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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
COUNCIL
Date:
September 12, 2005
Report #: CLD-032-05
File #:
By-law #:
Subject:
ORDER TO RESTRAIN - HARDING
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-032-05 be received;
2. THAT the Order to Restrain served on Steve Harding and Christine Harding be upheld;
and
3. THAT Steve Harding, Christine Harding, Kim Laird and Geoff Laird be advised of
Council's decision.
Submitted by:
Reviewed by:
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Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO: CLD-032-05
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BACKGROUND
The Animal Services Division was advised of an incident of a dog attack which occurred at
approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 30, 2005.
Kim and Geoff Laird report that they were camping at the Darlington Provincial Park and had
gathered around a fire pit. Also in attendance at the fire pit were Steve and Christine Harding,
the owners of the dog and another family (friends in common with the Lairds and the
Hardings). There were seven children under the age of 6 reported to be in attendance at the
fire pit. The dog was reportedly placed on a 6-8 foot nylon leash that was attached to a folding
lawn chair. The dog was sleeping on the ground when Meghan Laird (six years old)
approached the dog without warning, went down onto her knees and attempted to pet the dog
on the back of its neck. The Lairds further report that the dog suddenly, without warning,
attacked Meghan's face with severe bites. The dog did not give a warning growl, bark or nip,
nor did it attack Meghan's outstretched hand or arm.
Meghan attended the Bowmanville Hospital and received medical attention. Meghan
sustained four punctures on her nose, three lacerations to the upper lip, one of which received
three soluble stitches inside and five stitches outside. Documentation provided by Mr. and
Mrs. Laird is included with this report as Attachment NO.1.
Mr. and Mrs. Harding have submitted a statement respecting the incident and report that the
dog was leashed and was lying on the ground (roughly three feet away from the owner) for
approximately 20 minutes prior to the incident. Mr. Harding further reports that the dog did
give a light bark. In addition to their account of the incident, Mr. and Mrs. Harding have filed
statements from other witnesses. All documentation provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harding is
included as Attachment NO.2.
The Park Complaint and Occurrence Report completed by the Park Wardens is included as
Attachment NO.3.
REPORT NO.: CLD-032-05
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M. Bacon, Animal Services Officer, conducted an investigation of the incident. Mr. and Mrs.
Harding were served with an Order to Restrain on August 16, 2005. Mr. Harding has filed an
appeal of that order. His letter requesting the appeal is attached hereto as Attachment NO.4.
The Order to Restrain requires Mr. and Mrs. Harding to:
1. licence and register the dog with the Clarington Animal Shelter and have the dog
permanently identified by microchip implantation;
2. notify the Animal Shelter staff immediately upon relocating the dog or upon transferring
ownership of the dog;
3. restrain the dog at all times, while the dog is on its 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; and
4. restrain the dog at all times, while the dog is off their 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. & Mrs. Harding and Mr. & Mrs. Laird will address Council on September 12, 2005 to
address this issue.
Interested party to be advised of Council's decision:
Mr. & Mrs. S. Harding
Mr. & Mrs. J. Laird
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Attachment No. 1 to
Report CLD-032-0S
FAX COMMUNICATION
To: Municipality of ClaringtoD
Animal Shelter
Attn: Officer #8
Fax: 90S-623-6380
From:
Kim Laird
Re; Dog Attack! Bite Report
Total Pages: 7
Plclllle find attllChcd tIKI rcquel\~ form with attaclunents, Plea.~ do Mt hll~itate to
contact me fnr any tUrther intbnnation or questions.
Roth ('lOOtf Ilnd T WlITtJ ()R'erecl from the OPP to press charies at the H~spita1 on the nillht
of the incident. At the time we only wanted to COD~ntrate on our wlghter. The opp .
officer at the H05pitlll said it was somclhing we did not bave to do fig'ilt away. Aft<<
rcviewiDIl the details oithe situation, YOU1' MllDicipalicy's By-laws. fWd speaking with a
few indiyidUl\ls, we wuuld like to request you follow through with chlLrses to the owners
of the said dog involved in this iJl(;ident. As per my intelpretAtion of :~on 4.3 the
Municipality'1I Ry-Law, the doa wa.~ not under control. "Ever)' owne;~ oCa dog or person
havina conl1Ol of a dog sball control surb dog on a leash when ttm do& i~ Il_Y from its
household." It WIfll the owner and away lTom it~ household, it was on a long leash tied to
11 fo1dina lawn chait, but in no way did they have control of the dog 11 it was able to
attack a child's fllQll. Today you explained there is no c:hIrgc for that ~1iQn, only ~Dog
at Llrac". I understand you would like to consult with your Pro_Ulor on this matter
first and would request that you keep me up to date on the results of :Iour cun~uJtati(lnll,
You also explained after your investigation is completed an order to nstrain may be
issued by your department. We would request that tbis be ordered as soon all J'Ossiblc for
the safety of other individuals, eSpcl(,1iaUy children that will be expo~d to this 00&.
