A pair of local residents recently appeared in court for two separate dog attacks in Chatham-Kent.
A 60-year-old man from Wallaceburg was accused of failing to stop his loose dog from attacking another dog at a community yard sale in May 2025.
Animal control officers investigated, and the man was charged with multiple offences under the Dog Owner's Liability Act.
After a three-day trial, he was convicted on January 16 and fined $5,000.
Meanwhile, a 44-year-old woman from Thamesville was accused of failing to stop her two dogs from attacking a delivery driver.
Animal control officers investigated and found it was the third incident in which the dogs had attacked a delivery driver.
She was charged under Chatham-Kent's Animal Bylaw, and after a trial, was convicted and fined $400.
Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) animal control investigates around 400 complaints a year in Chatham-Kent, including around 100 that involve dog bites.
If you have a concern regarding animals in Chatham-Kent, you can contact animal control at 226-996-9969 Ex 1, or file a report online at: https://pawr.org/animal-control/#file-complaint.
