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Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
B.C. dog at centre of court case that lawyer calls ‘outrageous'
A dog attack in Langley, B.C., is being fought in court with the dog's owners denying they are responsible for the victim's injuries. 'He is just the most loving, cuddling, gentle giant, honestly,' owner Amardeep Haer told Global News. Her dog, Enzo, was part of the family, even getting his own birthday parties. However, last year, Enzo was in the backyard with another dog who lives in the home when a contractor showed up unexpectedly. 'We fully saw our other dog latched on to the arm of the man, opposed to Enzo,' Haer said. The man's puncture wounds needed medical treatment. But when the Township of Langley's animal control people showed up a couple of months later, it was Enzo they came for, not the dog they say did the biting. Story continues below advertisement Haer said they told the animal control officers but they did not pay any attention. 2:20 Dog found in garbage can now recovering Enzo has now been held at the Langley Animal Protection Society for more than a year, as the Township of Langley is seeking legal authority to put him down. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I have absolutely no idea why they decided to take the wrong dog,' animal law lawyer, Rebeka Breder, told Global News. She said this case is one of the most outrageous cases she has ever seen and the mistaken identity, combined with the way Enzo was seized, compelled Breder to challenge the Township under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 'When they leave their beloved family pet at home… in the privacy of their home… they should expect their dog will remain safe and protected from unreasonable search and seizure,' she said. Story continues below advertisement The Township of Langley confirmed its intention to have Enzo put down, but declined to comment further as the matter is before the courts. 'We just really want him to come home… because he didn't do anything wrong,' Haer said.
CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
Some B.C. animal rescues see donations drop, as demands increase
Social Sharing B.C. animal rescue organizations are also feeling the pinch as British Columbians face the rising cost of living, and some non-profits worry they soon may have to scale back support. While inflation rates have eased across Canada, food prices remain high in a province already struggling with unaffordable housing. The B.C. SPCA said, as of May 31, its pet food bank program gave out 4,180 more meals compared to the same period last year — but it's been difficult to meet the demand because it has been seeing a decline in donations since the beginning of 2024. Other charities helping rescued animals are also reporting a drop in donations, and say they're having to budget carefully as they weather the storm. "It's been a little trickier to feed all the animals we need to feed," said SPCA outreach specialist Diane Waters. "The concern is that we may not be able to continue assisting and growing at the level we've been growing," Waters added. Waters says that housing instability and the cost of living are major factors in the downtick in donations, and she's encouraging people to drop off extra pet food if they can't afford to donate cash anymore. Langley Animal Protection Society Executive Director Sarah Jones told CBC News in a statement that they too are seeing an increase in demand while donations are down. "We're seeing the effects of a tough economy and growing societal challenges weighing heavily on pet guardians," Jones said. "The need for support is rising, and we're working hard to keep up. We know that pets are happiest — and healthiest — when they can stay with the families who love them." Rescue in northern B.C. also struggling Angelika Langen, co-founder of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, said over the past couple of months, she's been hearing from donors that are either cancelling or reducing donations because their financial situations have worsened. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is unique among rescues in B.C. in caring for orphaned bears, with Northern Lights the only one allowed to rehabilitate and release grizzly bear cubs. "We have to commit to care for these bears that we already have in care, and they will be with us until next year in the spring, the same with the moose and deer," Langen said. "That's a long-term financial commitment in [the] form of food and also caregivers. So we have to budget carefully." The drop in donations comes as the rescue sees a busy start to the year so far, with 21 bear cubs in care already — compared to 24 bear cubs for the entirety of last year. Langen worries the rescue will get to a point where they may have to send rescued animals to another shelter.
