[Nhhoa] Dog bite

[mike kodey]

 WOW!!! How scary!! I know that our new hoa officers have been diligent in making our neighborhood a safe and enjoyable place for all homeowners to live. My husband and I really appriciate all of their efforts, our neighborhood has alot of new things to look forward to.  I am not aware of any policies in this neighborhood to protect us from unleashed pets, although I do know that there are county laws in place. Is there an officer who is in charge of this? If not can we create a position to enforce lease laws and a person we should call to report violations? 

Recently I have had a neighborhood dog charging onto my front porch and viciously barking at my dogs thru the window, this has happened more than once (same dog) and one time the owner of this dog  witnessed it and did nothing. This usually happens around the time the school bus lets out as the dog owner is waiting outside for her child. So please be aware your children are at danger. I am an animal lover but I do not appreciate people allowing their pets to roam free. It is not fair to the animals to put them in this dangerous position. If you do not want to walk your dog on a leash, then you must BUILD A FENCE! It is the right thing to do for your animal AND your neighbors safety.
  
In the future I do plan on calling animal control, although it breaks my heart to think of putting any pet thru that frightening process.  I grew up in a family that loves animals but also practices their right to bear arms. When a pet turns aggressive there is no choice but to prevent this from ever happening again. If an unattended and unprovoked dog bites, it is a dangerous dog. I speak from past experience when I say that I  sincerely hope that no one in this neighborhood must go thru losing a pet in this fashion as it is a heartbreaking experience for all involved. 

I think this is an important issue. If any of our officers or any other homeowner has suggestions on how to address this issue please let us know. 

thank you,
Jennifer Kodey
32 Centerport Dr.

From: dmccoy1957 at bellsouth.net
To: vicePresident at nhhoa.org
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:41:43 +0000
CC: nhhoa at nhhoa.org
Subject: [Nhhoa] Dog bite








     This morning I was bitten by a dog.  I feel it would benefit our neighborhood to let everyone know there are leash laws in Bartow County and if a vicious dog bites one of your neighbors you can be sued.  There are many children in our neighborhood and I was so shaken up that a dog would charge me in my own yard and bite me.  Although it could have been much worst, it could have been a child.  I didn't run and I tried to tell both dogs to stop looking them in their eyes.  I had watched a show about dogs attacking and it said don't run.  The two big dogs keep coming at me barking in my driveway.  I did it again and they seem to stop, but when I turned around the Boxer jumped at the back of my knee with it's teeth.  I screamed for my husband and then they ran home.   It was a neighbor two houses down from us.  After a little investigating I found out that these dogs have tried to bite another née
ghbor, while they were walking their dog.  It is so important to keep your dogs away from other people, while they can be friendly to your family, they can attack other people outside your family.  I did go to the hospital and I did have to get a shot and antibotics.  The hospital said it is the law that animal control must be called if you are bitten.  There is protection for the victims of dog bites in Georgia and it is on the internet.  I feel the hoa could help protect their neighbors by having a fee, if your dog is roaming the neighborhood often and bites.  I would also encourage any neighbor if you see roaming dogs call the animal control and let your neighbor know your dogs are out.  This could have been a very dangerous situation for a child and it was not a pleasant experience for me.  I now have a fear of being out in my front yard or walking the neighborhood with my grandchildren.  I would like everyone to know being a good ne
ighbor means keeping your pets under control and protecting all the young children in our neighborhood from roaming pets.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sharon McCoy
20 Harbor Lane





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