come sept. 28, world rabies day, rescue dogs from more than 100 countries will no longer be allowed into canada, a move called draconian by some and a necessary evil by others.
the canadian food inspection agency said the ban is necessary to reduce the risk of dog rabies getting into canada after two dogs from iran were found to be infected last year, one not demonstrating symptoms until six months after arriving.
the agency “acted with haste,” victoria shroff said. “there will be an unintended consequence, i think, that could flow from this.”
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animal justice, a national group of lawyers advocating animal-protection legislation and prosecution of animal abusers, said the move is a “ huge shock ” and devastating to rescue volunteers in canada and in impoverished countries abroad.
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