What provincial law in Ontario says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
Yes. Since 2005 Ontario’s Dog Owners’ Liability Act bans pit bulls — Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and dogs that look like them. Pit bulls already living in Ontario then could stay as “restricted” dogs: leashed, muzzled and sterilised.
Dog Owners’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 · Compare all provinces and territories →
Yes. Under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act the owner is liable for damages from a bite or attack whether or not they knew the dog was dangerous; damages are reduced if the victim was partly at fault.
Dog Owners’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 · Compare all provinces and territories →
Yes. Ontario Regulation 567 requires dogs, cats and ferrets 3 months and older to be vaccinated against rabies and kept up to date — including indoor cats.
O. Reg. 567 (Health Protection and Promotion Act) · Compare all provinces and territories →
No provincial ban, but Toronto requires pet shops to get dogs and cats only from shelters and rescues, and cities such as Cambridge ban selling them for profit.
When FDA announces a dog or cat food recall, we email you the brand, the product and what to do.
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