Edmonton's Animal Control Bylaw: Public Discussion to Begin Late This Year, After Tragic Dog Attack

⚠️Edmonton's mayor announced public discussions on the city's Animal Control Bylaw following a tragic dog attack that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy.

🔬City staff are reviewing the Animal Control Bylaw and plan to take a research-based, evidence-based approach to regulations and pet ownership.

🔍The city has responded to previous attack complaints at the same home, but charges were not laid due to lack of evidence.

🔎An investigation will be conducted to examine how city employees handled the previous dog attacks.

🗣️Public discussions on the Animal Control Bylaw are expected to start late this year or early next year.

What triggered the public discussions on Edmonton's Animal Control Bylaw?

—The public discussions were triggered by a tragic dog attack that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy.

Why were charges not laid in previous attack complaints?

—Charges were not laid in previous attack complaints due to a lack of evidence.

What will the investigation into city employees focus on?

—The investigation will focus on how city employees handled the previous dog attacks.

When will public discussions on the Animal Control Bylaw begin?

—Public discussions on the Animal Control Bylaw are expected to start late this year or early next year.

What approach will City staff take in reviewing the Animal Control Bylaw?

—City staff will take a research-based, evidence-based approach to regulations and pet ownership.

00:00Edmonton's mayor announces public discussions on the city's Animal Control Bylaw following a tragic dog attack.

00:08The city has responded to previous attack complaints at the same home, but charges were not laid due to lack of evidence.

00:18An investigation will be conducted into how city employees handled the previous dog attacks.

00:43City staff are reviewing the Animal Control Bylaw and taking a research-based approach to regulations and pet ownership.

01:17Cash's grandmother says he was visiting his father in Edmonton when the dogs attacked him.