We will be away from our home between Sunday, August 14 to Sunday August 21.
Please do leave a message 011 our home phone (905- ) with any new information
and lf~uired one of us will try to retUrn your..wl ASAP to assist with your
investigation.
l1unk you tar your time and a8~i!ltance 011 this matter.
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Dog Attack/Bite Report Attachment III
Submitted by Kim Lnird and (JeorrLaird
Re: AllIlck and bile to Meghan Laird on July 30, 200~
lJ~rlinglon Provincial Park
Detai" of Current Incidenl and Nature of Injuries:
Dog wns lying in Ihe middle of camp' it. amund the fire pit. The dOli W;l.S ju><1 placed on 116-8 foot nylon
leash Ihat was ~ached to a folding lawn chair. Previou. time on the campsitc, the dog was not setured on a
leMh,
Seven children under the aile 6 were on the group camp site, No prior notification wa. given hy either
OWIlCI"!l (Steve or Christine Harding) 10 stayaw8)I from lhe dog or 10 keep children away from the dog.
Mogllan approached the dog slowly and wenlon her knees to pel the dOli. She wenl to pet the dOli 011 the
bllCk of it. neck I bead when suddenly without warning the dog attacked her face with severe bites. No
wnrningllrowl, bark. or nip was givcn by the dog. The dOll did not go for her outstwlehcd hnd or arm Qut
went $lI'Oillhl ror her race. Mcghan rolled away and remllined face down wilh her hllnds in her face. She
screamed the most bon. chilling S<.Tcam Ihat WL' heard throughout the Park As she rolled over you could
.ee all the blood all over h~r face and in her hands, She was immediately attended 10 hy her father and
other ClImpers. 911 was ClIl1ed by Park SlafT
WlIS all llOprovo,,"d allaek. Mcghen had nothing in h.r hands (food or toys), She was not making allY loud
nnises.
^ fter colmini Meghan down and getting the bleeding under control, Meghon wos placed in Geoll's truck 10
bring her to a hospital. It was clear that medical attention/stitches were required. 'fhe Ambulance and OPP
w~'1'c mOl outside Ihe Park entrance. Mellhan WQS examined for clear airways by the Ambulance attendant
OS the!. woslllready Neverc Nwelling around her mouth ond blood in and around her noflO. She was cleared
for transport 10 the hospiral by GeotT.
Arrived at the Bowanville Hospital and received immediale attention.
Four puncture. un nose,
Three lacemUons to lippeI' lip (skin above lip and actual lip), One almo$t complelely through lip. One
received tl1ree soluble stitches inside and S .t'lch.. outsid.,
Trauma to inside of upper mouth.
tJpp~r lip ond gums swollen, black IlIld bruised.
Medicated with Ibuprofen and placed on onll antibiotics for 'even days and topical antibiotics (Pl1lysporin)
until further notification by family doctor to prevent infeelion and minimil" "Car;ng.
Arrived home in Pickering around I J pm. No pictur.s were laken thai cvening as it was late and Meghan
needed 10 remain calm atler being in shock. First pictures laken early afternoon Sunday, July 31". (dose to
24 hOllrs after incident). rietures attached.
Th. nellt day, ~n Sunday July 31", 200S, GcofTrclumcd 10 the camp sile l~ gather the camping gear when
Steve Harding (Ihe owner) infonned GeofTthlll the dog had "nipped" al a few people before, but nothing
like dlis attack. He apologized and 'poke to GrofTrcganling whal was happening wilh the dog, Christine
did nol speak to Gcoff or asked or showed any concern for Meghan. No IIpology or inquiry about Megh."',
well being rnlm either oflhem sin~ Sunday.
