dog owner charged

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 10, 2011May 11, 2011

Nose-biting Shih Tzu won’t be put down

The city’s bylaw department is allowing the Shih Tzu that ripped out a chunk of a Home Depot employee’s nose to live. “I’m happy because he’s not a vicious dog,” said owner Odette Fournier. Home Depot greeter Anne Riel was attacked by Spot on April 15 while working at the east-end store. Riel wanted the […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyApril 19, 2011April 19, 2011

Shih Tzu’s owner says dog is not vicious despite bite

The owner of the Shih Tzu that attacked and disfigured a Home Depot employee’s face says she’s contesting the fine handed down by the city because she can’t afford to pay it. “The little bit I do have, I’ll be needing forever,” said Odette Fournier, 65, who’s retired and living on a fixed income. On […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyApril 18, 2011April 19, 2011

Owner of biting dog charged

The elderly owner of a dog that attacked a Home Depot employee was charged by the city Monday. “As a result of the investigation we were able to validate the bite did occur,” said general manager of emergency and protective services, Susan Jones. The Shih Tzu’s owner – described by the victim as a woman […]