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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Toronto dog owner seeks enforcement of on-leash bylaw after puppy attacked
A Toronto woman has collected 440 signatures on a petition she started three weeks ago to get the city to enforce on-leash laws for dogs in residential areas. Sarah Hansen said she took the action after she and her husband were walking their then-seven-month-old chow chow puppy, Benjy, last September around 9 p.m. along Hazelton Ave. — where they live — towards Davenport Rd.. Hansen claims an unleashed, medium-sized black poodle was walking in front of them with a female pet owner, who lives on the same street as her, and a male friend. 'I noticed the dog stopped, looked at Benjy and started charging towards Benjy, barking aggressively and then jumped on Benjy,' said Hansen. 'He's about two to three times the size of Benjy. And when he started to jump on Benjy and tried to scratch his back, me and my husband got in between them and tried to pick up Benjy and pull Benjy towards my arms,' she said. 'At the same time, we're telling them, 'Please, get your dog away from our dog! Control the dog. Get him off our dog.' Basically we did get the dog off our dog. Benjy was howling because he was very scared.' Recommended video Benjy, who was taken to he vet, was mostly OK aside from having some anxiety and sore or sprained back paws. 'He has four layers of fur so I think that protected him from any bleeding,' said Hansen. 'He was limping a bit because (the dogs') feet got entangled together. I would say it was a level one (attack) based on this Dangerous Dog (Registry) level,' said Hansen, who added, 'they have different levels like zero to five I believe of how serious (the attack is).' Hansen said she immediately reported the attack to the city's Dangerous Dog Registry four times, although the first time she didn't have the offending dog owner's address. Hansen said this woman walks her poodle off-leash daily and she's approached her probably six more times since the attack to leash the canine, but added that request has gone nowhere. For now, she walks Benjy at other times. 'As (the petition) is growing, I've sent it to a few councillors,' said Hansen. 'The one councillor that responded to me is Dr. Dianne Saxe (in the last few days). She's an avid animal lover and she's trying to help in any way she can.' Saxe could not be reached for comment.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- General
- Toronto Sun
Toronto dog owner seeks enforcement of on-leash bylaw after puppy attacked
Benjy, the Chow Chow, was attacked by another neighbourhood dog who was off-leash, claims Chow Chow's owner, Sarah Hansen who has started a petition to get the city to enforce the on-leash bylaw. Photo by Sarah Hansen A Toronto woman has collected 440 signatures on a petition she started three weeks ago to get the city to enforce on-leash laws for dogs in residential areas. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Sarah Hansen said she took the action after she and her husband were walking their then-seven-month-old chow chow puppy, Benjy, last September around 9 p.m. along Hazelton Ave. — where they live — towards Davenport Rd.. Hansen claims an unleashed, medium-sized black poodle was walking in front of them with a female pet owner, who lives on the same street as her, and a male friend. 'I noticed the dog stopped, looked at Benjy and started charging towards Benjy, barking aggressively and then jumped on Benjy,' said Hansen. 'He's about two to three times the size of Benjy. And when he started to jump on Benjy and tried to scratch his back, me and my husband got in between them and tried to pick up Benjy and pull Benjy towards my arms,' she said. 'At the same time, we're telling them, 'Please, get your dog away from our dog! Control the dog. Get him off our dog.' Basically we did get the dog off our dog. Benjy was howling because he was very scared.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Benjy, who was taken to he vet, was mostly OK aside from having some anxiety and sore or sprained back paws. 'He has four layers of fur so I think that protected him from any bleeding,' said Hansen. 'He was limping a bit because (the dogs') feet got entangled together. I would say it was a level one (attack) based on this Dangerous Dog (Registry) level,' said Hansen, who added, 'they have different levels like zero to five I believe of how serious (the attack is).' Hansen said she immediately reported the attack to the city's Dangerous Dog Registry four times, although the first time she didn't have the offending dog owner's address. A Toronto dog owner wants the city to enforce its on-leash bylaw – with this sign reminder on Hazelton Ave. – after her puppy was attacked last September by an off-leash neighbourhood dog. (Sarah Hansen) Photo by Sarah Hansen Hansen said this woman walks her poodle off-leash daily and she's approached her probably six more times since the attack to leash the canine, but added that request has gone nowhere. For now, she walks Benjy at other times. 'As (the petition) is growing, I've sent it to a few councillors,' said Hansen. 'The one councillor that responded to me is Dr. Dianne Saxe (in the last few days). She's an avid animal lover and she's trying to help in any way she can.' Saxe could not be reached for comment. Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists World Columnists
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? I like to keep it classy'
What were you hoping for? Someone to give me a little bit of hope after dating app-induced burnout. First impressions? The reality of it being a blind date hit when I got stuck on the tube and couldn't text to let him know he hadn't been stood up – but he met me with a lovely open energy (and great hair). What did you talk about? We ended up spending six hours together, so everything got covered: yoga and pilates, our travels to Japan and Morocco, interpretive dance, being newly 30, invisible string theory … Most awkward moment? I wouldn't say awkward, but hilariously I discovered that I went to drama school with his sister. Good table manners? Brilliant. Best thing about Benjy? His sense of humour, openness and our birthdays only being four days apart. Would you introduce Benjy to your friends? Yeah! Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together questions will I be asked? We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what's on your mind. Can I choose who I match with? No, it's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be. Can I pick the photograph? No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones. What personal details will appear? Your first name, job and age. How should I answer? Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online. Will I see the other person's answers?No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details. Will you find me The One?We'll try! Marriage! Babies! Can I do it in my home town?Only if it's in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere. How to apply Email Describe Benjy in three words. Joyful, receptive and open-hearted. What do you think Benjy made of you? My work is about understanding communication … but after a couple of Aperol spritzes it's hard to figure out someone's thoughts about you. Though I have a feeling it was good. Did you go on somewhere? Yes – I would highly recommend a pub quiz on a first date. And … did you kiss? No, I like to keep it classy. If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? To not have left so quickly when we said goodbye. Sorry Benjy. Marks out of 10? 9. Would you meet again? We've exchanged numbers and have messaged a few times. What were you hoping for? For conversation to flow and to make each other laugh – equal parts flirting and seriously debating unserious topics. First impressions? A little late, extremely apologetic, confident, chatty and a really nice smile. What did you talk about? Our specialist pub quiz categories. Our best terrible date stories. Is it OK to punch racists. Who we'd pick to go into space with. And the fact she went to drama school with my sister. Most awkward moment? Watching her face drop when I said The Lord of the Rings was my favourite film. Good table manners? She handled the clams with grace. Best thing about Annice? So easy to talk to. I felt comfortable enough to make some stupid jokes. She was generous enough to laugh at them. Would you introduce Annice to your friends? Yes. It's hard to imagine anyone not getting on with her. Describe Annice in three words. Warm, confident and self-aware. What do you think she made of you? She said I didn't seem like a scientist, which is probably a compliment. Did you go on somewhere? We went for a drink and got roped into the pub quiz. We came second (there were three teams). And … did you kiss? Nope. If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? I don't think either of us had been on a sit-down, lunch-first date before. Meeting in the evening may have helped set the mood better. Marks out of 10? 8 Would you meet again? She wants to see the new Peter Andre film – maybe there's a second date there. Benjy and Annice ate at Citro, London N6. Fancy a blind date? Email
The Guardian
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? I like to keep it classy'
What were you hoping for? Someone to give me a little bit of hope after dating app-induced burnout. First impressions? The reality of it being a blind date hit when I got stuck on the tube and couldn't text to let him know he hadn't been stood up – but he met me with a lovely open energy (and great hair). What did you talk about? We ended up spending six hours together, so everything got covered: yoga and pilates, our travels to Japan and Morocco, interpretive dance, being newly 30, invisible string theory … Most awkward moment? I wouldn't say awkward, but hilariously I discovered that I went to drama school with his sister. Good table manners? Brilliant. Best thing about Benjy? His sense of humour, openness and our birthdays only being four days apart. Would you introduce Benjy to your friends? Yeah! Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together questions will I be asked?We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what's on your mind. Can I choose who I match with?No, it's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be. Can I pick the photograph?No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones. What personal details will appear?Your first name, job and age. How should I answer?Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online. Will I see the other person's answers?No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details. Will you find me The One?We'll try! Marriage! Babies! Can I do it in my home town?Only if it's in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere. How to applyEmail Describe Benjy in three words. Joyful, receptive and open-hearted. What do you think Benjy made of you? My work is about understanding communication … but after a couple of Aperol spritzes it's hard to figure out someone's thoughts about you. Though I have a feeling it was good. Did you go on somewhere? Yes – I would highly recommend a pub quiz on a first date. And … did you kiss? No, I like to keep it classy. If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? To not have left so quickly when we said goodbye. Sorry Benjy. Marks out of 10? 9. Would you meet again? We've exchanged numbers and have messaged a few times. What were you hoping for? For conversation to flow and to make each other laugh – equal parts flirting and seriously debating unserious topics. First impressions? A little late, extremely apologetic, confident, chatty and a really nice smile. What did you talk about? Our specialist pub quiz categories. Our best terrible date stories. Is it OK to punch racists. Who we'd pick to go into space with. And the fact she went to drama school with my sister. Most awkward moment? Watching her face drop when I said The Lord of the Rings was my favourite film. Good table manners? She handled the clams with grace. Best thing about Annice? So easy to talk to. I felt comfortable enough to make some stupid jokes. She was generous enough to laugh at them. Would you introduce Annice to your friends? Yes. It's hard to imagine anyone not getting on with her. Describe Annice in three words. Warm, confident and self-aware. What do you think she made of you? She said I didn't seem like a scientist, which is probably a compliment. Did you go on somewhere? We went for a drink and got roped into the pub quiz. We came second (there were three teams). And … did you kiss? Nope. If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? I don't think either of us had been on a sit-down, lunch-first date before. Meeting in the evening may have helped set the mood better. Marks out of 10? 8 Would you meet again? She wants to see the new Peter Andre film – maybe there's a second date there. Benjy and Annice ate at Citro, London N6. Fancy a blind date? Email
