Rabies and animal bites are serious issues that health professionals must be aware of. In Toronto, dog bite laws are governed by the province of Ontario, which has specific regulations to protect individuals from dog bites. This includes strict liability…
Thousands signed online petitions calling for Rocky’s release after October incident. Rocky the dog will be allowed to return to his owners but will have to wear a muzzle when around most people. Rocky the dog, a 170-pound American Alsatian…
Toronto’s Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal will next meet Jan. 31, where 2 dog owners will appeal the Dangerous Dog Order on their pet. If you’ve ever encountered a bad dog in the city, you may be aware that Fido can…
The page claims the pair lived at the property where the attack occurred, and that Emily was rushed into emergency surgery and is in the ICU with “sustained nerve damage and a ruptured artery in her right arm as well…
Dog bite lawsuits are often worth around $50,000. That amount can increase or decrease significantly, depending on the extent of the victim’s injuries, whether the victim was partly at fault, and whether the owner had reason to know that the dog posed a…
While we may still see some pit bulls roaming the streets of Ontario, a ban on the breed has actually been in effect since 2005 across the province. However, it might be lifted in the near future after a member…
As lawmakers in Ontario consider changes to the province’s dog bite laws, parents are sharing their personal experiences with dog attacks. In a recent meeting with members of the provincial parliament, parents recounted the traumatic events their children had suffered…
A Sunday afternoon walk in her Etobicoke neighbourhood turned traumatic for Divya Mandyam when a family’s large, off-leash dog attacked her on the street beside a park where children play. Now, Mandyam, 34, is speaking out about reporting challenges and…
Eleven people attacked by dog in Hamilton, owner charged A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly encouraging her dog to attack multiple victims in Hamilton’s east end Thursday night. Just after 7 p.m., Hamilton police were called down to…
Why Do Dogs Bite in the First Place? To protect you and your loved ones, it would be wise to determine some of the factors that may trigger a dog to bite in the first place. Dogs can bite for…