Stray Dogs

• Blood Tribe members express concern about stray dogs in their community

  Reports of aggressive behavior, including attacks on people, have left many feeling unsafe.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
  
• Stray dogs force closure of trails in Richmond park due to safety concerns

  Staff said the dogs can appear frightening at times and along with the park's challenging undergrowth and interference with capture efforts by park users, they remain at large.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
  
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• Humane society says 3 malnourished dogs picked up off Oakville streets

  Three malnourished dogs were gathered within days of each other at two locations in Oakville, Ont., and may be connected with the same owner(s), the humane society says.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
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• ‘Can’t walk next-door without dogs trying to attack’: First Nations near Calgary warn residents of dog attacks

  Two First Nations near Calgary are warning residents about roaming dogs and dog attacks.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2023
• Girl attacked by pack of dogs on Manitoba First Nation

  RCMP say the child was attacked Sunday morning on the Shamattawa First Nation, about 750 km northeast of Winnipeg.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2021
• Dog overpopulation needs formal solution in light of toddler’s death: Winnipeg vet

  After a two-year-old boy was fatally mauled by stray dogs in the Manitoba community of Gods Lake earlier this week, one Winnipeg vet says he's surprised those attacks don't happen more often.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2019
• City of Hamilton confirms first case of rabies in two years came from a rabid bat

  In a statement, the department revealed that the infection came from a bat and there was "no human contact with this bat."

  Health

  Jul 4, 2019
• Video shows 2 moose being chased by dogs in Calgary’s Springbank Hill

  The local resident who recorded the video said the two moose were visibly annoyed with the canines.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Russian cities accused of slaughtering stray dogs ahead of FIFA World Cup

  Russia is on a mission to rid its streets of stray dogs ahead of the FIFA World Cup, but animal rights activists say it isn't being done humanely.

  Sports

  May 16, 2018
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• Laws could reduce stray dog problems on First Nations: conference

  An Alberta First Nation that brought in laws to deal with packs of feral dogs says the strategy could be used on other reserves across the country.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2018