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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Animal Services Committee
December 18, 2020
Teleconference Meeting
11:00 am
Attendees: S. Frost,
E. Grossi,
Councillor Ian Cumming
N. Florio, Animal Services Officer
K. Thompson, Manager Municipal Law Enforcement Services
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Action Items/Status
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1. Welcome & Introductions
K. Thompson welcomed members to the
teleconference meeting.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Appeal Hearings
OTR 2020-17, Vivienne Baker-Lewis, “Ben”
Appealing leash length, walked by someone over 16
years of age, prohibited from using leash free park.
No muzzle requirement included in the order.
Officer Florio outlined the incident investigation, how
the bite occurred, comments by the veterinarian,
and from the victim dog owner. Dog owner did not
contact victim dog owner, apologize, pay vet bills,
etc.
Committee discussed, questioned why a muzzle
order was not included. Officer Florio advised he
generally only includes muzzle requirement when
the owner had been unable to control the dog when
Committee determined
Order to Restrain 2020-17
shall remain as issued.
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
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on a leash. As the dog escaped out the door, this
was not the case.
OTR 2020-20, Alexandra Sfatcos, “Seamus”
Appealing muzzle order, no concerns with other
conditions
Officer Florio outlined the circumstances of the
incident, both dogs were being walked by a dog
walker. Explained the dog walker is responsible for
care and control of both dogs, owner cannot be
charged. Muzzle order issued due to Seamus’ size
and strength.
Committee discussed muzzle requirement and
considered the likelihood that the incident would not
have occurred if the dog walker had left Seamus on
his leash. Discussed concerns with any future dog
walker complying with conditions of order.
Committee unanimously
determined to revise Order
to Restrain 2020-20 to
permit Seamus to be
walked by A. Sfatcos
without a muzzle, provided
he was the only dog she
was walking. Any other
person walking Seamus
must have him muzzled.
Another condition was
added to the order
requiring A. Sfatcos to
notify the City if another
dog walker was to be
utilized, providing contact
information so City staff
could inform of order and
ensure compliance.
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 am