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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh MC gets more teeth with pet dog bylaws
Looking to tighten the leash on irresponsible pet ownership, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Tuesday approved the final draft of the Pet and Community Dogs Bylaws, 2025, during the House meeting. The new rules will replace the decade-old 2010 bylaws. The final approval rests with the Chandigarh administration and once the bylaws are notified, fines for violations could shoot up by as much as 200 times. The bylaws place clear liability on pet owners for bites or damage to property. They bar pet dogs from high-footfall public green spaces, such as Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Leisure Valley. However, regular parks will remain accessible to pets — provided owners carry poop bags and clean up after their dogs. Defecation anywhere in public will be prohibited — owners must either clean up after their pets or guide them to isolated spots. Seven ferocious dog breeds will be banned: American Bulldog, American Pitbull/Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Pakistan Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino and Rottweiler. Residents already owning these banned breeds will be given a 45-day buffer period to register their dogs after notification of bylaws. Failure to comply will lead to penalties and possible impoundment. To ensure public safety, the draft mandates that all dogs be leashed in public and aggressive breeds must be muzzled. Escorts of such breeds must carry a stick, and in case of severe aggression or damage, dogs may be seized and penalties imposed. In a move to prevent public health hazards, owners will no longer be allowed to dispose of deceased pets in garbage bins. Cremation or private burial will be mandatory. The draft also proposes a complete ban on commercial breeding or trading of dogs within city limits. Prepared with input from the MC joint commissioner-1, medical officer of health and other civic officials, the draft aims to strike a balance between animal welfare and public safety. Owner to pay if dog bites, registration must Pet owners must register their dogs with MC. A registration fee of ₹500 per dog will be applicable, and renewal will be required after five years. Adopted stray dogs can be registered for ₹50. Visually impaired individuals who keep a dog for assistance will be exempt from the registration fee. It will be mandatory for registered dogs to wear a metal token and collar. If any unregistered dog is found in a house or roaming on the streets, it will be impounded by MC. A fine will also be imposed on the owner. If a pet dog bites or causes harm, owners will have to compensate the victims, in addition to legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita or other laws. The owner must keep the dog under control at all times. While outside, it must always be on a leash. If a dog defecates in public, the owner must clean up properly. Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to ₹10,000. In case of violations, a fine ranging between ₹200 and ₹10,000 will be imposed, compared to ₹500 currently. After more than four challans, the dog will be impounded. Continued non-compliance will attract a fine of ₹200 per day for up to 10 days. If the dog is seized, the owner will also have to pay ₹200 per day for its upkeep. If the dog is not claimed even after 10 days and no request for its release is made within 7 days, the registration will be cancelled and the dog will be auctioned through open bidding. Dog limit per household Up to 5 marla: 1 dog (maximum 3 if separate households on each floor) 5 to 12 marla: 2 dogs 12 marla to 1 kanal: 3 dogs (at least 1 must be a mongrel/Indie) Above 1 kanal: 4 dogs (at least 2 must be mongrels/Indies) Agenda to hike community centre booking fees deferred The MC House deferred the agenda on the proposed increase in booking charges of community centres. The House decided that a survey will first be conducted to check the facilities in various community centres before the agenda is tabled again in the next House meeting.
Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- Indian Express
Owners now will be held responsible for their dogs' poop too
In a move aimed at improving pet management and public safety, the General House of the Municipal Corporation (MC), Chandigarh on Tuesday approved the final draft of the Pet and Community Dogs Bylaws 2025. The bylaws, which will now be sent to the Chandigarh Administration for final approval, impose strict responsibilities on pet owners, including liability for dog bites or any damage to persons or property, and restrictions on dog access to large public green spaces. Under the proposed regulations, dog owners must submit a written undertaking committing to full compliance. They will be prohibited from taking their dogs to several high-footfall areas and iconic locations such as Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Shantikunj, Terrace Garden, Mini Rose Garden, and Shivalik Garden. However, pet walking will still be permitted in regular parks, provided owners carry poop bags and clean up. The draft mandates that all dogs be leashed in public, with ferocious breeds also muzzled. An escort must carry a stick while walking aggressive dogs. Dog owners will be held fully accountable for their pet's conduct, including instances of aggression, injury, or property damage. In severe cases, authorities may seize the dog and impose financial penalties. Disposal of deceased pets in public bins or municipal spaces will be strictly forbidden. Instead, owners must cremate pets at designated facilities or ensure respectful private burials. The bylaws uphold a ban on seven aggressive breeds, as earlier adopted under the 2023 Animal Birth Control Rules. The rules ban ownership of seven aggressive dog breeds, including American Bulldog, American Pit Bull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler. Violation of this rule may result in a fine of Rs 10,000. The draft also prohibits dog breeding or trading for commercial purposes within city limits. Violators could face fines and impoundment of their pets. Additionally, defecation by pets in public areas, residential spaces, and common facilities will not be tolerated. Owners must clean up after their dogs or take them to isolated areas for defecation. The final draft was shaped through discussions led by the Joint Commissioner-I of the MC, the Medical Officer of Health (also Secretary of SPCA), and other key stakeholders. The bylaws also provide a detailed breakdown of how many dogs can be kept based on plot size: Up to 5 marla – 1 dog 5 to 12 marla – 2 dogs 12 marla to 1 kanal – 3 dogs (including at least one mongrel/ Indie dog) More than 1 kanal – 4 dogs (including at least two mongrel/ Indie dogs)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man from Palm Coast arrested after burying dog in backyard, deputies say
