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Three of the Five Dogs Being Euthanized After Vicious Attack in St. Petersburg

Three of the Five Dogs Being Euthanized After Vicious Attack in St. Petersburg

Pinellas County Animal Services has completed its “dangerous dog” investigation into the bite incident that occurred on 21st Ave S in St. Petersburg on July 3, 2017.

Based on the information gathered from victims during the investigation, three of the dogs have been classified as dangerous in accordance with Pinellas County code and state statute.

Upon investigation, it was determined that two of the dogs were at large during the incident but did not engage with or cause harm to the victims.

The dog owners were issued multiple citations for violations relating to the incident, including a citation for failure to properly vaccinate and license all five dogs.

The three dogs being classified as dangerous were surrendered by the owners today, July 13, to Animal Services for humane euthanasia.

One of the dogs not involved in the incident has been surrendered to Animal Services for further evaluation to be placed for adoption. The other dog is being returned to the owners after proper vaccination and licensing.

On July 3, Animal Services and the St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a report that five pit bulls were loose and had bitten two people in St. Petersburg.

The dogs were then placed under a 10-day quarantine with Animal Services for staff to conduct the investigation.

Original article can be found HERE

https://iontb.com/dogs-attack-st-petersburg-threaten-first-responders/

To learn more about the definition of a dangerous dog in accordance with Pinellas County code and state statute, visit www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices/law-stats.htm.

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