a nt rr tt rn ARR AER EN OE RE FE RS RADI SS December 4, 2002 News Fido: More Fetch, Less Mia ran eae Ha Kelly Marcella UWO Gazette LONDON (CUP)—Pound puppies may stilfbe sad and lonely, but they're no longer sold for research purposes. Public outcry in Winnipeg has led to a halt in the practice of selling dogs from the pound to the University of Manitoba for research. Winnipeg's city council decided the selling of pound dogs will cease after December 17, said Tim Dack, chief operating officer of Winnipeg’s ani- mal services. “Supplying dogs from municipal pounds to universities is becoming a socially unacceptable practice,” Dack said, noting council’s decision came out of public discontent with the practice. “[The issue] came up the last time about three or four years ago. This time [the outcry] was the loud- cst. “The city pound dogs are only used for acute research. Dogs that would have been put down were sent to the University of Manitoba, anaes- thetized, used in research and then euthanized,” said John Danakas, director of public affairs for the University, adding the practice has been in place since the 1950s. “Our position now is that, if the new policy results in less dogs being put down, we're in favour of that. If not, they might have to revisit the decision,” Danakas explained. Danakas said the number of pound dogs used in research has been decreasing over a number of years and they have not made any decision as to what changes will be made with regards to animal research. “[The decision] could make some research more expensive, but they should be able to continue,” Danakas said. According to Geraldine Kent, direc- tor of the University of Western Ontario’s Animal Care and Veterinary Services, there are 11 research facili- ties in London that use animals. Kent said these facilities predomi- nantly use mice, which are obtained from large companies in the United States and Canada that breed animals specifically for research purposes. “The animals used in research are of very high quality,” Kent said, noting the system for acquiring animals is tightly regulated by the government. The companies that breed animals must be highly controlled so that ani- mals are disease-free in order to ensure accurate results, she said. Kent added that because of the uni- versity setting, there is a huge varia- tion in the types of animal research conducted at Western. http://otherpress.douglas.bc.ca Eileen Velthuis News Editor DC’s United Way committee has raised $800 for bursaries this year. The committee held their fundraising campaign from October 21-25, raising money for the Douglas College Foundation. This year they raised $800, which will be split into two $400 bursaries for DC students in need. Last year, only enough money for one bursary was raised. During the week-long campaign, the committee sold popcorn, balloons and cookies at all three DC campuses. They also held pancake breakfasts at the New Westminster and Coquitlam cam- puses, a 50/50 draw, and an early bird draw for faculty and staff. Rosemary Small, manager of payroll services and systems at DC, and United Way campaign chair, said that during the campaign it United Way Committee Raises Money for Bursaries was not only wonderful to see students buying the cookies a} balloons, but it was great that some DC students came by to d off a donation without expecting anything in return. She said that the committee “would like to thank all the s dents who supported it.” United Way community campaigns support programs and se ices that help people who need immediate aid. Over 1200 org: izations in the Lower Mainland participate in community ca paigns like the one held by DC’s committee. “We're trying to raise as much as possible in order to give b to the students,” said Small. For more information, or to help out the United Way com tee in the future, contact Rosemary Small at (604) 527-5375. i Want a cool phone’? ry this subtle hint. * Phones from as low as $24.99' Getting the phone you want is all about good communication, Why not just ask for a TELUS Mobility phone with 1X capability? It’s the latest in wireless technology. TELUS Mobility phones come with coo! stuff like games and 2-Way Text messaging capability. You can even get fun downloads like ringtones and images* Available at TELUS Mobility stores, authorized dealers and retailers. To find out more | visit telusmobility.com/student or call 1-888-810-5555, The future is friendly. mobility FuTuresHop [ines ET] osdsouns Visions Batteries, sbBGe BOL Gumstix NF waLmarT Ze? [EE Not all services and features are available in all areas. TFor certain phone mode! and based on a 3-year contract after phone discount or invoice credit on your future TELUS Mobility monthly bill. New activations "Service available on a pay per use basis. ©2002 TELE-MOBILE COMPANY. the Sony store. él e's not just a andre. e's a Sony, sunt © page 4