KELOWNA – A provincial court judge has clarified an earlier judgement regarding a dog she has deemed dangerous to the public.
On New Year’s Day in Peachland, two larger dogs running at large attacked a smaller dog that was being walked by its owner.
The victim dog was badly injured and had to be put down by a veterinarian.
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Upon an application by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the judge ruled one of the attack dogs, a presa canario, is to be euthanized unless its owner successfully appeals the destruction order.
However, Drew Panton is allowed to keep his other dog, a pit bull, under strict safety restrictions.
In a news release Tuesday, the regional district states: “Judge Wallace has clarified her judgement with an Order to reflect the requirements and higher standards of control for dangerous dogs as legislated in the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No 1343 . In order to protect the public and other animals from future potential incidents, ‘Buddy’ must be leashed and muzzled when outside a dwelling or enclosed vehicle, kept within a secure fence on its property, a sign must be posted advising the public that a dangerous dog is on the property and the dog must be microchipped. Additional public safety conditions have also been outlined in the order for ‘Buddy’s’ owner.”
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