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CLAR.ANIMAL SERVICES PAGE 02
523-5380 Attachment No. 2 to
Report CLD-032-05
ATTACHMENT ;;2
.vlU1VICIPALITY OF CLARILVGTON
DOG A.TTACK/BITE REPORT - DOG OWNER
THIS FORl\<I IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DOG OWNER
YOUR NA..'WE:
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HAS YOt.JR. DOG Ey"ER BEE:-f AGGRESSIVE: TO A PERSON OR. D01\.-ffiSTIC ANIMAL IN THE
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DID YOU WI~"ESS THE INCIDE:'IT? . - YES Y NO :
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TIME OF INCIDE::"IT: 0 '-"30 - rti 0 () ":t
LOCATION OF L"'iCIDE::"IT: ..D3lU)~rc^,' 'JU/M,JlN_I1>.Z)L 7)fr~ 2..65
PLEASE DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT: "<,JG",E:. HTTt'}ciTED 'I
F :-f0, WHEN DID YOt; BECOi'r1E AWARE OF THE INCIDENT?
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On July 30th, 2005, a dog bite incident occurred on our campsite at
Darlington Provincial Park. Our twelve year old Border
Collie/Shepherd dog was lying on the ground, Leashed, about three
feet away from me. She hadn't moved anywhere for at least 20
minutes. I heard a light "woof woof' and I turned to look at what
Murphy's concern was. I saw Meagan roll away from Murphy and
stand up. Her face was bleeding. Murphy did not move. She didn't
growl or try to get up. I jumped from my chair and onto Murphy.
Murphy just layed her head back down on the ground.
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30 Cobbledick St.
Orono, Ontario CANADA
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(905) 983-9010
Vaccination Certificate
Bowmanville, Ontario.
Phone: (905)
Patient Name: Murphy
Sex: Female Spayed
Species: Canine
Breed: Border Collie X
Colour: Black and White
Weight: 34kgs.
Birthdate: Aug/4/1993
Owner Name: Christine Harding
Address:
Regular Vaccine Information
Rabies Vaccination Information
Vaccine
Valid Until
Aug/10/2006
Aug/10/2006
Tag 50459
Date of Issue Aug/10/2005
Expiry Date Aug/10/2006
Vaccine Imrab3
Producer Merlal
Lot Number 180358
Dose 1
Manner of Injection Subcutaneously
Vaccine Type Killed
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RABIES
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. Dr. Mathew ph ens on
Orono Veterinary Hospital
.30 Cob~ledick St., Orono, Ontario, LOB 1MO
(905) 983-9010
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Christine Harding
Date: Aug/10/2005
Invoice #: 8571
Bowmanville, Ontario,
INVOICE
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Murphy
Birthday: Augl04/93
Female Spayed, Black and White, Border
Collie X
Reminders
Aug/10/2006 -- DHPP
Aug/10/2006 - RABIES
Overdue -- LEPTOSPOROSIS
Overdue -- GIARDIA
Overdue - LYME
Overdue - BORDETELLA
Overdue -- HEARTWORM
34.000kgs. or 75.1401bs.
Date
Aug/10/05
Description
DHPP - Canine Vaccination
Physical Examination
Rabies - Vaccination
Ubavet liquid 500ml
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Subtotal for Murphy
Dr. Mathew Stephenson
Total
12.00
34.00
12.00
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93.25
Subtotal (ALL)
GST
PST
Invoice Total
Previous Balance
Total Outstanding
Paid by MasterCard
Total Due
Payments
Date
Augl10/05
Amount Paid Bv Payment Note
$102.60 MasterCard
93.25
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102.60
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102.60
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Thank you for your support from the doctors and staff of Orono Veterinary Hospital!
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MUNICIPAL LICENCE
2005
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BY LAW 99-90 SECTIONS 2-2.1 & 3-3.1 REQUIRE THAT RESIDENTS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF CLARINGTON LICENCE ALL DOGS AND CATS ANNUALLY AND THAT SAID LICENCES EXPIRE
DEe 31. 2006. Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the
MlJn;cipal Act and will be used to determine compliance with Municipality of Clarlngton By-law 99-
90, as amended. Questions IlJlated to the collection of this information should oe directed 10 the
Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street,- Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6, Telephone (905) 623-3379.
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CASH V OTHER 0 I [-LIFETIME LICENCE ~
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This iSla cer1itythat in conslderalion 01 payment 01 the tee as shown below and SLbject to the provisions
01 any By-Law now enacteiJ or which may hereatler be enacted by the Council of tne CorporallOn ollhe
Municipalily of Clarinllton hereby granls permission to the pers on namec! herein, toownanc!keepadogor
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Complaint By;
Name
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Receiv8d by:
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Site No.
