The City of Edmonton is exploring stricter regulations for dogs and feral cats to address public safety. The review comes as the city's Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw will be revamped after more than 20 years.

Members of the public, which ranged from veterinarians and animal researchers, spoke at Monday's community and public services committee meeting at city hall.

The recommendations made by administration largely focus on animal welfare, dog attacks and bites, restricted dog regulations and cat regulations.

A dog is not deemed restricted until convicted under the bylaw for chasing, attacking or biting potentially resulting in injury.

The bylaw proposes to increase penalties for dog attacks. For instance, fines for a dog chasing a person or animal would go from $100 to $250. For

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