This is an update on part of a blog I posted last week. I included the tragic attack of a 15 year old dog, by a pit bull mix who escaped from his house. The good news, the dog survived the vicious attack and has started walking again. The bad news is Animal Control in Los Angeles, California and the actions taken to date. What have they done? From where I sit it seem like ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING!!
When this incident happened cars stopped, neighbors rushed to the aid of the dog and the woman walking him. One man was able to chase the attacking dog away during a second attack on the helpless victim. This dog rushed at me. I followed “the Dog Whisperer” by César Milan’s technique, and ignored the dog, and he ignored me.
Shortly after the initial attach, the attacking dog owner drove up to the scene. Without emotion, identified the loose dog as his, picked it up and put in the car, walked over and give the poor dog owner his information and drove away. I was able to get his license plate number and called 911. First I was connected to Animal Control, they contacted the police. The police quickly arrived on the scene, and thanks to a witness were taken to the man’s home. I later found out this was not the first time this dog has escaped and the dog owner acknowledged his dog is “dog aggressive”. Not only that, the owner did not follow instructions from the police to stop and proceeded to go into his house.
When this incident happened cars stopped, neighbors rushed to the aid of the dog and the woman walking him. One man was able to chase the attacking dog away during a second attack on the helpless victim. This dog rushed at me. I followed “the Dog Whisperer” by César Milan’s technique, and ignored the dog, and he ignored me.
Shortly after the initial attach, the attacking dog owner drove up to the scene. Without emotion, identified the loose dog as his, picked it up and put in the car, walked over and give the poor dog owner his information and drove away. I was able to get his license plate number and called 911. First I was connected to Animal Control, they contacted the police. The police quickly arrived on the scene, and thanks to a witness were taken to the man’s home. I later found out this was not the first time this dog has escaped and the dog owner acknowledged his dog is “dog aggressive”. Not only that, the owner did not follow instructions from the police to stop and proceeded to go into his house.
The LAPD interviewed the owner and wanted the dog removed from the house. Animal Control said no.
A number of neighbors who witnessed the attack and ensuing chaos called Animal Control and wanted to know why the dog was left to attack other dogs again. Animal Control said they needed statements and would send forms. The forms have yet to arrive and now Animal Control is saying no one witnessed the incident. I know of at least 5 people who asked for the forms, me being one, and I have not received one.
A number of neighbors who witnessed the attack and ensuing chaos called Animal Control and wanted to know why the dog was left to attack other dogs again. Animal Control said they needed statements and would send forms. The forms have yet to arrive and now Animal Control is saying no one witnessed the incident. I know of at least 5 people who asked for the forms, me being one, and I have not received one.
What to do? The LAPD, told us to call 911 the next time this dog gets lose. If the dog is captured before his owner can contain him, the dog can be removed. As I understand it, Animal Control is worried about a possible lawsuit for taking a man’s possession from his him once the dog is back home.
In the meantime what does this do for the owners walking their leashed dogs in the neighborhood? What about the safety of young children who play in the neighborhood? Is the neighborhood safe?
In the meantime what does this do for the owners walking their leashed dogs in the neighborhood? What about the safety of young children who play in the neighborhood? Is the neighborhood safe?
I understand Animal Control may be understaffed. But this is a case where the neighborhood is working together to keep a safe environment. Is this a case of what is good for one, is dangerous for many? .
If this is the situation how do we protect people and their pets from dogs that have been taught to attack? Sadly, this is not an isolated incident.
If this is the situation how do we protect people and their pets from dogs that have been taught to attack? Sadly, this is not an isolated incident.
Please help protect all of us from owners such as this as well as his dog. Speak out against unleashed dogs roaming the streets and attacking other dogs.
Animal Control needs to do its job to protect the many, not just one. . Maybe if we all contact the ASPCA, and make them aware of situations such as this and the lack of response by Los Angeles Animal Control, they can lobby in all of our behalf.
Animal Control needs to do its job to protect the many, not just one. . Maybe if we all contact the ASPCA, and make them aware of situations such as this and the lack of response by Los Angeles Animal Control, they can lobby in all of our behalf.
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