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Time 124hr cloC.f<)
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19:50- P/W Pawson & Morandln notified by front gate that the cleaners have called from the park slore to
adVise that a young girl has been bitten by a dog on site #257. Complainant at the store has advised
cleaners that 911 has been notified, and emergency crews are In route to site,
19:52- Wardens on site #264, no occupants on site, Attended site #257 to speak to complainant who was
identified as:
MANN Jennifer.
Bowmanville. ON . (905- ),
Advised by complainant that the parents of the girl bitten by the dog have left the park, and are driving the
girl to the hospital themselves. The following particulars were noted by the complainant. ,
- The girl. LAIRD Meghan, is six-years old, and was bitten in the face (upper I lower lip) by the dog on
#257- 2..55
- The girl is being transported to Pickering-Ajax hosprtal by her parents.
- The girl was on site #257, as the family are friends camping with the occupants on site #264.
- The dog was leashed at the lime of the attack
- The dog has been isolated on site to prevent further Occurrences.
"SPOke to the owner of the dog who was identifieo as:
HARDING, Steven
Bowmanvilie, ON
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lAd vised by the dog owner that his dog, a 12y/o (approx) black and white Border Colile mix was responsible
for the dog bite, He stated the girl and her family are friends of his, and he did, not e.xpect the attack.aslh;S d
dog had never bitten anybody before I received assurance from Mr. Harding ,hat hiS dog would be Iso.a e
until further investigation could be completed,
20:14- Wardens attended gate to await O.P.P response.
20:17- O.P.P officer McKinnon on site Officer escorted to site #257 where O.P.P took control of
investigation O.PP will follow up on investigation and will determine aclJon to be taken
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Note: Dog has been removed from park by owners w, . an a.s ee . {Jt/ i
Health Authorities. ___
Peraons Involved
Last Name First Name
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August 28, 2005
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing this letter in regards to an incident that happened on Saturday,
July 30th at Darlington Provincial Park. While camping with neighbours,
Steve and Chris Harding and three other couples, the Hardings dog Murphy
was startled by one of the other couples six year old daughter which resulted
in an injury to the little girls face. As I didn't witness the incident I can't
say exactly what happened other than the fact that the dog was leashed to a
chair that was situated around the campfire. Steve, the dogs owner, and I
were sitting at the campfire talking as everyone else was off doing
something else. The little girls father was off cutting wood and the mother
was off near her tent and all the children were off playing.
Sincerely,
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August 10, 2005
To Whom it May Concern:
In regards to our neighbours dog, Murphy, owned by Chris and Steve
Harding:
In the twelve years that Murphy has lived next door I have never seen
any signs of aggression in her. She has been a well behaved dog who has
been socialized well. For years Chris and Steve have been able to have her
in the front yard with them and she always just lies calmly watching all the
activity around her. People have always commented on their way by about
how good a dog she is. On occasion when Steve or Chris have had to be
away for the day I have gone over and let Murphy out and have never had
any concerns about it.
On the August long weekend in question my husband and I were
camping at Darlington with our neighbours and some other couples. We
had just finished dinner and I had been in the dining tent doing up the
dishes. I had observed that Murphy was lying sleeping just outside the tent
and that her lead was wrapped a couple oftimes around the chair but as she
was content and sleeping I didn't unwrap it. Unfortunately I didn't see
exactly what happened as I had just gone to dump out my dishwater. The
first thing I observed was Murphy still lying on the same spot on the ground
and the little girl, Meagan down on her hands and knees in obvious distress.
Steve immediately went over and leaned down with Murphy as Meagan's
parents attended to her. I truly believe that this was not a vicious attack by
any means and that either Meagan leaned on Murphy's paw or startled
Murphy when she was asleep. Throughout the course of the weekend I
noticed that on numerous occasions Meagan's parents allowed their one
year old daughter to crawl unattended all around the campsite and Chris or
Steve would move Murphy away so that the baby wouldn't bother her.
Even around home they always get down with Murphy if a child approaches
to pet her, just because they are responsible pet owners.
I believe it was just an unfortunate accident and that parents need to
teach their children how to behave around dogs.
Sincerely,
J'Nan Yateman
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August 11 , 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Harding
Bowmanville, ON
Dear fvir. and Mrs. Harding,
Re: Jillian Harding
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This is to advise you that the Society has completed an investigation with respect
to the above-mentioned child. The Society will be closing your case, as there are
no present child protection concerns.
Please ensure that you are properly supervising your child at all times, and
continue to take appropriate precautions with your dog, to ensure that no other
child or person is injured.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (905) 433-1551 ex!.
