I am gravely concerned for a friend of mine named Francesca Rogier and her dog Brindi.
Last July, of 2008, Brindi was taken from Ms Rogier’s home while she was at work by the Halifax SPCA because a neighbour filed a complaint claiming that Brindi had seriously injured their dog.
Prior to the city taking her dog, she offered to pay all expenses for the minor injuries to the other dog. Also, before Brindi was taken, Ms. Rogier admitted that her dog should not have injured the other dog, that it was her mistake.
She had Brindi muzzled when walking her or having her out in public, had a high fence built, and took Brindi to obedience classes. Brindi passed the class and did not harm any of the other dogs while taking these classes.
Fast forward to January of 2009. She brought a case to the Supreme Court Of Nova Scotia(OFFICAL COURT DOCUMENT) . The offical case was Francesca Rogier VS City Of Halifax Municipality .
They ruled in favour of getting rid of a by-law and having her dog Brindi returned to her, but it’s now June. Brindi is STILL at the Halifax SPCA.
There is another court date scheduled for June 15. My concern is that should the court rule in favour of the city, they then will re-issue an euthinization order & have Brindi put down.
It was been proven by qualified professionals that Brindi is not a danger to anyone. Last August, the Halifax SPCA themselves admitted that Brindi is not a threat to people. If Brindi is not a threat than there should be no reason why she can’t return home to her owner.
Poor Brindi has been in the pound for almost a year now, she needs to be home with her owner.
This is wasting the city of Halifax’s money, Ms Rogier is struggling financially to save her dog’s life, and this is not at all good for Brindi.
The best thing for all concerned is for Brindi to go home where she belongs, so that everyone can move on.
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I hope that the court finds for Brindi. The dog should have been returned to her owner per the Supreme Court ruling. Isn’t there a way to force that issue? I’ll keep Brindi and her owner in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks Jackie!
Here’s my blog: http://freebrindi.blogspot.com
Hey, Francesca!!
Lev8mysoul is my friend from the States, who I share the blog with. Blkjacku2 is me!!
I really hope that Brindi comes home soon too & you are both in my prayers as well.
xoxoxo
Jackie