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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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REPORT
Date: September 27, 1999
Report #: CD-35-99
File # ~LI; .~~
Res. # C- -&OO-1?
Meeting: COUNCIL
By-law #
Subject: DECLARATION OF VICIOUS DOG. YOUD
It is respectfully recommended:
1. THAT Report CD-35-99 be received; and
2. THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Jason Youd be upheld.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
On July 6, 1999, the Durham Regional Police investigated a report of a male being bitten by a dog. The
previous day, the complainant and his son went to 4185 Concession Road 4, Orono, to speak with Jason
Youd, the owner of a dog who resides at the property. They were concemed because this particular dog
had been chasing the complainant's son when he rode his bike or jogged by the property. While there
speaking with the resident, the dog bit the man on the right calf. This bite was witnessed by both the
man's son and Mr. Youd. The gentleman was treated at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital and received a
tetanus shot.
While investigating the incident on July 6, the reporting officer attended the home. There was no one
home, however, two dogs were chained up outside. The one dog, which appeared to be similar to a
german shepherd, was very aggressive but was restrained by a chain. At the driveway there was a sign
waming people of a german shepherd on the property.
Following receipt of the police report, the Animal Services Officer issued a declaration of vicious dog to Mr.
Youd. This declaration requires the owner of the vicious dog to:
1. licence and register the dog with the Clarington Animal Shelter and have the dog permanently
identified by microchip implantation, at his expense, within 21 days of receipt of this Declaration.
Proof of such registration must be provided to the Animal Services Division within 30 days;
2. notify Clarington Animal Shelter immediately upon relocating the dog or upon transferring
ownership of the dog;
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3. restrain the dog at all times, while the dog is on his own property, by keeping it enclosed in a pen
or other enclosure in such a manner as to prevent the dog from leaving the property and to
prevent contact with people and other animals;
4. restrain the dog at all times, while the dog is off his own property, with the use of a muzzle and a
leash no longer than 6 feet and under the care and'control of a person who is 16 years of age or
older.
Mr. Youd was advised that he could appeal this declaration to the Council and he has indicated his wish to
do so. Accordingly, Mr. Youd will be addressing Council with respect to this matter on September 27,
1999.
Due to the severity of the bite, it is staff's recommendation that the vicious dog declaration be upheld.
Reviewed by
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FranKlin Wu, M.C.l.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
Interested parties to advised of Council's decision:
Jason Youd
4185 Concession Road 4
Orono, Ontario
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