Item - 2025.DG31.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on November 13, 2025 and was confirmed without amendment.
DG31.1 - James Bartlett - Appeal DDRT2025-08
- 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 James Bartlett and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before November 28, 2025.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on November 20, 2025, and can be found under the Background Information section.
Origin
Summary
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued May 15, 2025, Appeal DDRT2025-08.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-259724.pdf
(May 15, 2025) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-259725.pdf
(November 20, 2025) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2025-08
Communications
(November 13, 2025) E-mail from Catharine Shaw, Representative, on behalf of James Bartlett (DG.New.DG31.1.2)
Speakers
Brian Izzard
Liz Smale, Animal Control Officer, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Motions
That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:
1. Waive the rules to allow for the consideration of the late submission from the appellant, received on November 13, 2025, under Appeal DDRT2025-08.
At 10:17 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 11:00 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.
At 12:06 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.
At 12:17 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.
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 James Bartlett and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before November 28, 2025.