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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting: COUNCIL
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Res. # tIff -L()"f~r y
Date:
September 27, 1999
CD-36-99
By-law #
Report #:
Subject: DECLARATION OF VICIOUS DOG. HOLKEMA
It is respectfully recommended:
1. THAT Report CD-36-99 be received; and
2. THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Wendy Holkema be upheld.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
On August 20, 1999, a declaration of vicious dog was issued to Wendy Holkema, 75 Roser Crescent,
Bowmanville. The complainant in this incident advised that her seven year old daughter was playing at the
residence of Ms. Holkema when Holly, a three year old springer spaniel, bit her. The girl's hand was
punctured and she was hospitalised for three days at Scarborough Grace because of an infection in the
puncture wound. The Public Health Department has been advised of this incident.
Upon investigation it was felt by the Animal Services Officer that the dog had not been provoked by the
child and therefore a declaration of vicious dog was issued to the owner. The declaration requires the
owner 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;
3. restrain the dog at all times, while the dog is on his 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.
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Report CD-36-99
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September 27,1999
Ms. Holkema will be addressing Council on September 27; 1999, to appeal the declaration.
It is staff's recommendation that the declaration of vicious dog be upheld due to the severity of the
incident.
Reviewed by
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Franklin Wu, M.C.l.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
Interested parties to advised of Council's decision:
Wendy Holkema
75 Roser Crescent
Bowmanville, Ontario
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