2230. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
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August 24, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter in support of our friends and neighbor Steve,
Chris and Jillian Harding, concerning their dog Murphy. I would like to
give a brief history. Murphy is a 12 year old Collie, who has recently been
involved in a situation where she was startled by a stranger while sleeping
and nipped and young girl. My son Sean 7 and Jillian 5 years old, are
playmates and friends and have been together in the Harding's home and
backyard where "Murphy" is. My son has in the past and still does have a
fear of dogs but with "Murphy" he has never had a problem, "Murphy" is
always with either Steve or Chris and she has never gone out of her way to
go near the children. My son is now to the point where he can pet her and
not be afraid. "Murphy" is a very gentle dog and I have no worries about
having her in our home with my son or in our backyard when the children
are playing.
I have watched "Murphy" with Jillian and other children for awhile now
and I can't get over how good "Murphy" is with them. These children are
very active and very fast, but "Murphy" has never been bothered by that. I
have no concerns about the children around her or for myself as I know
Steve and Chris are very responsible and caring people.
Sincerely,
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BONNIE AND IRWIN COLWELL
Bowmanville, Ontario
(905)
August 16, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is written in support of the dog, named "Murphy", family pet of Chris and
Steve Harding. We have known "Murphy" and she has been at our home on many
occasions over the past 10 years.
"Murphy" has always had a quiet disposition and a good temperament when she is
around people, neighbourhood children and this is especially evident with Chris and
Steve's daughter Jillian (age five).
We have not seen the dog show any aggressive type of behaviour to people or other
animals that she comes in contact with.
We would certainly not hesitate to be in the dog's company in the future.
Sincerely
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Attachment No. 3 to
Report CLD-032-0S
Park Complaint and
Occurrence Report
OCClJr, No.
170-
050730-01
Complaint By:
Name
(MANN Jennifer
Address
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Bowmanville
,'e one No.
905-
Received by:
ICleaners I Store
Province Postal Code I
ON
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P/H 264 i I j
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J19:50
ROIul~ of Inv"tl atlon Time (24hrClock): 19:50
19:50- P/IN Pawson & Morandin notified by front gate thaI the cleaners have calle from the park store to
aavis. that a young girt has been bitten by a aog On site #257 Complainant at the store has advised
cleaners that 911 has been notified. and emergency crews are in roule to site.
19:52. Wardens on site #264, no occupants on site. Attended site /1.257 to speak to complainant who Was
identified as:
MANN Jennifer,
. Bowmanville. ON (905- ).
Advised by complainant that the parents of the girl bitten by the aog have left the Pilrk, IInd are driving the
girl to the hospital themselves. The following particulars were noted by the complainant.
- The girl, LAIRD Meghan, is six-years old, and was bitten in the face (upper I lOWer lip) by the dog on
#257
- The girl is being transported to Pickering-Ajl)( hospital by her parents.
- The girl was on site /1.257, as the family are friends camping with the occupants on site #264.
- The dog was leashed at the time of the attack.
I - The dog has been isolatea on site to prevent further Occurrences.
'SPoke to the owner of the dog who was Identified 88:
HARDING, Steven
,Bowmanville, ON
DOB
(90S)
IAdvised by the dog owner that his dog, a 12ylo (approx) black a~d white Boraer Collie mix was responsi.ble
for the dog bite, He stated the girl and her family are fnends of hiS, and he. did, not e,xpect the attack... hIS
dog had never bitten anybody before. I received assurance from Mr. Harding ,hat hiS dog would be Iso!ated
untii further investigation could be completed.
'20: 14- Wardens attended gate to await O.P.P response.
20:17- O,P.P officer McKinnon on site Officer escorted to site #257 where O.P,P took control of
investigation. OP.P will follow up on investigation and Will determine action to be taken
Note: Dog has been removed from park by owners wife, and has been taken home to await evalualio~/t
Health Authorities. __
Persona Involved
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Attachment No.4 to
Report CLD-032-05
'05AUG16 Pl1 4:35:21
August 16, 2005
Patti Barrie
Municipal Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
Dear Pattie,
My wife and I would like to appeal the decision made by the Municipality of
Clarington to issue an Order To Restrain (#16-2005) for our dog Murphy. Murphy
was involved in an unfortunate biting incident on our camp site at Darlington
Provincial Park. We would appreciate the opportunity to explain our reasoning to
Council.
,
Bowmanville; On.