My granddaughter, a sensitive soul who loves animals, finds herself crying at night over the devastating fate of the ostriches she sees all over the news. As a resident of Richmond and a concerned grandparent, I want to ensure that these majestic birds are given a fair chance at life. It's heartbreaking to witness the distress these outdated culling policies cause to both innocent creatures and to young, compassionate minds like my granddaughter's.

Currently, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) culling policies rely on testing methods that have been proven to be inaccurate. Ostriches, being intelligent and harmless, deserve better than to fall victims to inadequate testing procedures. It has been shown that with proper testing, these birds could be spared unnecessary extermination. This is where your help is crucial.

We urge the Richmond City Council to initiate an independent investigation into the CFIA's ostrich culling policies. Such an inquiry would help determine the accuracy of current tests and explore alternative, humane options. By having transparency and science-backed practices, we can protect ostriches while maintaining national health standards.

Ostriches, like all living beings, deserve the right to be treated humanely and with respect, and Richmond can lead the way in ensuring that Canada adopts such practices. Imagine the relief on the faces of children like my granddaughter, and the countless other compassionate hearts, who crave a world where animals are secured by justice and truth.

Please help us bring about this change. Sign this petition to call on the Richmond City Council to support a thorough investigation into the CFIA's ostrich culling policies and protect these beautiful creatures from unwarranted harm.