PFA warns public of vicious dogs in Core area
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2010
People for Animals (PFA), a local non-profit animal rescue organization, warns the public to be on the lookout for vicious dogs in the Core Community Area after finding six cats mauled to death. The maulings occurred over the last eight weeks at a feral cat colony the group maintains in the area, and have increased in frequency, with two cats found dead in the last week.
This situation may become dangerous for people in the area: “Dogs that begin killing cats often escalate and start attacking other dogs and even people,” says Phil Curry, one of the volunteers on PFA’s feral cat team.
PFA has put posters in the area warning residents and businesses; however, the organization wants the general public to be aware and on the look-out to help prevent future attacks.
Dogs at large that are not under the control of their owners should be reported immediately to the Regina Humane Society at 777-7700 (business hours) or 543-6363 (after business hours). Animal control officers will investigate these complaints and the dogs may be impounded and the owners fined.
Local authorities, including the Regina Police Service and the Regina Humane Society’s Animal Control unit have been notified and the Humane Society has increased their night patrols in the area. However, there is little that can be done to stop the attacks unless the dogs are actually witnessed on the loose.
Meanwhile, members of PFA are left to mourn the brutal deaths of six cats who survived the tough life on Regina’s streets for many years, and who finally had access to stable food, water and shelter.
PFA is a registered charity and volunteer-run animal welfare organization that works to assist companion animals in need and to educate people about the humane treatment of animals.
January 21, 2010
People for Animals (PFA), a local non-profit animal rescue organization, warns the public to be on the lookout for vicious dogs in the Core Community Area after finding six cats mauled to death. The maulings occurred over the last eight weeks at a feral cat colony the group maintains in the area, and have increased in frequency, with two cats found dead in the last week.
This situation may become dangerous for people in the area: “Dogs that begin killing cats often escalate and start attacking other dogs and even people,” says Phil Curry, one of the volunteers on PFA’s feral cat team.
PFA has put posters in the area warning residents and businesses; however, the organization wants the general public to be aware and on the look-out to help prevent future attacks.
Dogs at large that are not under the control of their owners should be reported immediately to the Regina Humane Society at 777-7700 (business hours) or 543-6363 (after business hours). Animal control officers will investigate these complaints and the dogs may be impounded and the owners fined.
Local authorities, including the Regina Police Service and the Regina Humane Society’s Animal Control unit have been notified and the Humane Society has increased their night patrols in the area. However, there is little that can be done to stop the attacks unless the dogs are actually witnessed on the loose.
Meanwhile, members of PFA are left to mourn the brutal deaths of six cats who survived the tough life on Regina’s streets for many years, and who finally had access to stable food, water and shelter.
PFA is a registered charity and volunteer-run animal welfare organization that works to assist companion animals in need and to educate people about the humane treatment of animals.
