By Doug Schmidt, Postmedia NewsOctober 18, 2012 5:22 AMWINDSOR — Critics are calling for changes to Windsor's dangerous dog bylaw with the latest, and tiniest, addition to the registry - a three-pound teacup chihuahua named Molly. "It's a joke," owner Jason Scott said Wednesday after a failed appeal to the city's licensing commission to have his pet's designation as a danger to the community overturned. Molly is accused of biting the ankle of a postal worker after escaping through an open gate in August. Relying on a statement the Canada Post employee made to Windsor police, in which she said the dog bit her, the commissioners voted unanimously to uphold the danger designation as recommended by the city administration. It means Jason and Mitzie Scott must obtain a million-dollar liability insurance policy for their dog, who can no longer leave the house without a leash and muzzle. Signs issued by the city which read: "WARNING Dangerous Dog on Premises" have to be "conspicuously" posted at the doors of their home. As well, Molly has to be microchipped to identify her as a dangerous dog. (more)
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