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    • Standards of Care for Dogs Kept Outdoors
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    • Municipal Bylaws
    • Veterinary Professionals Act
    • A Seismic Shift in Animal Welfare Enforcement in Ontario
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      • Criminal Code vs Provincial Offence Charges
      • Investigations & Justice
      • Penalties – Does the “Time” Fit the Crime?
  • ONTARIO’S SHAME
    • Ag Gag Laws
    • Animals For Research Act
    • Farm Animals In Canada & Ontario’s Ag Gag Legislation
    • Transporting Farm Animals
    • Ontario Slashes Wildlife Protections
    • Marineland
    • Northern/Remote Communities
    • Wildlife Rehabilitation
    • Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitation
    • Train & Trial (aka Penned Hunting)
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    • Foundational Belief about Animals
    • Animals Used as Entertainment
    • Roadside Zoos
    • Fur Farming
    • HORSES SLAUGHTERED IN CANADA & BEYOND
    • Wild Animals
    • Sled Dogs
    • One of Canada’s Dirtiest Little Secrets
  • BREEDERS
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    • The Importance of Animal Rescues
    • Puppy Mills
    • Canadian Kennel Club
    • Types of Breeders
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Category: Truth for Heiniu

15 September 202628 September 2026

ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES – PROACTIVE?

The province of Ontario just published their 2025 Annual Report. Under the section named “Animal Welfare Services Achievements” they speak about how proactive they are. For example… Preventing distress through […]

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11 August 202611 August 2026

PAWS CHARGES ARE NOT CRIMINAL CHARGES

Many police services throughout Ontario are not aware that Animal Cruelty is part of Canada’s Criminal Code (Sections 445 – 447) and are therefore within their authority and it is […]

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31 July 20265 August 2026

ARE AURORA ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS GUILTY OF ANIMAL CRUELTY – IN DEATH OF HEINIU?

Heiniu died a horrific death. He lost his life at the hands of two Animal Control Officers employed by the town of Aurora. Just learning about the tragic death of […]

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10 July 202612 July 2026

HEINIU LOOKED AT ME BEGGING FOR HELP!

WITNESSES INTERVIEWED Just learning about the death of Heiniu? Start here. Looking for the done-for-you email? Click here. This week Bailey and Michelle were interviewed by Canine Foundations. It was […]

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24 June 20265 July 2026

HEINIU WITNESS SPEAKS TO COUNCIL

JUNE 24, 2026: Bailey Lester addressed Aurora Town Council last night despite her request to do so being initially declined. Councillor John Gallo put forth a motion to permit Ms. […]

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19 June 202611 July 2026

JUSTICE FOR HEINIU – INDEPENDENT REVIEW? REALLY?

Since mid-May, well over 2000 emails have been sent to Aurora Council demanding an “independent review” into the actions that led to the horrendous death of Heiniu, a friendly family […]

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10 June 202615 June 2026

STANDING UP FOR ANIMALS – NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT

The response from the Heiniu community has been nothing less than phenomenal! What Aurora Animal Control did to Heinui has touched a raw nerve and people are responding in ways […]

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2 June 20263 June 2026

VIDEO: AURORA AC OFFICER NOEMI VISZMEG

Aurora Animal Control Officer Noemi Viszmeg is called out by witnesses following the death of Heiniu. Also featured, a special constable from York Regional Police, Elliot Whitelock. If you have […]

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2 June 20267 August 2026

MORE PRESS FOR HEINIU

The tragic death of Heiniu, a beloved family dog, has sparked outrage, heartbreak, and growing demands for accountability in the Town of Aurora. What began as an effort to help […]

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31 May 202631 May 2026

ST. THOMAS POLICE OUTSHINE YRP | AURORA

Last week (27 May 2026), St. Thomas Police Service did something many Ontario police services will not do – they arrested and laid criminal code charges for animal cruelty. We […]

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28 May 20267 August 2026

HEINIU IN THE PRESS AGAIN

Politics aside, we want to acknowledge Rebel News for their compassion toward animals. We may disagree on many issues, but their commitment to covering important animal welfare stories deserves recognition. […]

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27 May 202628 May 2026

HEINIU IN THE PRESS

Wondering what the hoopla is about? Start here. Read the most recent article here. Read our take on what happened and see video here. Wondering what you can do to […]

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16 May 20261 June 2026

HEINIU’S FAMILY ISSUES A PUBLIC STATEMENT

If you are not familiar with the details surrounding Heiniu’s tragic death – start here. My name is Yang Yu. I am Heiniu’s legal owner, and he was part of our family. On […]

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