Animal Control

• What to do if you come across a loose or aggressive animal

  A recent dog attack in Saskatoon, that resulted in a woman losing her beloved pet, has others wondering how to respond in a potentially dangerous situation.

  Lifestyle

  May 22, 2025
  
• Calls grow for dog owner to come forward after deadly Stanley Park attack

  Vancouver's Animal Services told Global News Friday that the owner of a large dog who fled after a smaller dog was fatally mauled, has neither come forward nor been identified. 

  Crime

  Aug 9, 2024
  
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• Aggressive deer attacks Lethbridge woman’s dog, causing serious injuries

  Deer are plentiful in and around Lethbridge and usually coexist peacefully with humans. But one woman is warning the public to be aware, because this isn't always the case.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2024
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• 12 dogs, including 6 puppies, seized from home after cyclist bitten near Dorchester, Ont.

  Police were already investigating complaints 'over the last couple of months' when a cyclist was bitten while riding past the Thames Centre home, prompting the warrant.

  Canada

  May 7, 2024
• Concern grows over Vancouver Island wolf-dog after family pet killed

  There is growing frustration about a wolf-dog hybrid loose on Vancouver Island, after the animal killed a pet dog over the weekend.

  Environment

  Nov 27, 2023
• Dog attack complaints rose 18% in 2023: City of Edmonton

  On Oct. 26, a provincial court judge fined a dog owner $10,000 because the dog had been involved in 'multiple attacks in the community,' according to the City of Edmonton.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2023
• Dog attack in Oshawa leaves 3 injured

  Durham regional police said on Monday at 7 p.m., officers received a report that a dog was attacking people in the Mary Street North and Adelaide Avenue East area.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2023
• Leduc, Alta. dog attacks causing concern amongst community

  There have been a handful of dog attacks in a Leduc neighbourhood recently and neighbours are hoping the city will handle the situation.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2023
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• Two Saskatoon kids hospitalized after attack by loose dog

  Saskatoon Police Service and animal control officers received several calls about a dog running loose in the 2700 block of 33rd Street West Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jun 29, 2023
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• ‘Doesn’t change anything,’ says Reptilia’s lawyer as London, Ont. seeks court order

  The City of London, Ont., wants a judge to declare that the Reptilia zoo that opened two months ago contravenes a municipal animal control bylaw.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023