Item - 2024.DG19.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on April 25, 2024 and was confirmed without amendment.
DG19.1 - Jennifer Davidson - Appeal DDRT2023-07
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Confirmed
- Wards:
- All
Panel Decision
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Confirmed the Dangerous Dog Order issued in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Section 15 and accordingly, the Appellant dog owner, Jennifer Davidson, is therefore required to comply with the provisions as set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349-15.1 A. (1) – (7).
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on April 25, 2024 and can be found under the Background Information section.
Origin
Summary
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, October 11, 2022, Appeal DDRT2023-07.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-242247.pdf
(October 11, 2022) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-242248.pdf
(May 9, 2024) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision (Item DG19.1)
(June 7, 2024) Request for Review from Jennifer Friedman, Canada's Animal Lawyer
(September 11, 2024) Request for Review Decision by Member Nigel Waterman, Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal
Communications
(March 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.2)
(March 21, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.3)
(September 27, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.4)
(October 5, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG19.1.5)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.6)
Speakers
Matthew Alexander
Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer
Dr. Ezra Joel Ameis, Veterinarian, Paw Priority
Susan Kellner
Jennifer Schwartz
Lisa Danay Wallace
Dr. Sagi Denenberg
Andrew Tischler
Jennifer Davidson
Motions
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Direct that the Respondent's second witness, Ms. Kellner, be excluded from Appeal DDRT2023-07 during the testimony and cross-examination of the Respondent's first witness.
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Direct that the Respondent's first witness, Matthew Alexander, be excluded from Appeal DDRT2023-07 during the testimony and cross-examination of the Appellant's first witness, Dr. Ezra Ameis.
At 5:28 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 6:19 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Reserve its decision at this time and direct that the Tribunal forward its decision and reasons to Jennifer Davidson, and her Legal Representative, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before May 10, 2024.