Bylaw 7771 in for Final Reading

Monday, September 19, 2005 03:58 AM

It is by law 7771, but despite the number of "7's" this is not a lucky bylaw for some pet owners.

It is the new animal control bylaw, and it is up for final reading at City Hall tonight.

Councilor's Sethen and Rogers are the only ones to have voted against the bylaw which lays down some strict control rules for owners of dangerous dogs, and certain breeds, in particular, Pit bulls.

The bylaw is considered, by some, to be descriminatory and in the wake of the legal action underway in Ontario, there are questions about it being able to stand up to a court challenge.

In Ontario, Pit bulls, and similar breeds are banned. The new bylaw here calls for higher licensing fees, and strict control measures for dogs deemed dangerous because of their actions, or considered dangerous becaue of their breed.
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Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 03:58 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Chadermando on September 19 2005 6:25 AM

It would be interesting to know which councilors are dog owners and if so or not which way they voted and why?

Posted by: gypsy on September 19 2005 1:53 PM

Come on-show them not only dogs have teeth!!!!
Discriminate if you wish.
After all, who is running this show???
If they don't like it-move!!!!
Right???

Posted by: Chadermando on September 19 2005 5:54 PM

Gypsy clearly its an election issue. This requires the facts on the table IMO.

I will not vote for someone who supports collective punishment. that crosses my line whether it is called on for Arabs, Jews, or pitbulls.

Posted by: gypsy on September 19 2005 6:46 PM

Oh O.K. Chad!!!
Whatever you say!!
No contest!!!