Comments on: Kelowna canine expert heading to Haiti on a rescue mission

By: Mike T

Mike T — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:15:50 +0000

Really, if he stayed and donated the ..say 8 grand, instead of going for a few days, he would accomplish a lot more.

By: wen61

wen61 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:55:54 +0000

I have met at least 3 members of Brad’s team and I can tell you that all of them are there for the animals. I don’t see any of the rescue organizations stepping up and telling Brad not to come. He went down there before he got a cent from anyone so it was a possibility that he would be flipping the bill himself yet he still went. He didn’t stay and wait to raise the money. If they didn’t want him there trust me he wouldn’t be getting off the plane.
There are always skeptics out there who will critique anything he does but I notice they aren’t the ones putting their lives on the line and they aren’t the ones out there trying to train dogs that would otherwise be put down.

Way to go Brad!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:25:12 +0000

Way to go Brad & Team! I made a donation because at least I know where the money is going..unlike the Toronto Humane Society (now in hot water after leaving animals to die of starvation and diseases). At least I’ve met Brad and have done some training with him so I know he is very much “for the animal”. Whatever his team can do is already more than if he didn’t go.

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:25:07 +0000

Thank you Brad and your team for risking your safety in the name of those who have no voice. Canada is lucky to have advocates such as yourself to stand up strong for what we believe in.

To those obsessed with negativity and people bashing,it is hard to believe that someone would go in to Katrina, Puerto Rico/Dead Dog Beach, and now Haiti- all self funded, simply in the name of good PR…if even 10% of your energy was put into helping those in need, imagine the miracles that could occur in this world!

By: Marianna M

Marianna M — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:59:22 +0000

I have been thinking of the animals since the minute I heard about the earthquake. Yes, anyone who can do something about the situation should. I myself donated to IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) and ASPCA. They are organizing in the Dominican Republic to go in as soon as they are allowed.
In this disaster we should all pull together and do whateven we can to help humans and animals. Stop the negativity please.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:39:22 +0000

Honestly people, who cares what this does or doesn’t do for Mr. Pattinson’s image? If he eases suffering or saves even one animal, he’s made a positive contribution.

(And thanks Sandy for underscoring that Katrina was, by and large, NOT a natural disaster).

By: Cherie

Cherie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:13:59 +0000

Wow, I didn’t know you guys knew Brad so personally as to attack his credibility. Do you solely base your opinion on his show??

Perhaps you should just appreciate that at least he’s willing to help the animals that are treated like garbage in a 3rd world country and risk his life while doing so.

What are you guys actually doing to help the animals in Haiti??

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:57:53 +0000

What is so SAD is all of you who are critisizing Brad and his team who are all risking their LIVES to try and make some king of difference for the better in a horrible situation like this.
Animals are his job, animals are his life. Just because you can’t see the importance in it, doesn’t make it unimportant!
Don’t be so negative when someone is only trying to do good.

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:58:06 +0000

I agree this is nothing more than a way to get a bit more publicity. I think I’d rather put my dollars towards WSPA or the Humane Society.

Hahah states his people are trained in self defense..ya like that’s going to do much good when people want your food or medical supplies and they have guns!! This ain’t the good ole USA…Haiti is one of the most violent countries around and people there are more than desperate.
Hopefully they won’t get out of the airport.

By: Michael Tavares

Michael Tavares — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:56:48 +0000

It’s so sad that this reporter didn’t do any homework for this piece and actually refers to Brad as an expert. I agree with Jackson and Louise, not only will this detract from the real efforts but it will take away from monies that would have gone to far more effective groups. I also tend to go with Jackson that this is nothing more than a publicity seeking stunt from Brad in an effort to boost his relatively poor image in the dog world.