Our dangerous dog lists are a variety. I haven't found any littles but I am sure they are on there from time to time. Most are aggressive type breeds like pits, rotties, sharpeis, german shepherds, curs.. Pits are the highest percentage of course. I found it interesting that they divided them into pits, american staffordshires, american bull dogs, and pit mixes. Truer statistics I would imagine.
________________________________ From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:54 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Las Vegas Statistics was pit bulls I don’t find a listing. We do have a sexual offender locator map though. There are many shelters, but I just pulled up the Clark County Animal Shelter…which I think is just the county one and not all of the shelters around the valley. I found the statistics of the dogs taken to the shelter for fiscal years…at the county shelter half of all dogs brought in are euthanized. http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/admin_services/animalcontrol/Pages/DogDisposition2.aspx Calls for service: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/admin_services/animalcontrol/Pages/RequestsForService2.aspx Animal bites by month: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/admin_services/animalcontrol/Pages/TotalBites1.aspx Animal bites by breed: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/admin_services/animalcontrol/Pages/BitesByBreed4.aspx what is quite interesting the most recent year had the highest percentage of Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas; I noticed that the Chihuahuas went from 1-3% before the Beverly Hills Chihuahuas movie…to over 12% the last year. The Pit Bulls also went up dramatically over the years. I haven’t really researched to see if there are big drug rings here, but I think that I remember in 2009 (maybe) there was a huge sting here. However, we had those all the time in CA. I think that Las Vegas gets the biggest variety of people as far as their occupations. People come here to visit and sometimes it is one of the best places to harbor illegal activities. I went to the Animal Foundation website (our no-kill shelter) and didn’t find any statistics like the county page…but I did find the perfect match for my Desi Lou: Her name is Tiara…she has Desi’s ears! LOL However, the City of North Las Vegas allows three dogs, but my HOA only allows two. I think that I am content with my two. They each have a little playmate…but if I hear of anyone looking for a little girl chi…I just may choose Tiara. http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LSVG.A639729 I guess I need to read the paper or listen to the news more often. I certainly was surprised by this report on a website that outlined the charges that are on the books here in Las Vegas (actually Clark County…not just one city) dangerous and vicious dog owner Within the article, KTNV.com exposed the 2011 dog bite statistic data for the City of Las Vegas: "There were 364 reports of bites by pit bulls. That was the most of any breed. Next on the list were Chihuahuas with 122 bite reports." I didn’t know that here the owner gets charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. Here’s what I found for the law pertaining to dangerous and vicious and what the owner is subject to. I guess they are really hitting hard on the owners of dogs that bite. Nevada West's Nevada Revised Statutes Annotated. Title 15. Crimes and Punishments. Chapter 202. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety. Miscellaneous Crimes Concerning Public Safety. 202.500. Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties. Statute Details Printable Version Citation: NV ST 202.500 Citation: N. R. S. 202.500 Last Checked by Web Center Staff: 12/2011 Summary: This Nevada statute defines a "dangerous dog," as a dog, that without provocation, on two separate occasions within 18 months, behaves menacingly to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend him or herself against substantial bodily harm, when the dog is either off the premises of its owner or keeper or not confined in a cage or pen. A dog then becomes"vicious" when, without being provoked, it kills or inflicts substantial bodily harm upon a human being. If substantial bodily harm results from an attack by a dog known to be vicious, its owner or keeper is guilty of a category D felony. Under the statute, a dog may not be declared dangerous if it attacks as a defensive act against a person who was committing or attempting to commit a crime or who provoked the dog. Statute in Full: 1. As used in this section, a dog is: (a) "Dangerous" if: (1) It is so declared pursuant to subsection 2; or (2) Without provocation, on two separate occasions within 18 months, it behaves menacingly, to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend himself against substantial bodily harm, when the dog is: (I) Off the premises of its owner or keeper; or (II) Not confined in a cage, pen or vehicle. (b) "Provoked" when it is tormented or subjected to pain. (c) "Vicious" if: (1) Without being provoked, it kills or inflicts substantial bodily harm upon a human being; or (2) After its owner or keeper has been notified by a law enforcement agency that it is dangerous, it continues the behavior described in paragraph (a). 2. A dog may be declared dangerous by a law enforcement agency if it is used in the commission of a crime by its owner or keeper. 3. A dog may not be found dangerous or vicious because of a defensive act against a person who was committing or attempting to commit a crime or who provoked the dog. 4. A person who knowingly: (a) Owns or keeps a vicious dog, for more than 7 days after he has actual notice that the dog is vicious; or (b) Transfers ownership of a vicious dog after he has actual notice that the dog is vicious, is guilty of a misdemeanor. 5. If substantial bodily harm results from an attack by a dog known to be vicious, its owner or keeper is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In lieu of, or in addition to, a penalty provided in this subsection, the judge may order the vicious dog to be humanely destroyed. 6. This section does not apply to a dog used by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duty. Amended by Laws 1967, p. 488; Laws 1993, p. 2887; Laws 1995, p. 1209. From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pam Dean Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls 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 >
