Pit Bulls
Spike in stolen dogs could point to underground fighting rings in Alberta: animal society
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s an underground crime few acknowledge, but rescue agencies on the front lines of animal care insist dog fighting rings involving stolen pets exist in Alberta. Continue reading
Yellow Grass residents upset over dangerous dog bylaw
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Some residents in the Town of Yellow Grass are upset over the recent revision and enforcement of a long-standing Animal Control Bylaw, dealing with dangerous dogs. Continue reading
Recovering addicts find kindred spirits in shelter pit bulls: ‘He needed love and I did too’
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
It’s a partnership that highlights the similarities of the two groups the president of the shelter says are misunderstood by the public. Continue reading
Proposed dangerous dogs law overlooks Quebec First Nations, government hears
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The province is on the wrong track with a rottweiler and pit bull ban, two groups of witnesses told the National Assembly committee studying Bill 128, Quebec’s proposed dangerous dogs legislation. Continue reading
Former NHLer Bryan Bickell helping Peterborough pit bull find new home
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Thanks to the Bickells’ foundation, Ramona the pit bull is on her way to New Brunswick, since she can’t stay in Ontario. Continue reading
Quebec trial underway for man whose pit bull-type dogs allegedly mauled young girl
Karim Jean Gilles is accused of criminal negligence causing bodily harm. Continue reading
Montreal moves to reform controversial pit bull-type breed ban
Montreal is taking steps to reform the pit bull-type breed ban by suspending some elements of the bylaw. Continue reading
First of 3 charged in dogfighting ring case pleads guilty in Ontario court
Ontario’s animal welfare agency says a man has pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty for his role in an alleged dogfighting ring. Continue reading
Year in Review: Most talked about Global News Toronto videos, stories of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, Global News looked back at the year’s most popular videos and stories. Continue reading
Protesters rally for intervention in alleged dogfighting euthanasia case in Ontario
Dozens of protesters rallied outside of a Chatham-Kent, Ont. courthouse Thursday in support of 21 alleged fighting dogs seized last year by the Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals. Continue reading