Winnipeg Free Press By: Joseph Bernacki Save to Read Later
This corn snake likes people and there was never any need to fear it, says a veterinarian. (Supplied)
A corn snake who freaked out residents of Fort Rouge as it slithered around for days and evaded capture was just misunderstood.
A Winnipeg veterinarian and reptile expert says the snake is really into people and there was never any need to fear the cold-blooded creature. It was alert, active and actually quite friendly and inquisitive. It appeared to be generally in good health and liked to be handled by people, said Dr. Jonas Watson.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Joyanne Pursaga | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Monday, May. 10, 2021 Save to Read Later
Winnipeg is being lobbied to add strict new limits to its responsible pet ownership bylaw to reduce what some deem a pet “overpopulation.”
Winnipeg is being lobbied to add strict new limits to its responsible pet ownership bylaw to reduce what some deem a pet overpopulation.
A city committee took a step toward studying some of those ideas on Monday.
Jonas Watson, chairman of the Winnipeg Humane Society, told council’s protection and community services committee that too many unwanted or improperly cared-for pets place a never-ending strain on animal shelters and rescue organizations.