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Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog law

Two animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that expands a licensing regime that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens. Last year, the province passed legislation that would allow the expansion of licences for so-called “train and trial” areas …

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‘I’m totally disgusted’: Owner of dog harmed by possibly hazardous material in Toronto park speaks out – Toronto

Multiple dogs in Toronto’s east end required medical attention after consuming a possibly hazardous material, police said Saturday. Toronto police say they responded to reports of a “suspicious incident” after the potentially harmful material was located in Taylor Creek Park Friday evening. “The dogs located a peanut butter jar with …

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Toronto dog DNA testing company IDs woman as 40% Alaskan Malamute

A Toronto-based company that analyzes canine DNA is in the doghouse after an investigative report raised questions about the accuracy of its dog breed identification tests. The company, however, has stood by its services in communication with Global News. DNA My Dog claims to provide its customers with the “highest …

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Woman walking her dog seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Markham – Toronto

York Regional Police say a woman who was walking her dog has serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in Markham on Monday morning. The pedestrian-involved collision occurred on Fincham Avenue, near Ninth Line and 16th Avenue, at around 8:30 a.m. Police said a woman, who they describe …

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Dog reunited with its owner 17 days after going missing in South Surrey – BC

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a paws-itive ending for a dog in South Surrey who was reunited with its owner after being missing for more than two weeks. Casper the Labradoodle disappeared earlier in January and survived some of the harshest conditions in the Lower …

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OPP officer rescues pet owner who fell through river ice trying to save dog

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A police officer in central Ontario helped rescue a dog owner after efforts failed to save their pet, which had fallen through ice on a river on Thursday. Northumberland OPP say around 12:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report of a …

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Winnipeg firefighters looking into U.S.-trained dog to help with arson investigations – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size In the battle against arson, Winnipeg firefighters are looking at getting some four-legged help. A specially trained dog — who learned to detect fire accelerators in potential arson cases with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — could join …

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Ontario woman ‘yelling and crying for help’ during violent dog attack at condo

Chris Bonnett fears she may need company the next time she takes on the menial task of taking out her garbage following a vicious dog attack. The Norfolk County resident was dispatching her refuse outside a common area at her condo when she was attacked and bitten several times by …

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Death of Ontario man after police dog bite leads to SIU probe

The Special Investigations Unit is looking into the case of a Midland man who died after being bitten by a police dog. The civilian agency, which investigates when people die or are seriously injured during police actions, says South Georgian Bay Ontario Provincial Police responded to a gun-rated call involving …

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Suspect sought after armed carjacking and puppy theft in Downsview park – Toronto

CARJACKING:Downsview Dells Park8:44am– victim exited car– man approached victim at gunpoint & demanded keys– susp fled in victims Porsche Cayenne CYLC981– a dog was in the vehicle – the stolen dog is a 2 mnth old Rottweiler/Pitbull– if located, call 9-1-1#GO2285785^se pic.twitter.com/E3Ke5Nsrsb — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 1, 2023 …

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