Joan..In our state, I don't know about yours, we have a Dangerous Dog List. If you go to the County shelter page, they have an updated list of all dogs that have bitten or attacked either an animal or a human. They list by breed, have a picture of the dog, and list the owner's address. Once the dogs are on this list, they remain on it for life unless they are euthanized or die. The owner is required to have the pet wear a special tag designating viscious dog and they have to post a sign designating such on their property in clear view. It is a very useful tool as you can use it to safeguard you and your family if you know any on this list are near you.
________________________________ From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:20 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls This is just a question…no blame to anyone for anything… As the animal control officer did you have to murder dozens and dozens (if not hundreds) of pit bulls, mixes, and other breeds? ( I cut and pasted so that I didn’t mis-quote) Was it because the shelters were full, or was it because that many had bit and maimed? I think that as ‘regular citizens’ you see only what is happening in your neighborhood. But as an animal control officer you see a much bigger picture. I know that not all dog attacks are on the 5 o’clock news or in the newspaper, but I also know that there are many dogs in shelters that just don’t get adopted out – if it is not a no-kill shelter. Whatever the reason, I know that has to be very hard. From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of My Gmail Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls One last thing and then I am done with you. Yes, I've had my 5 month old Rottweiler puppy mauled to death by a pit bull mix. It was devastating. Does that make you happy?! But I didn't blame the DOG, I blamed the owner and circumstance. That's what intelligent people do. I also have had to murder dozens and dozens (if not hundreds) of pit bulls, mixes, and other breeds as an animal control officer. It's real easy to say "just ban them or kill them all" when YOU aren't the one who has the get your hands dirty doing it, lady. Sent from Carey's iPhone On Apr 27, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Pam Dean <[email protected]> wrote: Have you ever had your animals mauled and killed in front of your eyes by a pitt. Have you ever had family members mauled and scarred for life by a pitt. That is my reality and my personal experience and those of my friends. Do you have any personal experience;;reality experience;;blood and tears and anguish experience Ms Professional or just words and theories.. blah blah theories.. > > >________________________________ > >From:Carey Smith <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 11:26 AM >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls > > >I've got 30 years of personal and professional experience and am not in the >slightest "mislead". I was an Animal Control officer for Montgomery County, >OH. I was Customer Service Manager for Anchorage Animal Control in Alaska. >I've worked in multiple humane societies, AC facilities and veterinary >practices. What is your professional experience? >On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Pam Dean <[email protected]> wrote: >Those of us who have had pets killed and been attacked ourselves by Pitts know >there does not need to be any justification for the attack. Pitts attack at >will and kill at will..anyone who thinks there has to be an underlying force >is mislead. > > > > >-- >Carey > > >