Earlier this week, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office made an arrest on a warrant for aggravated animal cruelty, stemming from the death of a 15-month-old American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever mix named Nutmeg. Howard Blair was arrested on Thursday and transported to an inmate detention facility, where he was released on a $2,500 bond. Deputies responded to a Palm Coast residence for an animal complaint. They discovered that Nutmeg, one of five dogs in the home, had died the night before. While investigating the animal's death, deputies learned that Blair had strangled Nutmeg to death after she bit one of the other dogs during feeding. Blair then wrapped Nutmeg in a blanket, placed her in a plastic bin, and buried her in the backyard. The evidence obtained from the investigation of Nutmeg's death allowed deputies to obtain a warrant for Blair's arrest. 'I commend our deputies for thoroughly investigating this case,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'If you hurt or kill an innocent animal, we will find you and put you in the Green Roof Inn where you belong.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fleeing suspect released pitbull from kennel during foot pursuit in south Bakersfield: police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police came to a home in the 3300 block of Margalo Court 8:35 p.m. Tuesday night for reports of someone violating a restraining order. Officers say they made contact with the suspect identified as 26-year-old Marion Delouth III, in front of the home, but he fled into the backyard and released a large pitbull from its kennel. Fearing for their safety, an officer shot the dog after they say it aggressively charged at them. The dog was wrapped in a white bed sheet and put in the back of pickup. Delouth was arrested and booked on charges of assaulting an officer. No one else was hurt. 4 people hospitalized after truck collides with school bus near Shafter Sergeant Eric Celedon with Bakersfield Police Department released a statement to 17 News saying, 'For clarification, discharging a firearm by an officer at a dog is not considered an 'officer-involved-shooting', as defined by law.' 17 News went to the home to speak with the dog owner who was still in tears from the incident. She told 17 News his name is Mojo, a three-year-old American Bulldog she got for her boys while they were still playing football. The boys moved out, and Mojo became her baby. The dog owners have demanded answers from police to know why a taser or mace wasn't used instead of a gun. Mojo's owners declined to go on camera because they said it won't change anything. At last report, Mojo was transported to a veterinarian hospital where he's undergoing treatment for his injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Out-of-control American Bulldog ATTACKED me after I moaned about its barking – cops had to shoot it dead
A "DANGEROUSLY out-of-control" dog was shot dead after attacking multiple people, including a man who complained to the owner about its barking. Christian Ryan, 36, said two hounds had attacked him, his mum and his sister in the Advertisement 7 Christian was left with bruising on his thigh and had to visit hospital Credit: Supplied 7 Christian's injuries have since healed well Credit: Supplied He was left with huge jaw marks in his leg which needed urgent hospital treatment. The owner of the American Bulldog - initially thought to be an Multiple complaints were lodged with the the owner of the dogs, the police and the housing provider about their behaviour, The Sun understands. It is alleged the two dogs previously tore apart children's clothes, shoes and high chairs and barked "until 5am". Advertisement Read more UK News A specialist came to identify the dogs after several complaints were made. Christian went over to her house several times to complain about the Others are believed to have wanted to confront the owner about her dogs but were too afraid of the aggressive hounds to take action, Christian says. He claims he had been "extremely patient" with her since she moved in in January. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking He said: 'I started to feel strongly about this, its only a matter of time before the dog does something else. "The Expert explains why current XL Bully dog legislation isn't fit for purpose "Both dogs tried to attack another lady's dog in the park and she had to hold it above her head. It's more than me that had a problem with this dog. "I'm the only one that had the balls to say something to her. I had enough. It was too much, when you hear the barking it is a lot.' Advertisement In the early hours of Saturday (May 3) Christian went to the house to complain once again after the dogs were left outside barking all night. He says he found the dogs out of control and an argument with the owner quickly became heated and Christian's sister then called the police - but as she did the dogs attacked him. Christian's sister and mum came to intervene and were also attacked by the dogs, who lunged at the family, including biting the former several times. Shockingly, the two dogs then turned on their owner and can be seen in video footage seen by The Sun knocking her to the ground as Christian's family make a getaway and he attempts to help the owner. Advertisement Dog attacks in the UK Police forces recorded 30,539 offences of a dog injuring a person or guide dog in 2023 a 21 per cent rise on the previous year, when 25,291 were logged. In 2024, the figure rose again to 32,568 - a 4 per cent increase. According to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, there were 16 deaths due to dog attacks in 2023, a sharp rise from preceding years where the number had been in single figures. Between 2021 and 2023, around half of fatal dog attacks were caused by a single breed, the American XL Bully. In December 2023, it was the first breed to be added to the Dangerous Dogs Act act since 1991, making it illegal to sell, breed, abandon, or give away an XL Bully. Christian believes that the two aggressive dogs managed to bite or He said: 'The dogs are going to attack me, my mum and sister are screaming. 