West Island Bear euthanized – According to the Sauvetage Animal Rescue press release on social media, the West Island bear, nicknamed “Pooh” was put down and not released in the wild. Sauvetage Animal Rescue say they are in shock about what happened to Pooh.
Sauvetage Animal Rescue said it had lined up several wildlife refuges who were willing to take the bear. Other animal groups were baffled when they heard the news. They were assured that the young bear would be released into the wild.
Officials from Quebec’s Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks said they made the decision to euthanize the bear because it feared the bear could return to a populated area putting residents at risk.
Sauvetage Animal Rescue are also asking not to call their offices about the euthanasia of the bear. They had nothing to do with the decision. The current call volume has cluttered their lines and is hindering rescue operations and on going distressed animals.
For any questions or comments, please contact the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks directly:
To contact the complaint manager
Mr. Demosthene Blasi
Resonable of the Deputy Miniter’s Office and Secretariat of Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks.
5700 4th Avenue West, A 413
Quebec, (Quebec) G1H 6R1
Toll FREE 1-855-279-9157
Email: plaintes@mffp.gouv.qc.ca
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