Regina residents taking legal action to address issue of aggressive, loose dogs in area

CTV News

5 days ago

Residents in Regina's Rosemont neighbourhood are taking action against the issue of aggressive, stray dogs in the area. CTV's Mick Favel explains.
Residents of the Rosemont-Mount Royal neighbourhoods in Regina are raising funds for legal counsel to address aggressive, loose dogs in the area.
Dennis Amon is a resident taking part. He said for several years, dogs have been seen in the area and have attacked children. He said the situation has progressed to a serious level.
'This is a very dangerous situation. It only takes one little child to get bit severely,' he said.
Angela McLean is another concerned resident. In 2024, she said her son was out for a walk and was bitten by a stray dog.
'I have been afraid to take my garbage bin out because the dogs could be in my backyard,' she said.
'We're scared to be outside, to live our day to day lives in the neighbourhood because of these loose dogs,' she added.
Although many homes on the street are home to dogs, all the loose canines are said to have come from the same home.
The animal owner in question has six dogs in total. He said he is mystified how the dogs keep escaping, as he regularly checks and repairs any openings into his property.
The dog owner now owes hundreds of dollars in fines due to his dogs getting loose.
The City of Regina said they are committed to reviewing the animal bylaw and is planning a report to council later in 2025.
'Administration is working with key stakeholders, as well as reaching out to the public with opportunities to solicit feedback to ensure any changes reflect the needs the community and make Regina a better place to live,' the City of Regina said in a statement.
McLean said fines are not enough and are not helping this specific situation.
'We are hoping for some change to come out of that, but that is a long-term solution. We are looking for something in the immediate term to restore safety in our neighbourhood,' McLean said.