Re. Trevor is a dangerous dog: veterinarian (Star, Sept 22)

Trevor did not ignore me when I walked into the shelter; he was unsure of me and actually showed some fear of me and then tried to get some distance from me. He had nowhere to go and then he licked my hand before I patted him on the head. Trevor then took a step back as he was tense (which matched the mood in the room).

Trevor took "an aggressive body posture and curled his lips back to expose his teeth" wrote the Star reporter Justine Davidson. This did not happen, nor did Trevor lunge at me when I "backed away" Ms. Reporter! And contrary to what was also written; Trevor was not "familiar" with me (unless he has read the editorials). Nor was I a "regular" visiter as was reported by CBC (I have witnesses to verify this as well).

I have come to expect biased reporting from CBC with respect to nonhuman issues and I hope other reporters(?) don't go that route because you will only loose credibility. Neither Justine Davidson nor CBC reported the fact that in the previous court hearing the City of Whitehorse said that they "are not calling Trevor a dangerous dog".

Knowing Trevor's past, I thought he was doing fairly well (he has yet to be put in a positive environment). He has gone from being chained up to being placed in a cage at the Humane Society, back on a chain with irresponsible people, back in a cage at the City Pound where he never got to go for a walk for weeks, and now back with the Humane Society in a cage and with many restrictions that you are all aware of.

Dogs I meet during my work show some signs of fear/aggression and some would bite me if given the chance, but people (including myself) don't normally see this as a problem seeing the dogs don't know me as I approach them and these are dogs that don't have any of the restrictions Trevor has. After all, many people train and want their dog(s) to be aggressive (this is not illegal).

I since have been out several times with Trevor for a walk, a run amongst people and other dogs, in the woods and car rides, and in my home. Sorry to disappoint the 'lynch Trevor mob' out there; he did just fine in all these areas.

Trevor has never had the loving home that he deserves and therefore has not yet been able to learn proper behaviour. I am sure (with certain precautions) Trevor can be a fine dog.

I will continue to advocate for Trevor (and others) because they have the right to be spoken for and any rational thinking judge will see this.

Thank you for your time.

Mike Grieco
Whitehorse