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High‑school student urges Ontario to tighten rules on dog breeding and create reporting hotline
Summary
A senior presented a petition urging the city to require annual breeder registration and set up a hotline to report animal abuse and breeding malpractice, citing studies linking poor breeding to higher veterinary costs and shelter turnover.
Nathan Cleary, a high‑school senior and lifelong Ontario resident, told the council he and other residents had compiled a petition after months of research and interviews. He described "dog breeding malpractice" as a problem that prioritizes looks over health and behavior, leading to more animals with severe conditions and costly veterinary treatments that can contribute to higher shelter turnover rates.
Cleary asked the city to consider two measures: require dog breeders to re-register pets annually so the city can collect more accurate data, and create an easily accessible hotline on the humane-society website to report animal abuse and breeding malpractice. He cited research from the National Library of Medicine and a study at the University of Córdoba to support his claims about health and shelter impacts.
