Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA STATEMENT

Halifax, Nova Scotia (Thursday, December 17, 2009) - Today, in a gesture of good faith, the Nova Scotia SPCA presented a settlement agreement to Ms. Janice Bingley. Ms. Bingley is currently at the centre of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation involving a number of Great Dane and mixed breed dogs from Westville.  The conditions and stipulations in the proposed settlement included restitution and prohibitions. The Nova Scotia SPCA is disappointed to report that Ms. Bingley refused the settlement.  In accordance with the Animal Cruelty Prevention Act, the Nova Scotia SPCA will be proceeding with the case. The animals seized on October 19 will remain in the custody of the Nova Scotia SPCA.

The Nova Scotia SPCA is committed to updating the public and media on the status of the investigation as it moves forward.

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"We were disappointed that Ms. Bingley refused the settlement, which was proposed in good faith and initiated out of compassion for her circumstances," said Kristin Williams, Executive Director for the Nova Scotia SPCA.

MEDIA CONTACT INFO

Phone: 902-835-4798
Email: media@spcans.ca

ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA SPCA

The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA): Protecting animals from cruelty since 1877, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity, comprised of 11 Branches, which rely primarily on volunteers and donations to fund animal protection; care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The Animal Cruelty Prevention Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws, making the Nova Scotia SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province.