Marty
11-02-2005, 08:07 PM
Mississauga,Ontario, Canada -- Pit bull owners are advised that the province-wide ban is in effect as of October 28, 2005.
Amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability Act through Bill 132, took effect on August 29, 2005. The amendments included broader powers to deal with dangerous dogs in general, as well as a ban on pit bulls and restrictions on existing pit bulls.
The Ontario government allowed a 60-day transition period to phase in the pit bull restrictions. This transition period was permitted to give pit bull owners time to comply with the requirements and for municipalities and other enforcement agencies to prepare to enforce the Act and the accompanying Ontario Regulation 157/05.
The amendments prohibit anyone from owning, breeding, transferring, importing, fighting or abandoning pit bulls in Ontario. Ontario residents who currently own a pit bull must prove that the pit bull was in Ontario before August 29, 2005. The regulations stipulate that restricted pit bulls must be leashed and muzzled in public, and spayed or neutered effective October 28, 2005.
"The most effective way to ensure proof of ownership is for owners to have their dog registered or licensed. Pet registration and licensing will ensure that any pets can be identified and returned home safely," said Janet Michaud, supervisor of Mississauga Animal Services. "Owners can call our Shelter at 905-896-5861 for more information on registration."
To view the amended Dog Owners' Liability Act click on:
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90d16_e.htm
For more information on Mississauga Animal Services contact Manager, Duilio Rose, at 905-896-5859, or visit their website at http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/animalservices.
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=54700065&returnUrl=%2Fportal%2Fcityhall%2Fpressreleases%3Bj sessionid%3D0LUGHZQNXCJG5TRPH3XCFE4OF25W4JVC
Amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability Act through Bill 132, took effect on August 29, 2005. The amendments included broader powers to deal with dangerous dogs in general, as well as a ban on pit bulls and restrictions on existing pit bulls.
The Ontario government allowed a 60-day transition period to phase in the pit bull restrictions. This transition period was permitted to give pit bull owners time to comply with the requirements and for municipalities and other enforcement agencies to prepare to enforce the Act and the accompanying Ontario Regulation 157/05.
The amendments prohibit anyone from owning, breeding, transferring, importing, fighting or abandoning pit bulls in Ontario. Ontario residents who currently own a pit bull must prove that the pit bull was in Ontario before August 29, 2005. The regulations stipulate that restricted pit bulls must be leashed and muzzled in public, and spayed or neutered effective October 28, 2005.
"The most effective way to ensure proof of ownership is for owners to have their dog registered or licensed. Pet registration and licensing will ensure that any pets can be identified and returned home safely," said Janet Michaud, supervisor of Mississauga Animal Services. "Owners can call our Shelter at 905-896-5861 for more information on registration."
To view the amended Dog Owners' Liability Act click on:
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90d16_e.htm
For more information on Mississauga Animal Services contact Manager, Duilio Rose, at 905-896-5859, or visit their website at http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/animalservices.
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=54700065&returnUrl=%2Fportal%2Fcityhall%2Fpressreleases%3Bj sessionid%3D0LUGHZQNXCJG5TRPH3XCFE4OF25W4JVC