I hope everyone enjoyed their Canada Day in spite of the rain. We did not get to Port for the festivities, but instead had our picnic and adventure on Saturday instead. We stopped at Bayview Store to get supplies, and ate on the back of the truck at the Golden Spruce Trail. We then continued on to Masset to visit relatives, and Noora got to visit with her cousin, Addison. Nova forgot we were even there because she was having so much fun with a beautiful husky. When I inquired who he belonged to, they said no one. He had been abandoned because he had outgrown the “cute puppy” stage, and hadn’t had a home in a long time. I was furious, to say the least. We were then told the dogcatcher would be coming round on Monday to “dispose” of all the stray dogs in the village. WHAT? No way, this dog was not going out like that, and so, here he sits by my feet. It’s Monday morning and he’s no longer homeless. Harlan (or Harley, for short) is the newest addition to our family; Noora and Nova simply adore their new brother.
It makes me sick to think of how irresponsible people are in Masset, and in Skidegate, as well. A dog is a responsibility, much like a child is. You must give it, at the very least, the basic necessities of life: food, water and shelter. Why not go further and show it love. I’m not saying that everyone must turn into Caesar Milan and ride around on roller blades with your pup a few times a day, but please, do not get a dog (or any other animal) just to leave it chained up, or worse, abandoned on the road.
While in Ranch Feeds buying Harley’s collar and leash, I met a wonderful couple from Skidegate, Tommy Greene and Laura Dutheil. They were buying treats and food for their dogs. However, it turns out “their dogs” are really some of the stray village dogs. I was so happy to find out they take care of Nova’s friend, Chief, even giving him special extras to help with his arthritis. If only all strays had angels like this to care for them. There are plenty of options for your pets if you cannot take care of them; obedience training is available in Lawn Hill at the SPCA for $25 a session, or you can surrender your dog there and it will find a good home. Please, help control the population of strays humanely; prevent the problem.
Sigh. Now, my rant is over, on with other news! There will be a headstone raising for Wesley & Bubby Pearson on July 30th, 1 pm at the Skidegate Cemetery with tea to follow in the small hall, after.
Chad Dignard graduated from high school, on the honour roll, and Nuni and Chinni want to wish him good luck as he heads off to the mid-West for training in the Armed Forces this week.
Skidegate Days is just around the corner, July 16th, so please come by the church’s booth to get some coffee and yummy pie or cake! I can’t wait to see what goes on there!
And for all new moms, there will be a breastfeeding network meeting at the QC Clinic Lounge on July 12, at 10:30am. Call Sandi at 559-8910 to register!
And the birthdays of the week: Happy Belated Birthday to Noni June Russ who celebrated her 80th on June 1. Madison Williams celebrated her 9th on June 27th. Alexis Buxton celebrates her 11th on July 6th and Nuni Kathleen (Golie) Hans celebrates on July 13th.
It makes me sick to think of how irresponsible people are in Masset, and in Skidegate, as well. A dog is a responsibility, much like a child is. You must give it, at the very least, the basic necessities of life: food, water and shelter. Why not go further and show it love. I’m not saying that everyone must turn into Caesar Milan and ride around on roller blades with your pup a few times a day, but please, do not get a dog (or any other animal) just to leave it chained up, or worse, abandoned on the road.
While in Ranch Feeds buying Harley’s collar and leash, I met a wonderful couple from Skidegate, Tommy Greene and Laura Dutheil. They were buying treats and food for their dogs. However, it turns out “their dogs” are really some of the stray village dogs. I was so happy to find out they take care of Nova’s friend, Chief, even giving him special extras to help with his arthritis. If only all strays had angels like this to care for them. There are plenty of options for your pets if you cannot take care of them; obedience training is available in Lawn Hill at the SPCA for $25 a session, or you can surrender your dog there and it will find a good home. Please, help control the population of strays humanely; prevent the problem.
Sigh. Now, my rant is over, on with other news! There will be a headstone raising for Wesley & Bubby Pearson on July 30th, 1 pm at the Skidegate Cemetery with tea to follow in the small hall, after.
Chad Dignard graduated from high school, on the honour roll, and Nuni and Chinni want to wish him good luck as he heads off to the mid-West for training in the Armed Forces this week.
Skidegate Days is just around the corner, July 16th, so please come by the church’s booth to get some coffee and yummy pie or cake! I can’t wait to see what goes on there!
And for all new moms, there will be a breastfeeding network meeting at the QC Clinic Lounge on July 12, at 10:30am. Call Sandi at 559-8910 to register!
And the birthdays of the week: Happy Belated Birthday to Noni June Russ who celebrated her 80th on June 1. Madison Williams celebrated her 9th on June 27th. Alexis Buxton celebrates her 11th on July 6th and Nuni Kathleen (Golie) Hans celebrates on July 13th.
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