I called animal control today and talked to one of the officers who actually lives in my neighborhood. She told me the officer who handled the case is out of town until late next week so she would have to talk to her about the case to find out the specifics. However, she did say that the only reason animal control took the dog with them is that he hasn't had shots so he has to be under observation for 10 days at the end of which time it is very possible that the owners may get him back if they pay all the fines. They do have to go to court about the fines though. I told her I was very upset at the notion of them getting that dog back and that I hoped that at the very least the judge would require them to muzzle him when they walk him. I also told the officer about them tying their Chihuahua out to the porch railing on nothing but a leash and letting him run free the other day. She told me if I saw that dog tied out like that again to come get her because that is not considered an adequate tether for the dog. If I see him loose I am going to get her too! I told her I was totally upset about this whole situation and had to voice my concerns even if it did make me a nosy neighbor. She laughed and said yea she could tell I was quite bothered by it all. |