City of Kamloops officials have seized three dangerous dogs after an attack on another dog that left the family pet dead.
The three dogs were captured by Kamloops community services officers, who are investigating the Sept. 8 incident.
Kamloops RCMP told The Epoch Times by email they were called to the 600-block of Richmond Avenue at about 7:15 a.m. after a report that a dog had been killed by three other dogs.
City community services officers captured the animals, which remain in city custody.
In a Sept. 9 statement, the city offered “heartfelt condolences to the family that lost their beloved dog yesterday,” saying the incident was “a somber reminder of the profound impact such situations can have on families and their cherished pets.”
Aggressive Dog Liability
B.C. legislation classifies a dog as “dangerous” when it kills or seriously injures a person or domestic animal without provocation.
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Owners of aggressive dogs must also have a special licence and liability insurance of no less than $2 million. They must have electronic microchip identification implanted in the dog and register this identification with authorities.
Aggressive dogs that don’t comply with the bylaw can be seized by city authorities and their owners fined.
- Aggressive dog found running at large: $1,000
- Aggressive dog found in off-leash park or public area: $250
- Fail to muzzle an aggressive dog: $500
- Fail to provide proper enclosure for aggressive dog: $500
- Fail to secure an aggressive dog: $500
- Fail to provide microchip identification: $250
- Aggressive dog unlicensed: $400
- Fail to insure aggressive dog: $500
Recent dog attacks
The city said owners will be subject to regular compliance checks to ensure all rules are being followed.
Jennifer Cowan contributed to this report.
