Dear Mayor,

I am a former board of director for the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, and for the Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton. There are so many neglected dogs kept in people's yards that hunger for companionship and comfort. People often acquire a dog that they don't know how to house train. As a result, they end up sticking the dog out on a rope in the back yard. These dogs are extremely lonely and can become vicious from fear and isolation. Concerned neighbours often call the SPCA to come and rescue the dog from this awful existence, but the SPCA can not do a thing as long as the dog has food, water and shelter. The SPCA needs laws to help them to do their job at protecting the welfare of animals. Please ban the keeping of unattended, tethered dogs in yards on the basis of cruelty to the animal, and public safety.

Sincerely,

Kelly Bunting
Vancouver