Jan 8, 2026
Ontario Provincial Police confirmed they are investigating a dog bite reported Sunday at Bridlewood Optimist Park in Essex that left a person injured. They describe the injuries as non-life-threatening. While police have released few details, posts circulating on...
Dec 9, 2025
Patrycja Siarek, a Toronto woman whose dog attacked and severely injured a nine-year-old child last year, was sentenced to one year in prison on Tuesday. In addition to the jail time, Siarek is banned from owning a dog for the next 10 years. She will also serve three...
Nov 22, 2025
Huron County OPP is urging residents to take responsible pet ownership seriously after a series of troubling incidents involving aggressive dogs across multiple communities. Police say recent months have seen numerous calls in Goderich, Bluewater, Central Huron, and...
Oct 20, 2025
A dog owner in Fergus is facing charges after an aggressive, off-leash dog attacked another person and their pet. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday in a wooded area near Gauley Drive, where the unleashed dog approached and became aggressive. Both the...
Oct 16, 2025
Police are searching for a pit bull after it allegedly attacked a pedestrian Thursday afternoon in Hensall. Responding around 1 p.m., an officer fired at the dog, which then fled and remains at large. The person attacked was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The...
