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5 newborn pups left to die at roadside
A cruelty investigator from the
Huronia Branch of the OSPCA was
contacted by a concerned citizen to
retrieve five newborn puppies left
abandoned on the side of Lanesville
Line between Dungannon Road and
Glen's Hill Road on Friday, July 9.
The Good Samaritan spotted these
weak and dehydrated puppies at
11:30 a.m., then immediately called
the OSPCA.
Life-saving medical attention was
soon sought out with a local
veterinarian. A visit to the vet
revealed that these newborns were
between one and three days old, their
eyes were still closed, and some of
the puppies still had partial umbilical
cords attached. The puppies were
also cold and in shock. Four of the
puppies were pure black, and one
was black and white.
The prognosis given by the
ARTHUR (ARCHIE) EDWARD
CASWELL
Mr. Archie Caswell, formerly of
RR3, Wingham passed away at
Huronlea, Brussels on Friday, July
9, 2004. He was 85.
He was the beloved husband of
the late Alice Legg who
predeceased him in 1996. He was
the dear father of Verner Caswell of
Pinecrest, Lucknow, Larry Caswell
of RR3, Wingham and Garry and
Barbara Caswell of RR 2, Bluevale.
He will be remembered by Helen
and Gerald Leudke of Temagami.
He was the brother of Audrey and
Hubert Gilmour of Meaford and
brother-in-law of Blanche Caswell
veterinarian for their survival was
slim, as it is almost impossible for
newborns to live without their
mother's milk which contains
essential nutrients and much-needed
antibodies. Nevertheless, a group of
dedicated volunteers, including a
retired nurse, attempted to bottle
feed them with formula for the rest
of the day.
Later that day the pups were
transported to the foster home of a
vet technician and her mother.
Around-the-clock feeding was
required, and a hot water bottle was
used to help increase the body
temperatures of the puppies. Yet,
despite these valiant efforts, each of
the puppies quietly died overnight,
one by one, in the arms of these
nurturing caregivers.
"It is believed that these dogs were
left to die," said Kara Gosleigh,
of Meaford. Mr. Caswell is survived
by his grandsons Jamie Caswell of
Bluevale and Jason and Tabatha
Caswell and their daughter Shelby
of Fordwich.
He was predeceased by his son
Barry in infancy and his brother
Wilfred in 2000.
Cremation has taken place.
Graveside placement of ashes will
be held at Wingham Cemetery on
Friday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Rev. John
Neilson will officiate.
Memorial donations to Heart and
Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer
Society or Huronlea would be
appreciated as expressions of
sympathy.
Branch co-ordinator - agent of
the Huronia Branch of the
OSPCA.
"The mother dog was nowhere in
sight, and it is extremely unlikely
that she would have abandoned her
babies. It is also extremely unlikely
that she would have given birth in
such an open and dangerous setting.
A mother dog's first instinct is to
protect her offspring and to provide
them with shelter and privacy. We
believe these puppies were
unwanted by the owner of the
mother dog, and dropped off on the
side of the road to die."
"This case is being treated as a
case of animal cruelty, and a full
By Pauline Kerr
Wingham Advance Times
Verna Steffler has been elected to
another term as chair of the board of
directors of Wingham and District
Hospital.
Continuing as vice-chair will be
Margaret Stapleton. Rob Hutchison
continues as treasurer.
The only new director is Vicki
Jacklin, who replaces longtime
board member Jack Stafford.
Stafford was thanked by Steffler for
his dedicated service.
Other members of the board who
are returning for another term are
Lynne Armstrong, Mary Chippa,
Judith Gaunt, Dr. Marie Gear (Chief
of Staff), Dr. Sanford Clare
(President, Medical Staff), Helen
Rintoul, Mary Lou Cameron, and
Margret Comack (Hospital CEO and
Secretary, Board of Directors).
During the hospital's annual
meeting June 17, the financial
investigation is now underway.
There is absolutely no need in this
day and age for people to discard
animals as if they were garbage.
People in such situations need only
make a phone call to the OSPCA and
we will assist them with unwanted
puppies or kittens and find them
loving homes—, said Kara Gos-
leigh.
"More importantly, we continue to
try to educate the public on the
importance of spaying and neutering
their pets in order to avoid unwanted
pregnancies in the first place."
If anyone has any further
information on this case, a
confidential call can be placed to the
statement was presented, along with
highlights of the past year's
accomplishments.
The financial statement shows the
hospital is in a ' very positive
financial position.
Mike Lapaine, chief financial
officer for the hospital, pointed out
there is an "excess of revenues over
expenses from operations" of
$484,485, when few Ontario
hospitals even have a balanced
budget this year.
Lapaine said the hospital began
the year with a projected deficit, but
provincial grants came in. The grant
money was partly offset by increases
in the cost of drugs and hydro.
Steffler said the most noteworthy
item from 2003-2004 was stability.
"Before, we were constantly in a
turmoil... fighting fires... the year
2003-2004 has been the most stable
I have ever experienced in my eight
years as a governor."
The past year saw the end of the
Huronia Branch of the OSPCA's
Emergency Investigation number at
519-495-5184.
The costs associated with
retrieving these puppies, the
veterinary bill, and the ongoing
investigation will be covered by the
Huronia Branch of the OSPCA. The
OSPCA is a registered charity and
relies on donations for its work.
If members of the public would
like to help pay the costs associated
with this case, or would like to help
with the OSPCA's work to prevent
future similar cases, they may make
a tax receiptable donation by
contacting Kara Gosleigh at 519-
440-0250.
Huron-Perth Partnership, and the
beginning of the Listowel and
Wingham Hospitals Alliance.
Steffler made special note of the
hospital's oncology unit, the
welcome addition of Dr. Mark
Moores to ,the medical staff (and
efforts to deal with the continuing
staff shortage), the barbecue on
Canada Health Day, and planning for
the future.
Comack said last year was "setting
and design", while this year will be
"executing and results".
She also discussed how Huron and
Perth hospitals continue to work
together in a number of areas,
including a coordinated quality and
risk management program, and a
physician recruitment initiative. The
hospital is "right on top of anything
you may have read about" regarding
concerns about safety issues.
Planning for the future was the
main highlight of her report to the
board.
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