1 week Ago By Jack Hobbs
A MAN who left his dog tied up to a parking meter before entering the bakery is simmering with rage after being levied with a massive fine. Dimitar Beshkov, who allegedly spent less than five minutes inside the bakery, said that he was given a ticket for $664 upon leaving the store . According to the Montreal man, a police officer was waiting for him next to his pet .
The pet in question was a four-year-old mutt by the name of Indy. "It's something that I've seen other people do, myself included," said Beshkov to CTV News on Friday. He added: "That's quite a shock, I was really not expecting it.
That's groceries for an entire month." Read More On Fines The ticket said that Beshkov failed to keep his dog under control. However, the City of Montreal's website states that tying a dog to a tree or street furniture is forbidden.
"Outside your home, on private property, you must keep your dog attached with a leash or cord if he is not in a fenced yard where his presence is authorized," reads the law. According to the site, a dog must be under the control of a person capable of controlling it. Most read in Motors The local SPCA issued a statement in support of the fine.
"Though it may seem ridiculous, in these particular circumstances, very strictly regulating when dogs can be tied outside is actually sound policy in terms of animal welfare and public safety," Sophie Gaillard, a lawyer for the SPCA, told the outlet. Gaillard admitted that not many people know about the rule and that the group has been petitioning more businesses to allow dogs inside. "I think the issue here is perhaps in the discretion the police officer used," she said.
Beshkov maintained that his dog was not off his leash and that he was monitoring the situation from the bakery's window. The man says that this was the first time he has ever been flagged for this rule despite the numerous other regulations regarding pets. That's quite a shock, I was really not expecting it.
That's groceries for an entire month." "We've known about letting our dogs in the park," he said. "That's a big no-no.
So we don't do it, but for doing something so simple as just grabbing baked goods for two minutes, it's, I don't know...
" Now, Beshkov and his wife are hoping their story will save other dog owners from having to deal with the massive fine. "She posted online, [and] all our friends are very shocked to hear this. I didn't know about the law," said Beshkov.
Beshkov told The U.S. Sun that he plans to contest the ticket next week but will most likely not get in front of a judge till next year.
Read More on The US Sun "I don't have much hope of it getting thrown out," he said. "Best case I'd get the $164 processing fees waived and just have to pay the 500$. Worse case I'll have to pay interest on the $664 and pay court fees.
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