Letter from CornerBrook

To all concerned,

I am writing today to inform you off a situation that exists here in Corner Brook. As you may or may not be aware there are countless numbers of animals that are dropped off at the city pound to be destroyed. Our local SPCA does not have the space to hold these animals therefore thousands have been euthanized.

A temporary solution has been found and so far has saved 39 dogs. The Clarenville SPCA has agreed to take as many animals as they can as room becomes available. I have organized a group of drivers who transport these pets across the island to the Clarenville SPCA. While the drivers do this for free there is still the cost of spaying or neutering these pets and giving them their needles. So far the Clarenville SPCA has absorbed this cost but as you can well imagine it is affecting their ability to look after their own area. While the cost to vaccinate and spay or neuter a pet can be as high as $200 the Clarenville SPCA is not asking for this total amount per animal.

At this time they are requesting that I try and raise at least $25 per pet. I feel that this is a very reasonable request and I have taken upon myself to guarantee raising the first $1000 towards this goal. I am therefore seeking your support in raising the money needed to continue this worthwhile endeavor.

It should be noted that this is not a request on behalf of any SPCA but comes from me. Any and all money raised will be deposited in a separate account earmarked for the pet transfer program. This account will be managed by me and Constable Ken Dean of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. All donations can be dropped off at Rod’s New to You Center at 11 Herald Ave. in Corner Brook. Our Mailing address is P.O. box 1152, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H-6N9.

My contact phone number is 709-634-5152 and my email address is newtoyou@nf.sympatico.ca . I expect to have a bank account number soon and I will make it public information. I will also be setting up an account with recyclables at the return depots. Further information will follow as it becomes available.

I thank you in advance,

Rod Lyver
Corner Brook