'Lori Chortyk of the SPCA said Harris brought in a fourth dog and requested that it be euthanized. It has been put down. "He said the dog was vicious," said Chortyk, who declined further comment.' ( http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=e43773b9-e3b5-47ac-a9fe-4350356785c9 )

We have read a lot of comments by the BC SPCA's Lorie Chortyk over the years, just recently on CBC radio's Early Edition talking about 'Raymond', the dog seized by the Surrey homeless man, Ed Chase, but this is the first time we can recall her declining further comment.

And the City's lawyer, Don Howieson seems less than keen to comment. 'Don Howieson, the lawyer who appeared for the City of Surrey, dashed away after the hearing, trailing camera operators and reporters who futilely shouted questions.' ( http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/columnists/story.html?id=93c86867-a6df-4db2-a49b-e8343d0cf33a )

Thank goodness that Lauren Phillips hired a lawyer who is not reluctant to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.