Role reversal

Newfoundland SPCA seeks permission to kill Girlie.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals asked a provincial court judge on Monday for permission to destroy the animal, arguing in court documents that it is dangerous and aggressive, is responsible for killing another dog and is a threat to people.

St. John’s shelter director Debbie Powers said her group, which normally fights to protect animals, believes the move would be in the best interest of public safety.

“There are going to be a lot of wet eyes around here should we get this order,” Powers told CBC News.