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Environment Ministry re-thinking pet deer decsion
UCLUELET/CKNW(AM980)
Sean Leslie | Email news tips to Sean
1/18/2013

A Ucluelet woman may be able to keep her pet deer after all.
 
Environment Minister Terry Lake says he's asked staff to work with Janet Schwartz and her pet deer Bimbo in hopes of allowing the two to continue living together.
 
Lake says a team of experts must examine the health of Bimbo and her surroundings, but they understand the risks of removing an animal that has become so accustomed to a home setting.
 
Schwartz says she adopted "Bimbo" in 2004 and the animal now eats candy and watches TV with her. 

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  1. ChrisM_18 posted on 01/18/2013 07:07 PM
    Good for Bimbo ! Now would it be possible for someone to find a home for an old political hack that has outlived his usefullness and is destroying his party with his stubborn refusal to accept reality
  2. JimV_4 posted on 01/18/2013 07:18 PM
    Nice work Mr.Lake! I also enjoy candy & TV Vs. getting eaten by a bear. Good for "Bimbo" & Mrs, Schwartz! Nice news for a change.
  3. speakup posted on 01/19/2013 11:46 AM
    Candy and TV - awwww how sweet
    We've ruined human society already
    Time to move onto to nature!
    Who EXACTLY is the BIMBO here????

    NO Animals should ever be pets!
    This is NUTS and NOW The Environment Ministry has asked HIS STAFF
    (PAID FOR BY OUR TAXES) to spend their time working witth this nut job?
    This freak needs a life and human contact!
    WHy do we accomodate every nut in the forest?
    Next she will want to MARRY this deer!
    Just watch.......
    it is no doubt gonna b the next reality show to air........GROAN
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