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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie  You certainly have every right to be frustrated! However, I have always found that it's better for me to email or write a letter once I have calmed down a little. Then I can be calm, professional, yet straight to the point. When I write in anger it's never good. You might have your wife read it and see what she thinks?
Ok with that said, IMO, 7 weeks is very excessive time. I think the officer not only took her sweet time but also did not keep you up to date on anything. I do think you need to go all the way to the top to make sure future cases are handled differently. Supervisors don't know unless someone tells them!
What does a level II consist of? I guess I missed that. |
I agree. I spoke with my wife briefly about it, and she agreed I should send her a note apologizing for going off on her but pointing out why I was frustrated. I did so. I've already talked to one supervisor. I'm not sure I'll go further. It might depend on how she responds. She was behaving like she was terribly overworked, so maybe I should frame any gripes to the city with that in mind. Don't overwork your officers because it makes them do lousy work.
I don't have a complete list of Level II restrictions, but I know these things are part of it:
* Nothing more than 6 foot leash
* No one under 18 can walk the dog
* Can't go to dog parks
* Must be confined in "5-walled" enclosures, meaning it can't be locked in a backyard where it can escape. It has to be inside or in a pen that has a roof.
* Must be microchipped.
* Periodic visits from animal control.
* Can apply to have the restrictions removed after 1 year.
I found out a few more things in the report: He was fined $150 each for having no license or no rabies. He also got argumentative and refused to sign the Level II notice. We'll see if he agrees to a hearing. He said I told him not to call the cops, and he left because he assumed I was admitting that it was my fault. Unbelievable.