Animal control had 'no lawful basis' to seize dogs before fatal Edmonton attack, city review finds | CBC News LoadedThe City of Edmonton says animal control officers took “appropriate action” when investigating two previous dog attacks at the south Edmonton home where an 11-year-old boy was later killed. The City of Edmonton says animal control officers acted appropriately when investigating two previous dog attacks at the south Edmonton home where an 11-year-old boy was later killed.
Animal Control peace officers had visited the same address in Edmonton's Summerside neighbourhood twice previously this year to investigate other attacks. The child's death put the city's animal control processes under intense scrutiny. Under city bylaws, a peace officer may seize and impound any dog alleged to have seriously injured or killed a person or animal.
"We are taking this tragic incident very seriously and are working with the Edmonton Police Service to ensure all legal options are considered to ensure public safety."An Edmonton woman who alleges she was seriously injured in one of the previous attacks is planning to take legal action. The woman was treated in hospital for a punctured lung, broken ribs and multiple lacerations that required stitches, he said.Bhogal said multiple people were living in the home. The woman was visiting a friend who was neither the owner of the dogs or Kache's father.
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