family.

[victorian fan]

^
I hope he's opening his own gift.

[VicHockeyFan]

Date: August 13, 2010
UVic Applies To Set Aside Injunction Prohibiting Trapping and Culling of Rabbits

The University of Victoria has applied to the BC Supreme Court to set aside an injunction granted on July 30 prohibiting the university from trapping and killing the feral rabbits that are proliferating on its campus. The injunction was obtained by animal rights activist Roslyn Cassells.

[...] ... ah yes, the Friday afternoon press release.

http://communication...release&id=1153

[sebberry]

They keep talking about injuries and illnesses due to the rabbits. How many people have fallen ill or been injured due to the rabbits?

[D.L.]

Should we wait until people start being affected?

[Sparky]

Should we wait until people start being affected?

"Affected" by what? Seb's question asks if there has been any history of safety or health related incidents, not what should we do now?........ in case they might happen.

[sebberry]

Should we wait until people start being affected?

Heaven forbid that a stressed out UVic student during exam time finds it relaxing to feed some carrots to the bunnies. Oh, you mean affected in a bad way. Well.. that's why I ask how bad it has been so far.

[victorian fan]

UVic bunnies Texas-bound
Ministry approves plan to ship up to 1,000 to ranch
By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist August 18, 2010

Call it a green card for bunnies.

Read more: http://www.timescolo...l#ixzz0wzRQvEOm

[sebberry]

UVic bunnies Texas-bound
Ministry approves plan to ship up to 1,000 to ranch
By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist August 18, 2010




Read more: http://www.timescolo...l#ixzz0wzRQvEOm

Seeing how UVic would rather have them killed, no.. culled, I'm surprised they are agreeing to this.