Edmonton city councillors are looking at new legislation that could introduce steep new fines for viscous dog attacks, as well as address the city’s large feral cat population.

Particularly, the city is considering updating its 20-year-old animal control bylaw, with steep penalties for vicious dog attacks. Under the proposed bylaw, a dog attack that causes serious injury to a person or kills an animal would come with a $7,000 fine.

“I did hear a couple of people, their dogs got attacked by like big dogs, Pitbulls — stuff like that,” said one local dog owner. “But so far, thank god — I always make sure she’s safe.”

Edmonton council is also looking to update pet licensing fees and even fees around bee and bird keeping in Edmonton backyards. The city is also aiming to advance Edmonton’s tr

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