Dog attacks have come under the spotlight in the Thornton area after three dogs without leashes, outside their property, attacked a resident while walking their dog. | TygerBurger
Residents want pet owners to act more responsibly, especially during the school holidays with children playing outside.
Wayne Dyason, spokesperson for law enforcement, said the City’s Animal Control Unit attends to dog attack cases. According to Dyason a person who keeps any animal must ensure that it is kept under proper and effective control when it leaves the premises where it is kept and that it does not endanger any person, animal, or property when it leaves the premises.
Failure to do so can lead to a fine of up to R5 000 and/or impoundment of the dog if a court so orders.The City’s ACU attends to dog-related complaints throughout the metropole which is mainly because of the owners’ negligence.“We also encourage people to report transgression via our PECC so action can be taken to prevent such dog attacks,” Dyason said.It will require a statement from the witness who must be prepared to testify in court if the offender denies the accusation.
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