The Spiteri Family
We the undersigned implore the Caledon, Ontario Committee Of Adjustments to find in favor of the Spiteri Family in housing Emily (their miniature pony) on their property who has been living on the pro... continue reading »
"The only reason Emily has become a topic, must be that a new neighbor move in. The neighbors must not be informed why Emily is such a cherrished animal. If they were informed I am sure that this dispute would not have occured. I can and will not believe t"
"That is a shame that you would remove a horse that is for a child in need!!!"
"I am the mother of child with cerebral palsy, a physician, and a longstanding horse owner. I can personally vouch for the fact that horses and ponies are invaluable therapeutic tools for children with CP. Sitting astride an equine greatly enhances the str"
"They should keep the pony. If its helping the little boy cope and be happy than whats the big deal. Laws can be bent bend this one all the way. Good luck."
"Let the Spiteri Family keep the pony as a special case. Clearly, it is a tit-for-tat neighbour thing going on and the neighbours are hitting below the belt."
"what kind of person takes a pony away from a kid at Christmas?"
"Sam should have every chance he can get to lead as normal a life as possible. If that means riding Emily at home, he should have every right to do so. I hope people can put themselves in his position - what's worse, being unable to walk properly, or deali"
"The pony can live quite satisfactorily under the same restrictions as a dog so for this special situation I think it would be apropriate to allow the family to continue to house the pony and use it for there childs therapy at least until such time as he o"
"The animal is a pet and very dear to the child, so taking it away would be very cruel. Ensure they clean up better and all is well."
"I think that it is very sad that the neighbour is not compassionate enough to want this little boy to have the joy that this pony gives him. I find it ironic that the neighbour would choose to like in a small time rural place like Caledon yet not have the"
"If the neighbour was a little more resourceful they could harvest that Pony waste and fertilize their own half acre! Pitch in! Have a heart!!"