I found this really hilarious thing while I was looking up more information about the Pedigree Partner shelters in Atlantic Canada. Now I knew the Yarmouth SPCA was part of the program because they proudly advertise it on the front of their new website, Yarmouth SPCA. As well they should.... they keep their animals for a long time, list most of them on petfinder, offer incentives for their seniors and are the soul of friendliness and cooperation every single time I have contacted them.
Imagine my surprise to see the Cape Breton SPCA also listed as part of the program, with this entertaining piece of fiction on their page
In May we became an official branch of the Provincial society. In September 1978, we officially opened the doors of our shelter.
We handled 3990 animals in 2007, with an adoption rate of 75%, the remainder were claimed by the owners and some adopted by foster homes while waiting for a new home.
We provide shelter for lost and found animals, unwanted pets, strays and injured animals. There is adoption service for new pets, a 24 hour emergency service for injured animals, and information and education program on animals care. We investigate all cruelty complaints, conduct spot checks on animals throughout Cape Breton Island, and prosecute deliberate cruelty cases under enforcement of the animals protection act.
Unlike the Yarmouth SPCA, there is no proud announcement anywhere on the Cape Breton Site, http://www.capebretonspca.com/. I guess it really is like the old tv show said" Truth is stranger than fiction"
PS, if you want to let Pedigree know what you think of the CB shelter being part of their program, http://www.mypedigree.ca/site/en/TellusWhatYouThink.aspx Please be specific if you are commenting, because it would a real shame for the Yarmouth SPCA, or any of the other shelters in Atlantic Canada to be tarred with the same brush.
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It has been my experience with shelters not that truth is stranger than fiction but truth is rarer than hens teeth.RG
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