On October 27 2011, CBC News from Ottawa reported that the police department in Gatineau Quebec had to shoot and kill two cows that they claim were aggressive to residents and to the police. The cows were loose in the community of Masson-Angers and according to witnesses to the violent act the police fired their guns at least 10 times.
According to Policeone.com the cows were bound for an abattoir when they escaped Thursday afternoon from a trailer. One of cows was shot at the intersection of Chemin de la Rive and Chemin du Quai, about 30 kilometers east of downtown Gatineau. The other cow shot and killed near the George Street exit of Highway 50 eastbound. Gatineau police said they tried several times to get the animals into the trailer and were unable to because of their aggressiveness. Police said all measures were taken to ensure no person was put in danger.The Police informed the cows charged the police cars and they could not allow any endangerment to the infants of the St-Jean de Brebeuf Primary school and therefore asked for them to remain indoors while the police attempted to corral the animals.Gatineu Police states that they obtained permission of the owner of the animals before they fired their guns to kill the cows.
PoliceOne.com informs that residents near Chemin de la Rive and Chemin du Quai told CBC News they were shocked to see police officers draw their weapons and open fire near houses. Video of the incident, posted online by an area resident, shows several police cruisers surrounding one of the cows.
Take a look at the video and make the judgment if the Police attempted to rescue the animal. The Barbi Twins, Shane and Sia, animal activists, animal advocates, spokespersons, world famous celebrity models, Record setting Playboy magazine cover models posted on their Facebook for activist toTAKE ACTION. Kerri Zimmerman promoted the letter posted by Canadians for Ethical Treatment of Food Animals (CETFA). The letter asks for people to write a polite letter to Gatineau Police Chief Mario Harel expressing dismay at the lack of compassion of Gatineau police officers. Remind them that farm animals are sentient beings that experience fear and distress and feel pain. Ask that protocols be put in place to ensure a more humane response to future incidents with farm animals.
Letters can be sent via the Internet through this on-line form
Or mailed to:
Chief Mario Harel
Gatineau Police Department
590 Boul Greber
Gatineau, Quebec
J8T 8B8
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