Dog Attacks Concern Huntington Resident

An anonymous comment elsewhere on this blog brought to my attention another serious "neighborhood issue" - attacks by roaming dogs!

Here is the resident's comment re-posted so that you can be aware of this potential danger:

"Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "What Neighborhood Issues Concern You?": "Dogs Attack In Rotary Park. Our dog was attacked by three roving dogs in Upper Rotary Park Monday 3-12-07, while we were walking our dog. This attack occurred near the second overlook of the walking trail in the park along the trail that overlooks the old Big Bear Store at 29th Street. I have contacted the Park Board on 3-14-07 and the Animal Control Shelter on 3-12-07 and 3-14-07. These three dogs consist of a rust colored chow-mix, a long-legged looking beagle mix and a mostly white hound dog mix with a black mask head. These dogs were seen twice by us at the location given above. They also have been seen on the Roby Road side of Maupin Road. These dogs will attack anything that is defenseless. "

There is a law requiring all owners to keep their dogs on a leash. Remember, you are responsible if your dog attacks and injures an animal or human. It is each resident's responsibility to report roaming dogs to the Cabell County Animal Control Department. Let's all look out for each other. Be a good citizen - report roaming dogs and dog packs.

The Cabell-Wayne Animal Control phone number is 696-5551.