nucklehead Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/canuck-the-crow-spca-seek-witnesses-after-crow-hurt-at-soccer-game Quote Animal-protection officer Eileen Drever is asking witnesses to come forward in aid of the SPCA investigation into Saturday’s attack on Canuck the Crow. “I have been in touch with one individual who has photographs, and we are trying to locate the person of interest. We are asking people to come forward if they were witness to this event,” said Drever. Complaints poured in over the weekend after the well-known bird was allegedly whacked on the head by a volunteer and left unconscious in front of outraged parents and distraught children at a kids’ soccer tournament in east Vancouver on Saturday. Drever said the SPCA is investigating and may recommend charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Section 445.1. “We will gather evidence and present it to Crown counsel,” said Drever. Shawn Bergman, who runs the Canuck and I Facebook page, said emotions are running high among Canuck’s fans, and he’s urging witnesses to use official channels to seek justice for the crow. “We all want the investigation to proceed, and don’t condone any kind of vigilante actions,” said Bergman. Bergman said Canuck’s favourite feathered friend, a female crow dubbed “Cassiar,” has been hanging around his front door squawking mournfully since Canuck went to the hospital Sunday. “She did the same thing when Canuck flew up to Whistler for three days,” said Bergman. “I don’t speak crow, but I’d guess she’s wondering where he went.” Canuck continues to recover at the Night Owl Bird Hospital under the care of veterinarian Dr. Anne McDonald. McDonald said Canuck undoubtedly had a head injury and, although he appears to be brightening up, will be kept under observation for several more days, and then assessed by a bird rehab specialist before being returned to his territory. “He’s a spectacular bird,” said McDonald, “I’ve seen a lot of crows, and he is very special.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Heard this on the radio this morning, the person who hit that bird with the stick obviously needs a combination of further education and some kind of therapy. I mean who swings a stick at a bird? Ridiculous. At least pick a stupid bird. Crows have facial recognition and they're onto you now. You're doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Stammer- Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 people make me angry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hmm. First I have heard of Canuck the Crow. I wish him a speedy recovery. What the hell is wrong with people anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, -Stammer- said: people make me angry Horrible trigger discipline makes me angry (though luckily the 1911 is single action but it's still a bad habit to hold like this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Green Building said: Heard this on the radio this morning, the person who hit that bird with the stick obviously needs a combination of further education and some kind of therapy. I mean who swings a stick at a bird? Ridiculous. At least pick a stupid bird. Crows have facial recognition and they're onto you now. You're doomed. No. He needs a baseball bat to the &^%$ head. That's the equivalent to what he did. Therapy..... pfftt.... you can't talk a person out of being a sociopath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 don't be mean to an animal... ...unless it's for me to satisfy my food addictions -cdc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, GLASSJAW said: don't be mean to an animal... ...unless it's for me to satisfy my food addictions -cdc Well, duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, GLASSJAW said: don't be mean to an animal... ...unless it's for me to satisfy my food addictions -cdc Not even then. Do it humanely or suffer my wrath! Don't make me come over there. With a bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Lol what a joke of a story. It's just a crow, some people need help. How many ants did you guys murder today just so you can walk outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 5 hours ago, GLASSJAW said: don't be mean to an animal... ...unless it's for me to satisfy my food addictions -cdc Well you're right in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I'm ok with killing things for self protection or for food. Hurting things for reasons that don't involve self protection or food is just wrong. Don't know if therapy will help, but it is worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Quote The bird was hopping around, drinking and eating a little on Monday, but Bergman says it would be several days before Canuck could fly free. “They want to make sure he’s 100 per cent and ready to go back outside. They just want to make sure that he’s as healthy as he can be.” Canuck spends a lot of time with humans, but is not a pet and must feed and fend for himself, avoiding predators and competing with other crows, so Bergman says the animal must be in top shape when released. http://www.news1130.com/2017/03/28/vancouver-crow-recovery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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