Essay On Pitbull Attack

On 10.20.17 at approximately 6:00pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was patrolling the 1200 block of N 6th Ave, when I saw a pit bull (White/Brown) loose in the area. I exited my vehicle and approached the pit bull, the pit bull came to me without any issues, I placed a leash on the pit bull. A unknown African American male advised me that the pit bull resided at 1273 N. 6th St. I walked to the house and knocked on the door. A unknown African American female answered. I asked her if the pit bull resided at the location she stated it did. I asked her if the pit bull name Diamond was current on dog license and vaccinations the unknown African American female did not know that is when she

On 09/11/16 at 5:57pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 841 Crevis Lane on a possible nuisance dog; dog still at large, threat to safety. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant John Haywood. Mr. Haywood stated that he was going to his vehicle to put his daughter car set in when the neighbor’s dog came from behind him and started growling and barking at him. Mr. Haywood ran into the garage to get away. He contacted Franklin County Animal Care and Control due to the dog being previously designated dangerous. Mr. Haywood recorded the dog loose near his vehicle. I advised Mr. Haywood if he know if the dog was still loose, Mr. Haywood was unsure. I advised him I will need to check with the dog owners to make sure the dog has return home and I will return to talk to him.

On 08/26/16 at 1:48pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was patrolling the 900 Block of Heyl Ave when I saw a black and white Chihuahua running loose with no known dog owner around. I followed the dog to 969 Heyl Ave where dog owner Donna Hanes open the door and let the dog inside. Ms. Hanes stated that the dog must have gotten loose when it was in the back yard. I asked Ms. Hanes if her dog was current on dog license and vaccinations, Ms. Hanes stated he was not. I issued Ms. Hanes violations for failure to license and failure to vaccinate her dog name Tito.

On 06/20/17 at 1:50pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was patrolling the 2100 Block of Lynbridge Drive when I saw a brindle/white pit bull running loose in the area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and chase the pit bull to the backyard of a fence in house. I placed a leash on the pit bull and put her in my vehicle. The pit bull had no identifying tags to indicate ownership. I transported the dog to the Franklin County Animal Shelter (FCACC). Dog owner Devon Gordon redeemed the dog on 06/24/17. Ms. Gordon did not show proof of dog license or vaccinations. I issued Ms. Gordon violations for failure to license, failure to vaccinate and failure to control her dog name Baby.

On 05/08/18, at approximately 10:56am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 4514 Starrett Court on a dangerous or vicious dog investigation (dog owner owner's address). I arrived on scene at approximately 11:25am. I met with victim Syed Naque, who stated he was outside his resident when a medium size dog (black) came up from behind him and bit him on his right thigh. Mr. Naque stated the dog continue to come at him in a aggressive manner even after he went inside the house, the dog would charged the side door. A next door neighbor had to get the dog to leave the area. Mr. Naque stated the dog owner did come over to apologize in regards to the incident. I explained Mr. Naque

On 11/22/16, at 4:02pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to the 600 block of Bedford Ave on dog at large patrol only. I arrived in the area and saw two dogs, one a small mix breed black and white and a tan and white pit bull, in the front of 681 Bedford Ave. I exited my vehicle and slowly approached the house. I knocked on the dog. Dog owner Robin Holmes-Muhammad answered the door. I asked if the two dogs on her porch belong to her, she stated that they did. I advised Ms. Holmes-Muhammad that we received a complaint that the dogs were running loose. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad apologized and took both dogs inside the house. Ms. Holmes-Muhammad stated that the tan/white pit bull does not really belong to her it was on her front porch

Six months ago, almost to the day, my best friend and her new puppy were attacked. She was dog sitting her grandmother’s Mastiff, whom at the time had no previous violent history. She kept the Mastiff and her puppy in separate rooms in order to make sure there were no problems, but that wasn’t enough. One day, out of nowhere, the Mastiff broke down the door separating them and went on a full-fledged attack toward the puppy. My friend tried to make it out of the door of the house, but to no avail. The Mastiff bit her by the arm and dragged her to the ground forcing the puppy

On 11/07/16 at 4:48pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 2237 Marshrun Court on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and a saw a dog laying on the ground at that address. I exited my vehicle and the dog charge at me, as I was returning to my vehicle an unknown female individual came out of the house. I waved her down and pointed at the dog and she gain control of the dog and placed the dog in the house. I approached the house and advised her that there was a complaint in regards to the dog running loose. The female individual stated that the dog must have gotten out of the backyard. I asked who owned the dog; the female individual stated her mother did. I asked if her mother was home, she stated

