from CBC north:

Carcross to crack down on stray dog problem
WebPosted May 4 2004 08:40 AM CDT

WHITEHORSE - The Yukon community of Carcross is cracking down on its dog problem.

Carcross hasn't had any dog control in five years

It's been about five years since Carcross, located about 75 kilometers south of Whitehorse, had a dog control officer. The last one quit after being assaulted.

Ked James, one of the organizers behind the community's latest dog control program, says it's time to restore order over the community's dogs.

"We have set up a temporary facility at the local highway maintenance garage in Carcross," he says. "We will detain those dogs for a certain period of time we will also set up a posting at the local general store here."

James says if the dogs aren't claimed they'll be sent to Whitehorse.

For the RCMP in Carcross, the program is a beginning.

Corporal Eric Hendriks says sometimes there can be up to 40 dogs running loose.

"This initiative is going to spark people in the right direction as far as being a little more responsible in how they care for their animals," he says.