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Iqaluit dog euthanized after observation period; City says investigation continues

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The City of Iqaluit says a dog suspected of involvement in the Aug. 24 incident was euthanized Sept. 3 after completing a mandatory 10-day observation period directed by Public Health. The City says its investigation remains ongoing. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ

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According to the City, the dog’s owner voluntarily surrendered the animal to Municipal Enforcement on Aug. 28. The City says Public Health required a 10-day observation period, which ended Sept. 3; the dog was euthanized that day. The notice does not identify the dog, owner, affected person or any further findings about the incident. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ

ᓱᒻᒪᑦ ᐱᒻᒪᕆᐅᒻᒪᖔᖅ

This is a consequential update to the City’s previously reported animal-control review. It confirms the dog’s disposition but does not conclude the municipal investigation or establish further bylaw findings.

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The City says it will provide more information if further updates become available. Its Aug. 26 notice said Municipal Enforcement was awaiting the formal RCMP file and would review the matter under applicable animal-control bylaws and Public Health direction. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ

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The earlier City notice said the RCMP had advised that its investigation found no criminal activity and that the dog was reportedly tethered rather than at large. The new notice does not alter or expand on those statements; it says only that the investigation remains ongoing. Residents can report loose or aggressive animals to City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.

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