BulletinMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralOctober 2, 2026

Woodstock court orders lifetime animal ban after welfare conviction

A man convicted of causing an animal distress must pay a $1,000 fine, serve two years of probation and stay away from animals for life.

Summary

  • Court: Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock
  • Ruling: Dylan Denomy was found guilty on August 20, 2026, of causing an animal to be in distress under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.
  • Penalty: A $1,000 fine, two years of probation and a lifetime ban on owning, caring for, having custody of, or living with any animal.

To report an animal in distress or suspected abuse, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625).

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Source: Ontario Newsroom

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