Raise the Hammer

As usual any 'animal topic' brings out the Haters. (see above 2 comments) I'd rather live next door to a kennel of Great Danes, than either one of these people.
Hamilton has one of the highest rate 'kill shelters' in Canada, but I guess we can blame owners for that, or should we just follow the usual course & blame the animals? Hamilton is "famous" through out Canada, & as usual, it's for all the wrong reasons.

Hamilton was 'considering' The Calgary model for animal control, but as usual it backed off, & as usual allowed the animal haters to carry the day @ City Hall.
I wish City hall would stop 'considering things', like backyard chicken, the Calgary Model, LRT, walkable streets, & bike friendly streets. It just gets our hopes up.
Maybe just say, "We are sorry. We can't get out collective brains past 1952. A modern city is just not for us, or for You. Fah-ged-abow-dit!"

I'd also like to mention again that Licenses for your Pot Bellied Pig are available at animal control.
As far as i know, the City doesn't have many of the restrictions on these squat 100 lb. to 200 lb + pigs that are on dogs & cats in Hamilton. I wonder how many complaints have arisen for these pets? None, that I've ever heard of.
Maybe if we all bought 'chicken licenses', City Hall might see it as another cash 'cow'?

"Chick & Ducks & Geese better scurry, when i take you out in my surrey.." (A Pop song from the 1950's)

This info is from a pet owners guide to purchasing a Pot Bellied pig:
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A full grown Vietnamese potbellied pig can be anywhere from 100 to 250 pounds and not be overweight, and is still considered a miniature potbellied pig. The average size seems to be 120 to 150 pounds but just like humans, pigs do come in various sizes and weights.
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Here is the City of Hamilton animal licensing section for Pot Bellied Pigs. New pigs are not allowed in the City, but those living here previously (& licensed ) may stay.
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3. Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig Licences
Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs are only permitted in rural areas. Any Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig Owners that legally had their pigs (licensed) prior to February 8, 2012 are permitted to keep their pigs, but may not obtain any new pigs.

Permitted Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs are required to have a City of Hamilton Licence in accordance with By-law 12-031
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