Two Halifax councillors will table a motion Tuesday, asking the province to consider strengthening policies around dangerous animals.
It will come from Councillor’s Trish Purdy and Cathy Deagle-Gammon.
The motion will request having the province control legislation around dangerous dogs, seizing animals after a serious attack and implementing stricter penalties for owners who lack control.
They will also ask that dangerous dogs not be moved between jurisdictions.
If pushed through, Council will direct the CAO for a report asking Mayor Andy Fillmore to write a letter on the matter to Minister of Municipal Affairs John A. Macdonald by February 24.
According to the report, the motion comes after a Council meeting on November 18 when a local family who survived a severe dog attack shared their experience and outlined the above requests.
In addition, the fatal dog attack in Shelburne County earlier this month was also a contributor.
“This request is additionally informed by the recent fatal dog attack in Welshtown, Nova Scotia, highlighting the need for stronger and more consistent provincial measures to protect public safety,” reads the report.
It was January 3 when 13-year-old Drew Nickerson died after he was mauled by two Cane Corsos and a Rotweiller when riding his bike.
Days later, Shelburne County announced it will review its dog control by law, alongside RCMP, as concern escalated throughout town.
