May 28, 2000

Mr. van der Hoeven,

I am writing to ask for your help. You are familiar with Gail hoping to get a picture of Odie to prove that he is still alive. I am writing to ask you to please put her mind at rest and let her know the real truth to the fate of Odie.

The BC SPCA is in place for the health and welfare of the animals - correct? You must also acknowledge that without the help and support from the public you would not have a job nor a temporary home for the animals - correct? How is the public suppose to support, trust and donate to the SPCA when you will not even give this poor lady the time of day. She is not asking for the world Mr. van der Hoeven but only to know that the dog she loved is being loved in a good home. With all the secrecy that seems to be surrounding Odie it only leads me as well as others to believe that he too was "put down". Why leave this to our own conclusions, why not help us that helps animals that pays your wages. Can we not deal with this situation quietly and leave it out of the papers as well as the news, and various web sites etc?

I would appreciate your help in providing a picture or having the new owners phone Gail to let her as well as me and many others know what happened to an innocent dog named Odie.

Sincerely,

Monica Choiniere
(AAS - The SPCA knows Monica well - to their dismay! Monica cleaned up the Vernon SPCA. Watch for that story on this message board)