Montreal's new animal control bylaw, which includes a ban on pit bulls, comes into effect today across all 19 boroughs. Under the new bylaw, pit bulls and pit bull-like dogs will need to be registered with the city by Dec. 31, 2016. (Radio-Canada)Dog owners prepareSome Montreal pit bull owners have been trying to prepare for today by getting their dogs used to wearing a muzzle. Support for pit bulls from other provinces, U.S.Dog lovers in other provinces have stepped up to show support for Montreal's pit bulls. A New York-based pit bull advocacy group is protesting the bylaw with a petition: "Montreal Banned Pit Bulls, so We Ban Montreal!"

Source: CBC News October 03, 2016 10:11 UTC