Keeping pets safe in Vaughan
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By following the rules, everyone can enjoy the off-leash dog park
The City of Vaughan is reminding residents to do your part to keep everyone safe, including your four-legged friends, when out enjoying the fall weather. Dogs must be kept on a leash, unless at the off-leash dog park, and remain in the control of their handler at all times.
The City of Vaughan is reminding residents to do your part to keep everyone safe, including your four-legged friends, when out enjoying the fall weather. Dogs must be kept on a leash, unless at the off-leash dog park, and remain in the control of their handler at all times.
When dogs are at the off-leash dog park, handlers must follow these rules:
- Leash your dog upon entering or exiting the off-leash area.
- Follow the limit of three dogs per handler.
- Ensure dogs are spayed or neutered.
- Ensure your dog is vaccinated and in good health.
- Ensure puppies have their 16-week shots, including a rabies vaccination. Puppies must be at least four months of age in order to enter the off-leash area.
- Ensure dogs are licensed and wearing a visible licence tag at all times.
- Ensure dogs are under control and in sight of their handler at all times.
- Ensure all pet excrement is picked up – it’s the law.
- Fill any holes your dog digs.
- Do not bring human food and glass bottles.
- Keep aggressive dogs out of the off-leash area.
- Do not use spiked or pinch collars.
- Respect the rights of others and the rules of park use.
By following these rules, everyone can use the off-leash dog park at 299 Racco Parkway safely.
On Sept. 13 around 6 p.m., an incident occurred at the off-leash park between two dogs. Vaughan Animal Services is currently investigating this matter and would like to speak to the owner of one of the dogs involved – a large black dog, approximately 36 to 45 kilograms (80 to 100 pounds). The owner is described as a Caucasian female, approximately five feet six inches to five feet seven inches in height, between 20 and 30 years old, with long black hair. If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
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