Vicious dogs again
Some things have been getting me mad lately. I can feel my blood boiling. But I suppose I wouldn't be moved to do anything about these things if I didn't get mad.
Case in point: the gentleman next door who insists on keeping 4 adult pitbulls, 2 of them inbred. I walk by with my dogs and the pits go crazy, lunging, barking growling, making the most horrific noises. I'm talking Damien, Omen 2. To make matters worse, he doesn't keep them on leash. One of the pits tore a slat off the wooden fence between our properties and threatened to get through, prompting us to call the dog officer. We have video of this dog tearing through the fence. I don't understand it , but this is apparently not enough to declare these dogs vicious.
This is why I'm going to the city council meeting this Tuesday to speak in favor of the vicious dog ordinance. I'm for anything at this point that will enable the authorities to take some action against irresponsible dog owners. I've read the ordinance and it does not single out any breed. It establishes criteria and a process for labelling a dog of any breed vicious based on the dog's behavior. It strengthens existing dog laws by increasing fines and penalties. I am attaching a draft copy I recieved from the city council in case you want to read it.
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I may not go, but I probably will just for the heck of it
It looks like the city council approved the vicious dog ordinance last week. According to City Council Executive Assistant Terry Young, it came out of committee last week and was put up for a vote. For some reason, the council needs to vote on it again tonight. I really didn't get an explanation as to why they need to vote on it twice, but them's the rules. I guess I just don't understand the rules.
I also asked for minutes from the last meeting, but Terry didn't respond to that request. What does one have to do to get information that should be public record?