Wow, I can’t believe we are almost at 400 signatures! I cannot thank you guys enough for standing in support of Beau and what’s right! It makes me incredibly emotional to see so many people advocating for him. I have no doubt in my mind that he will make incredible progress with the master behaviouralist - I just need to be granted his conditional release next week and he will prove his ability to heal.
It’s been extremely difficult being away at work, my emotional and mental health has taken a major hit but I will fight until I have nothing left. Beau and dogs like him, deserve a chance to enjoy the very short life they’re already granted.
The more you can share this petition to get in front of like minded people like yourselves, the better chance we have of making his release happen! This community is strong and your voices are so powerful!
If you feel called to write a letter/email to the Mayor & City Council, as well as the RDCO Board of Directors, I’ll put their information below along with a template if you need one. These community letters in mass quantity show them they need to rethink their behaviours towards reactive dogs and implement a humane model towards rehabilitation!
EMAILS:
Kelowna City Council & Mayor - mayorandcouncil@kelowna.ca
RDCO Board of Directors - info@rdco.com CC: board@rdco.com; Renee.merrifield.MLA@leg.bc.ca
PLEASE SEND THE EMAILS SEPARATELY TO BOTH EMAIL GROUPS!
TEMPLATE:
Subject: In Support of Rehabilitation – Stop the Euthanization of Beau. File 82516
Dear [fill out naming listed above],
I am writing as a concerned member of the dog-owning and animal advocacy community. While I have not personally met Beau, I feel compelled to speak up on behalf of dogs like him — dogs who are fearful, misunderstood, and too often failed by a system that punishes them rather than supports their recovery.
The decision to euthanize Beau — a trauma-affected rescue dog — is deeply troubling. Based on publicly available information, it’s clear that both incidents involving Beau were complex, reactionary, and driven by fear, not aggression. What’s even more concerning is the lack of a thorough and unbiased investigation into the full circumstances before placing the blame entirely on Beau.
In one case, he was attacked first and reacted in self-protection — and yet he was immediately labeled “dangerous.” In the more recent case, there were multiple factors at play, including human error by a third-party dog walker, improper equipment, and an elevator blind spot where the other dogs were not visible. These are not the actions of a vicious dog — they are fear responses, made worse by a system unwilling to account for context.
The RDCO must acknowledge that reactivity is not a death sentence, and that there are successful, humane alternatives. Cities like Calgary have proven that with education, community resources, responsible ownership, and case-by-case assessments, dogs can be rehabilitated and owners can be supported. Their model works — and more importantly, it reflects compassion, modern understanding of animal behavior, and public safety without resorting to euthanasia as a first solution.
Many dog owners do not have unlimited financial means to hire behavioural experts — yet they work every day to love, train, and advocate for their animals. These owners deserve support, not punishment. And dogs like Beau deserve the chance to heal, not be condemned because of size, breed, or fear-driven assumptions.
Please take this opportunity to lead with humanity, not fear. Reconsider your approach — not just for Beau, but for every dog that will come after him.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, Province/State]
Thank you all again, from the bottom of my heart. Together we will achieve the most positive outcome 🖤
Much love,
Andie & Beau 🐾