Item - 2024.DG17.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on February 22, 2024 and was confirmed without amendment.

DG17.1 - Yvonne Whitlock - Appeal DDRT2023-22

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Confirmed

Wards:: All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog, and directed that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Yvonne Whitlock and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before March 8, 2024.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on February 22, 2024 and can be found under the Background Information section.

Origin

(June 28, 2023) Letter from Yvonne Whitlock

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, June 10, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-22.

Background Information

(June 28, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Yvonne Whitlock
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-241346.pdf
(June 10, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-241347.pdf
(February 26, 2024) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-22

Communications

(October 16, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG17.1.1)
(November 1, 2023) E-mail from Roderick Whitlock, on behalf of Yvonne Whitlock (DG.Main.DG17.1.2)
(November 7, 2023) E-mail from Roderick Whitlock, on behalf of Yvonne Whitlock (DG.Main.DG17.1.3)
(November 9, 2023) E-mail from Roderick Whitlock, on behalf of Yvonne Whitlock (DG.Main.DG17.1.4)
(February 6, 2024) Tribunal disclosure from Cristina Goncalves, Silverline Paralegal Professional Corporation, on behalf of Yvonne Whitlock (DG.Main.DG 17.1.5)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager , Toronto Animal Services
Julia Guerrieri, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
Emilio Vaiano, Legal Representative
Yvonne Whitlock

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Nigel H. Waterman (Carried)

At 10:40 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.

2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 10:56 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

3 - Motion to Confirm Order moved by Nigel H. Waterman (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirm the determination of a dangerous dog, and direct that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Yvonne Whitlock and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before March 8, 2024.