A dog that has been roaming the streets of Wasaga Beach for 10 years and the focus of a revised bylaw has been put down.

On Tuesday, two concerned area residents took ‘Socks’ to a local veterinary clinic for examination. According to municipal officials, the veterinarian performed a medical examination and determined the dog was suffering from multiple health issues and was in distress.

His health has been reportedly deteriorating for the past few months. The town says Socks was experiencing mobility challenges and showed a significant limp.

“It was determined that he was suffering and in pain and it wasn't going to get any better and as a result it was best for him to be put down,” says Wasaga Beach CAO George Vadeboncoeur.

“He’s nobody's dog but he touched a lot of people's hearts in this town,” says one Wasaga Beach resident.

‘Socks’ was the force behind changes to animal control bylaws in the town. Many residents would put water and food out for the dog, but not allow animal control officers onto their property to apprehend him.

A GoFundMe me account has been set to raise money to help create some sort of memorial for ‘Socks.”