The permit that has been reported, allowing 1000 rabbits to be moved to Texas, has been confirmed. Excerpts of this permit have been made available and can be seen here. The permit in its entirety can be obtained from the BC Ministry of Environment, quoting the indicated permit number.
There have been a number of unconfirmed rumors of permits being issued for other sanctuary groups, but the above is the only case where we have been sent a copy of the permit. We have received permission to publish the permit in the form which can be seen at the above link. Some information from the original was redacted to comply with privacy concerns that were expressed.
2010-07-14
UVic's Plan of June 15th
UVic released their plan a couple of weeks ago, as indicated in my recent post. Jordan kindly gave us permission to use the letter that UVic had addressed to him. As far as we know, 5 of these letters sent to all the sanctuaries and other groups that were interested in the welfare of the UVic rabbits. You can tell they worked really hard to find 5 groups. (Yes, that was sarcasm... in case anyone was wondering.)
Anyway; the pdf letter was evidently scanned from a dead-tree original, rendered as a graphic, or something. As a result there was easy no way to extract text from it. Since I have better things to do than retype their typing, I'm just going to post it, and link to it here.
Anyway; the pdf letter was evidently scanned from a dead-tree original, rendered as a graphic, or something. As a result there was easy no way to extract text from it. Since I have better things to do than retype their typing, I'm just going to post it, and link to it here.
2010-07-05
The Mount Tolmie Community Association
The Mount Tolmie Community Association has apparently had an AGM and new directors have been elected. Patty Mack is now listed as the past president, but she is still part of the executive for their current operating year.
One has to wonder if Marlene Bergstrom, the current MTCA president, also wants to be called about MTCA concerns at (250) 472-2246. Does she want to hear from people who are concerned about the MTCA stance on the UVic rabbits?
One has to wonder if Marlene Bergstrom, the current MTCA president, also wants to be called about MTCA concerns at (250) 472-2246. Does she want to hear from people who are concerned about the MTCA stance on the UVic rabbits?
2010-06-01
sensationalist poster seen in Vancouver
This is, based on what some people were saying at the flyer event today, the kind of thing that turns people off. It seems to be hurting the campaign to save the UVic rabbits at least as much as it helps it.
While there is nothing in the text that is false, it is the presentation and the content of the image that are staged for maximum shock value. Some of us are already jaded through years of exposure to images in the animal rights movement, so this image is amateurish at best. This begs the question of who the intended audience is.
If the author of this "document" is trying to reach Jane/Joe Citizen they seem to be merely succeeding at annoying said citizens. If they are trying to reach those already versed in animal rights they are coming across poorly. Can we please try and be more professional in what we're doing to help the UVic rabbits?
2010-05-31
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Public Pamphlet Hand Out / Rally
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
11:30am - 2:00pm
Douglas / Yates & Inner Harbour Tourist Center
This is intended as a non-violent .... non-sensational information session – letting people know what is going on at the university – from a factual point of view. Even if we just use what the university has admitted to, that is damning enough and should get support for the rabbits.
(as posted on the uvic buns management facebook group)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
11:30am - 2:00pm
Douglas / Yates & Inner Harbour Tourist Center
This is intended as a non-violent .... non-sensational information session – letting people know what is going on at the university – from a factual point of view. Even if we just use what the university has admitted to, that is damning enough and should get support for the rabbits.
(as posted on the uvic buns management facebook group)
2010-05-24
The Mount Tolmie Community Association
How about that Mount Tolmie Community Association, of which Patty Mack is President? It seems that they make a whole lot of noise (directed at UVic) about feral rabbits. Hmmm... and apparently Patty likes to be called about MTCA concerns at (250) 721-2497, at least according to their website. Maybe she needs more calls from persons concerned about the well being of rabbits at UVic.
This might explain the apparent anti-bunny bias that a lot of the A-Channel reports seem to have, what with Patty's husband being Hudson Mack. I think that tomorrow I should post some of the more entertaining excerpts from the MTCA letters to UVic, just in case there's any question of where they stand ;)
PS I wonder if Hudson ever answers the phone ...LOL!
This might explain the apparent anti-bunny bias that a lot of the A-Channel reports seem to have, what with Patty's husband being Hudson Mack. I think that tomorrow I should post some of the more entertaining excerpts from the MTCA letters to UVic, just in case there's any question of where they stand ;)
PS I wonder if Hudson ever answers the phone ...LOL!
Tuesday May 25th 2010 12-2 pm
TAKING A STAND FOR THE UVic RABBITS - Tuesday May 25th 2010 12-2 pm
The University of Victoria is currently trapping a killing the rabbits that live on their land, as their solution to control the population. We say there are other more humane ways to reduce & control the population. So far UVic has not accepted any of the options, and instead the killing continues.
Please join us for a peaceful demonstration and leafleting event:
If enough people can come we will demonstrate at both locations for the 2 hours.
Leaflets and some signs are available, however you are welcome to bring your own.
For further information call Laura-Leah @ 604.551.9297
The University of Victoria is currently trapping a killing the rabbits that live on their land, as their solution to control the population. We say there are other more humane ways to reduce & control the population. So far UVic has not accepted any of the options, and instead the killing continues.
Please join us for a peaceful demonstration and leafleting event:
- in front of the Parliament Buildings – near the Cenotaph at Government and Belleville from 12pm-1pm
- then on to the Victoria Tourist Bureau – at Government and Humboldt from 1pm-2pm
If enough people can come we will demonstrate at both locations for the 2 hours.
Leaflets and some signs are available, however you are welcome to bring your own.
For further information call Laura-Leah @ 604.551.9297
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