Pitbulls are a very kind and loving dog and should be treated fairly, the main cause of the pit bulls false image is the wild, vicious and merciless owner or trainer

“They’re dangerous.” “Baby killers.” “They’re jaws are too strong.” “They’re way too aggressive.” “All pit bulls are dangerous and should be put down.” These are some of the many things that people say about pit bulls, that really aren’t true. There are a lot of unnecessary laws that we should get rid of. In Ohio, the law says that owners have to keep your pit bull on your property, and if someone walks the pit bull, it has to be muzzled. People have to keep the dog on a chain link leash, and only an adult who is able to control the dog is allowed to walk him/her. One is not allowed to take your pit bull to a dog park, even with a muzzle and a leash, which is pretty much saying that they are not allowed to socialize and play with other dogs.

On 01/28/18 at approximately 12:39pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to the area of 3625 Shoreline Drive, on a dog at large, patrol only. I arrived on scene at approximately 1:03pm. Prior to arriving at the above location and unknown female flagged me down and stated the dog that is loose caused her dog to break loose from her chain. After speaking to the unknown female I continued to the above location, where I saw a Mastiff (Brindle) loose in that general area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and tried the approach the Mastiff but the Mastiff took off running. I following the Mastiff to 5558 Newport Court, where the Mastiff went to the back of that

On 10/21/2017, Deputy Warden W. Jones with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) investigated an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog incident involving victim Linda Courson. Ms. Courson was walking her dog near 491 Townsend Ave when two Pit Bulls (Tan) came charging out of the above stated address and attack her dog. Ms. Courson sustained injuries during the incident from the two pit bulls knocking her over. Deputy Warden W. Jones collected a statement of facts from Ms. Couson. Deputy Warden W. Jones went to the above stated address and knocked on the door. He received no answer and left a door notice. Deputy Warden W. Jones requested a follow-up to the above stated address to talk to the dog owner and cite and designate

Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that her son and Jacob were climbing over the fence near the dog, when Jacob was bit. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that their pit bull name Macky was tied up. I explained to Ms. Garcia-Gantiago that Ms. Collins has elected to not pursue charges against her in regards to the incident. Her issues is that they still have the pit bull when they advised her that they were getting rid of it. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated that she was waiting for her husband to get home before they head to FCACC. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago asked if I could talk possession of Macky, I advised her if she wants to she would have to complete a owner surrender form. I explained to Ms. Garcia-Gantiago that FCACC does not adopt out dangerous dogs. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago stated she understood. I asked Ms. Garcia-Gantiago if Macky was current on dog license and vaccinations, she stated he was current on vaccinations but not on dog license. I asked Ms. Garcia-Gantiago if I could see her identification, she complied. I issued Ms. Garcia-Gantiago the following violation: Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C) 955.21 Failure to register (license) a dog. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago completed a owner surrender, Ms. Garcia-Gantiago selected euthanasia. Ms. Garcia-Gantiago with the assistant of her daughter placed Macky in my vehilce. I cleared from the location at approximately

On 06/29/16 at 8:41pm, I was dispatched to 2706 Synder Court on a possible dangerous or vicious dog, owner known. I arrived at the location and spoke to Logan Liming and a female individual who was the victim’s Aunt. Mr. Liming and the female individual stated that the dog at 2704 Snyder Court was outside with a male minor on a leash. The dog got away from the minor and was running around the victim’s front yard. As the male minor was trying to capture the dog, the dog came towards victim Matthew Liming. Matthew Liming tried to back away from the dog, but was unable to get away and was bite/starch on his left forearm. Mr. Liming and the female individual held down the dog until the dog owner came out and got the dog. Mr. Liming wrote

On 09/03/16 at 7:39pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1007 S 18th St on a dog running loose. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Sandra Marcum. Ms. Marcum stated that a brindle pit bull was running loose earlier in the day. The pit bull was unsupervised and not on a leash and would come on her front porch. Ms. Marcum pointed out where the dog lived. I went to 689 E Whittier St, where I talk to dog owner Kathleen Mulvaney. Ms. Mulvaney admitted that her dog was running loose earlier in the dog by accident. Ms. Mulvaney asked if I wanted to see the dog, I stated that I did. After seeing the dog, I asked If Ms. Mulvaney had proof of a dog license. Ms. Mulvaney stated that she didn’t. I issued Ms. Mulvaney