Class notes
OSPCA Presentation Notes
- Course
- Institution
Notes from viewing a presentation by a visiting speaker from the OSPCA.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Marlow525
Content preview
OSPCA Speaker NotesAnimal defined as anything with a spine
Causes problems with things like Octopi as they are very intelligent but spineless.
OSPCA deals with very grey areas- “90% grey”
OSPCA created in 1873- same time as CAS; public outcry for protection of innocents (children and
animals)
Distress is very important- no visible distress, can't do anything:
it’s legal to shoot your dog in the head, provided they died instantly and were not, at any point,
in distress.
State of being in need of proper care, water, food, or shelter or being injured, sick or in pain...
OSPCA success rate: 98.4%
Bill-50
First animal welfare act came out March 1st 2009
Set standards of care
Establishes position of chief inspector
Veterinarians have a duty to report
Right to inspect places with animals for sale, boarding, hire, exhibit, entertainment
o Inspect-can be done whenever to check everything's going well
o Investigate- can only be done after a report/call to check what's wrong, unless concern
is noticed during inspection
Stiff penalties
Hold an animal during court proceedings
Training an animal to fight
Not possess equip for training an animal for fighting
Offences for obstruction, making a false statement
Harming a law enforcement animal
Bill-80 May 28th 2015
Ban orcas in Ontario- only those grandfathered in are allowed
Dr. Randall Lockwood-serial killer/animal abuse quote- John Douglas
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Marlow525. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
52510 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now