The city is reviewing Chapter 349 of Municipal Licensing and Standards, which to you, me and Lassie is about dogs.
There is a webpage, online survey and public meetings so if you would like to share your opinions – now’s your chance to do so.
Chapter 349 (toronto.ca / .pdf)
Web Site re: Review of Dog Behaviour and Responsible Dog Ownership
Online Survey
Public Meetings (Sept. 24 – Oct. 6)
Here’s an excerpt from the email we received to give you some background:
The City of Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) Division is undertaking a review of Chapter 349,, Animals to determine how the City can effectively balance, manage and address dogs’ behaviour, their owners’ responsibilities and public safety in the City of Toronto.
Chapter 349, Animals sets out registration/licensing requirements and the requirement to leash dogs on public property, except where permitted (e.g., off-lease parks). The bylaw also covers how the City responds to dogs at large (on the loose) or dogs that have bitten people or animals.
The goal of the review is to address City Council’s direction to provide recommendations on how the City can effectively respond to incidents of dog bites and dogs that may pose a risk to public safety.
The City is committed to an open and inclusive process which incorporates stakeholder and public participation. ML&S would like to share its review webpage where more information is available about the review, including our survey for members of the public to complete and public meeting dates.