The attacking dog in the bite incident has been voluntarily euthanized by its owner, the City of St. Albert announced in a news release. Any further investigation into the incident will be conducted by the City of Edmonton's Animal Care and Control Peace Officer unit.
On Aug. 14, a 61-year-old woman walking her dog was bitten by a large black dog. The woman was taken to hospital and required surgery, while her dog was also injured and taken to a veterinary clinic. The dog – legally registered through the City of St. Albert – was placed under a 10-day quarantine.
"During the investigation by Municipal Enforcement Services, the City learned the main incident on took place directly behind the Alderwood [area] of St. Albert, along the Transportation Utility Corridor of Anthony Henday Drive," a news release said.
That area lies within the City of Edmonton's municipal boundary and as a result, the case is being transitioned to the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Peace Officer unit as it relates to potential offences and further investigation.
Municipal Enforcement Services has deemed the attacking dog "dangerous" under St. Albert's animal bylaw and placed care and ownership conditions on the dog, effective Aug. 20.
Municipal Enforcement will be collaborating with the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Peace Officer unit on further steps in response to the incident.
