Of course we can make it work and just as you describe, keeping in mind that a clean foundation is just that " a completely clean, fresh and refreshing foundation with not a tiny remnant of the unhealthy pieces which currently stand above it, once it has been wiped clean." Would achieving a new start be easy? Not for a minute, but it can certainly, I believe, be done. I agree with your vision and sincerely hope that it will come to fruition. When you mention the word "trust", I believe that core value is the largest piece of the currently broken and crumbled foundation which is irrepairable given all that has taken place, particularly in the recent past. Trust, which must be earned, is vital to salvaging and rebuilding the organization which must be saved for all of the voiceless victims housed within the walls of the numerous SPCA branches throughout British Columbia.

Our province, we know simply by reading postings on the THE WATCHDOG or other animal rescue and welfare Message Boards and giving attention to the media, has a wealth of experienced, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, honest and fully committed people who could form the beginning of the new foundation as I envision it. With a new and firm foundation in place, the voiceless victims have a future of hope and well thought out priorities to look forward to.

I believe that the animal welfare crises currently left unaddressed are great in number. We don't see or hear about them. What we see, read or hear in the various forms of media are only those circumstances that are handpicked for a purpose I cannot speculate on. I only know there is a purpose, as there always is a reason for every choice and decision that is made. Along with the financial resources needed to support a lawsuit, the energy and time of the human resources within the society cannot possibly in my view do their best in preparation for their time in court and serve the animals at the same time.

You asked if a CEO is necessary. Legally, according to the requirements of receiving status as a charitable society, I don't believe so, and I stand willing to be corrected. Having worked for a non-profit society I can tell you that a well qualified, principled CEO, hired by an experienced hiring committee which is clear on the role and future direction of the society, is a very desirable asset. Equally important is the person who is hired to be the official spokesperson for the Society, although often they are one and the same. Such persons are not found with a strict deadline in place. Rebuilding must be meticulously done which takes time. It is essential that those who would take on such a task are willing to give the process all the time that it needs.

If the SPCA could start up and grow all those years ago, it can certainly do the same again. It would be an exciting and extremely rewarding process to take part in. The big question is - Will a fresh start ever take place and who will lead it?