tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post1507690034360763948..comments2024-03-01T04:59:15.749-04:00Comments on Me and my dogs in Halifax, Nova Scotia: What do YOU think + Some other stuff...Joan Sindenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457437859009705213noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-77232450412091616142008-03-26T19:56:00.000-03:002008-03-26T19:56:00.000-03:00It does not suprise me in the least the latest act...It does not suprise me in the least the latest actions of this board. For the last 8 years, this board has been systematically destroying the work of previous boards and employees. The NSSPC was established to protect those unable to speak for themselves, to educate the public on animal husbandry, and to support adoptable animals in foster care until permanent homes can be found. Prosecution of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-60520830776139903142008-03-13T09:20:00.000-03:002008-03-13T09:20:00.000-03:00I received the same notification today. Why the h...I received the same notification today. Why the hell would they CASH people's cheques AND provide membership cards only to say that they will decide at the next board meeting? Isn't that a little ass-backwards? It seems as though they are doing whatever they want to protect their own asses and make sure that anyone in the "know" of what is going on behind the scenes is kept out. Sad for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-70256297601546664232008-03-12T14:42:00.000-03:002008-03-12T14:42:00.000-03:00I received this letter on March 11, 2008 - I went ...I received this letter on March 11, 2008 - I went in and bought my membership on February 25, 2008 - and the letter is dated February 29, 2008.Joan Sindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457437859009705213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-67311957143426705632008-03-12T14:35:00.000-03:002008-03-12T14:35:00.000-03:00Joan, I haven't received a letter. When did you ge...Joan, I haven't received a letter. When did you get this one?<BR/><BR/>Your letter clearly states that your membership would be reviewed during the next meeting. I'm sure there's been one since then, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-19995625438079492682008-03-12T10:24:00.000-03:002008-03-12T10:24:00.000-03:00Joan, Thanks so much for bringing this to people's...Joan, <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for bringing this to people's attention. Of course the NS SPCA apologists say it's business as usual, but that doesn't make it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-85449012471741934422008-03-12T07:31:00.000-03:002008-03-12T07:31:00.000-03:00Just on a hunch, I didn't even bother to apply. ...Just on a hunch, I didn't even bother to apply. After sending my third email ever ( the first two like so many others in support of Celtic Pets)..... the SPCA investigator specifically mentioned me by name to a rescue person in our community and told her that "people like her" (referring to me ) would "bury her". Without Ever meeting me or any personal knowledge of me, this individual had madeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-27498696965732770262008-03-12T01:47:00.000-03:002008-03-12T01:47:00.000-03:00You'd probably have to phone Ron Skibbens at the p...You'd probably have to phone Ron Skibbens at the provincial government to get the skinny on what non profits are and are not allowed to do.<BR/><BR/>Here's a little about it:<BR/><BR/>http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/pdf/rjsc/soc.pdf<BR/><BR/>And I know there's better info on the website somewhere but it's like finding a needle in a haystack.<BR/><BR/>http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/pdf/coop/Articles_&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-8289632709661461862008-03-12T00:32:00.000-03:002008-03-12T00:32:00.000-03:00Oh my gosh Joan, this is making me wonder what's g...Oh my gosh Joan, this is making me wonder what's going to happen with my SPCA membership application. Like you I've been quite vocal but for no reason other than concern about what's been going on.... <BR/><BR/>Seems to me they're worried about something.. like .. people speaking their minds? Why are they scared I wonder. The more these bizarre things happen, the more I start to worry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-78102715260676527112008-03-11T23:56:00.000-03:002008-03-11T23:56:00.000-03:00Joan, I am SO GLAD you put this in your blog. I kn...Joan, <BR/><BR/>I am SO GLAD you put this in your blog. I know of two people who have already had their memberships rescinded for operating within the democratic process as we know it but I suspect being on the wrong side of opinions of Execs Pam Keddy and Judith Gass.<BR/><BR/>What is really bothering me is that I feel I have to post a comment to your blog anonymously for fear of having my own Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-46665391724078224232008-03-11T22:22:00.000-03:002008-03-11T22:22:00.000-03:00The letter is not surprising to me at all to be ho...The letter is not surprising to me at all to be honest. I was going to buy a membership but if this is how they treat people who donate money to them, I'm not sure the metro SPCA is an organization I want to support.<BR/><BR/>This is what weak-minded people who know that they are not doing a good job have to do to protect their positions. If they can control who is allowed to be a member then Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732797.post-48626827562870142342008-03-11T22:16:00.000-03:002008-03-11T22:16:00.000-03:00Funny how payment wasn't pending until your approv...Funny how payment wasn't pending until your approval. That's bizarre.<BR/><BR/>On a happier, less bizarre note, it was great to see Jack man-up to that bone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com