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REPORT
Report To: Mayor C. Zehr and Members of Council
Date of Meeting: August 18, 2008
Submitted By: Dog Designation Appeal Committee
Prepared By: Colin Goodeve, Committee Administrator
Ward(s~ Involved: All
Date of Report: June 25, 2008
Report No.: CRPS-08-124
Subject: DOG DESIGNATION APPEAL COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION: APPEAL OF LISA PEPPLER-
CANNON
RECOMMENDATION:
That the decision of the Dog Designation Appeal Committee regarding an appeal filed by
Lisa Peppler-Cannon, wherein the Committee rescinds the Restricted Dog Designation
assigned to her dog `Goofy' by the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane
Society, be ratified and confirmed.
BACKGROUND:
On May 28, 2008 the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society designated
`Goofy', a dog owned by Lisa Peppler-Cannon, as a Restricted Dog, pursuant to Chapter
530.1.26 of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code. It was noted in the Humane Society's Notice
of Restricted Dog Designation, that the Poundkeeper investigated and was satisfied that `Goofy'
has the physical characteristics of a Pit Bull, which was owned by a resident of Ontario on
August 29, 2005 and was being kept in accordance with the provisions of the Dog Owner's
Liability Act and the regulations thereunder as required by Municipal Code Chapter 530 (Dogs}.
Therefore, having reason to believe `Goofy' met all prescribed requirements, the Poundkeeper
designated `Goofy' as a Restricted Dog.
On May 29, 2008 correspondence was received from Lisa Peppler-Cannon, appealing the
Restricted Dog Designation assigned to her dog `Goofy'. Accordingly, a Notice of Hearing was
issued to the Appellant (Lisa Peppler-Cannon} and the Respondent (the Kitchener-Waterloo and
North Waterloo Humane Society}, advising that on June 23, 2008 a hearing of the Dog
Designation Appeal Committee would be held to consider this matter.
REPORT:
The Dog Designation Appeal Committee established by the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Kitchener pursuant to Chapter 530 Dogs) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code and
the Statutory Powers Procedure Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter S.22, sitting on June 23, 2008 to
consider an appeal filed with the City by Lisa Peppler-Cannon, reports as follows:
Having considered the evidence and exhibits introduced by all parties to this hearing the
Committee hereby rescinds the designation of Restricted Dog applied to `Goofy', a dog owned
by Lisa Peppier-Cannon.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The Dog Designation Appeal Committee's Notice of Decision was served on the Appellant and
the Respondent via registered mail on June 24, 2008; thereby notifying both parties that the
Committee's decision would be considered at the August 18, 2008 Council meeting.
Colin Goodeve,
Committee Administrator