A 30-year-old Wallaceburg man has been fined $1,505 after his dog bit another man.
Officials with Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) said the dog bite was reported in April. The victim suffered a broken finger and needed stitches on his hand to close the wounds left behind by the dog.
Benjamin Van Eyk, manager of animal control in Chatham-Kent, said the dog's owner was at the Chatham courthouse this week and has since been fined.
The 30-year-old was charged "with numerous offences under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act and the Chatham-Kent Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw."
Van Eyk said in addition to having to pay the fine, the dog owner has been handed a provincial order for his dog. Part of the order includes muzzling the dog when outside and taking the necessary steps needed to control the dog when it's not on the owner's property.
Residents who are concerned about aggressive dogs are encouraged to call (226) 996-9969.
