[yorkietalkjilly]

I think the Animal Control offices in most counties and cities take control of all dogs that kill humans and it is those Oficers or Police Officers that report the dog's breed to the Health Department in that state. A dog bite reported in our city results in a visit by our Police Department if an actual attack or by the Animal Control Officers if just a bite, to track down the dog or cat, identify it, and take whatever action they deem necessary, such as enforced quarantine or seizure, and write a report for the Health Department, regarding the breed, vaccination status, etc.

Back when I was looking for a Yorkie rescue and used to practically patrol our local AC as well as those throughout D/FW, the greatest numbers of animals they had confined were actual pitbulls and secondly, other large bully breeds. It was a nightmare of one gorgeous animal after another standing there waiting for euthanasia, as many cities won't allow them to be adopted, only retrieved by the owner. I was told few owners ever call, let alone show. As long as TV shows and movies and gangsta videos keep glamorizing this breed, people will keep buying these dogs in overwhelming quantities and then throwing them away just as they do the garbage. Let's face it, so many people can't control their small dogs' behavior, let alone a large, powerful breed. It is so sad this is happening to a wonderful breed of dog.