Introduction: A Volunteer's Perspective and Observations ...

[Some sections have been slightly edited based on comments and/or observations by some other individuals at the meeting]
Facts, figures and doublespeak were the detritus of a meeting between the OSPCA and individuals and groups concerned with how they are conducting its investigation into the Toronto Humane Society. From a contentious start – including the heavy-handed and over-reactive response by the OSPCA to a concerned speaker almost resulting in her forcible removal over a very minor transgression - to the highly offensive, obviously scripted closing by a member of ART, some issues were addressed, but in my OPINION, very little was actually confirmed or denied.

For my own clarity of thought, I’m going to address issues systematically, providing links for what, in my opinion, are many of the issues at hand.

In order:

1. Introduction: A Volunteer's Perspective and Observations
2. Euthanaiza Policy
3. Rescues and the Impact of Language
4. Pit Bulls - Legal and Illegal
5. Foster Program
6. Security Guards and Monitoring (and the Kincaid Affair!)
7. No Returns
8. No Intakes
9. Summary