'I've had to fight these dogs because there was no alternative. Both of them are jumping at me. 'I'm having to kick them or punch them or whatever I could possibly do, I ended up in the... garden to get away, I've staggered in and thought I could shut the gate. Advertisement 'I've never heard my mum scream like that, it was the most horrific thing I've ever gone through in my life." Armed police officers in an unmarked car arrived some time later after the owner had managed to get the violent hounds into her house and close the door. I've had to fight these dogs because there was no alternative. Both of them are jumping at me. Christian Ryan dog attack victim As one of the officers approached the door, gun drawn, the door was flung open and the Dramatic doorbell footage shows the officer later telling his partner he "had to do it". Advertisement Christian said: 'The officer jumped out and bam, within 60 seconds the dog's been shot. 'It happened that quick that his 'The first officer jumped out with the gun, he's already running, he's gone 'where's the dog now?' And he's ran to the door, we've pointed him to." Footage captured on Ring doorbell cameras shows the firearms officer holding the door shut as the aggressive Advertisement The dead American bulldog can be seen in the background. 7 Footage shows Christian fending off the two dogs with punches and kicks Credit: Supplied 7 The dogs turned on their owner eventually with Christian heroically trying to defend the dog owner Credit: Supplied 7 The large dog could be seen dead at the feet of the firearms officer Credit: Supplied Advertisement Christian and his family, standing nearby, are then turned on by the cops in the video, who appear to point their guns at his mum before he stepped in front of her with his hands up. Christian said: 'He's (the officer) saying 'stay over there', at that point he's pointing the gun, I've just jumped in front of my mum, I've got my hands up while my mum is literally having a panic attack. 'While this is happening I've got my hands up in the air trying to calm my mum down saying, It's just a taser. 'When I was stood there and he's gone 'don't move', I thought the tension was that high that a mistake was about to arise." Advertisement The owner of the dogs was arrested inside her home the same night and is alleged to have assaulted the firearms officer when she was taken into custody. She was detained on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control - though the German Shepherd has been left in her possession. She has since been released on bail under strict conditions which include a no contact order for Christian and an order to walk her remaining dog on a leash. Christian, who was left "traumatised" by the attack, is struggling to have the owner's bail conditions amended after she was released with her German Shepherd back to the same address. Advertisement 7 Christian said the nail on his thumb was ripped off during the attack Credit: Supplied 7 Christian has made several complaints about the German shepherd since it attacked him Credit: Supplied He hopes to have the remaining dog seized so that it cannot attack anyone else. He alleges that both the now dead Advertisement He has lodged complaints with the police about the German Shepherd and is hoping to have stricter bail conditions placed on the owner and the aggressive dog taken from her care. Making several complaints to the Greater Manchester Police and contacting his local MP about the incident, Christian has yet to hear back from the authorities. He said: 'They've arrested her and left the German shepherd there, they got the dog handler to assess the German shepherd and they didn't realise that it was also part of the attack because they were so focussed on the bulldog." Which dog breeds are banned in the UK? THERE are specific regulations in place that prohibit certain dog breeds from being owned or bred in the UK. So what are the Which dog breeds are illegal in the UK? People tend to think of large, vicious dogs when they imagine being bitten by one. But the truth is that many types of dogs are known to bite humans, whether provoked or not. However, it's important to remember that just because a breed tends to bite humans, that doesn't mean that they all do. British law determines five breeds of dog are illegal to own, breed, sell or give away. These are an XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. He added that he has been told to get an injunction against the dog owner, adding: 'They were going to bail her to the house knowing that we are literally on the same street. The German shepherd was still there. Advertisement 'Her 'She returned back to the house, collects her dog and then goes to another house.' Christian is currently appealing for stricter bail conditions, hoping the German shepherd will be seized from its owner and trying to get police, who are probing the incident, to visit him to collect further statements. Christian says that he, his mum and his sister were left traumatised by the incident. Advertisement He believes the firearms officers acted rashly in shooting the dog and wants to lodge a complaint about officers pointing their guns at him and his family. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 1am on the morning of Saturday 3 May, officers received a call regarding reports of two dogs dangerously out of control and attacking a man on Penfield Close, Manchester. "Specialist officers were deployed to the scene and due to the threat of ongoing risk and harm posed by one of the dogs, it was destroyed at the scene. "One woman was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control and Advertisement "The injuries sustained during the incident were thankfully not life-threatening. Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident. "Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or
