I know that as an ED nurse, we are required to report all animal bites to the county animal control office in which the animal lives, or if unknown, the county in which the bite occured. This goes for personal pets. If the bite is severe enough to make you go to the ED, then a record is made. (Even if it is just a scratch. If the victim goes to the ED, it is reported). I would think this would be the rule, rather than the exception, everywhere. You could check with your local animal control office and see if this dog has a history of reported bites. I don't know if they have to release that information, but you might get lucky and be able to back up your report with documented history. |