Youth injured in dog attack on Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation

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“Chief and council immediately authorized the apprehension of the animals under the authority of the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation Animal Control Bylaw 01-90. Letters were subsequently provided by council to the owners of the identified animals,” the statement read.

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While officers have secured one of the suspected dogs, efforts continue to locate and apprehend the remaining two animals.

The attack comes less than a month after the First Nation announced a renewed effort to address concerns about stray dogs in the community.

In a social media post in May, the Community Safety Officer Detachment said stray dogs posed a safety concern, particularly for children playing outdoors. Officers began rounding up dogs running at large and temporarily housing them at the band office while owners were given an opportunity to reclaim their pets before unclaimed animals were turned over to the Saskatoon SPCA.

“The safety of our children, families, and community members remains a priority.”

The First Nation noted its Animal Control Bylaw gives council the authority to take action when animals pose a risk to public safety. Pet owners are reminded that animals must be securely tethered, contained or otherwise prevented from running at large within the community.

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