[Freedjome]

I understand that she made a grave mistake, and perhaps was a little irresponsible with her dog, but I don't think there is any need to be so rude and demeaning towards her. Making sarcastic comments and rude remarks ins't going to get us anywhere. How about just giving her some advice and solutions for when/if she gets her dog back? I'm pretty sure she knows she made mistakes, and you guys don't need to confirm it for her.

And don't bother starting on me.

In terms of advice, I am not quite sure what to say as I don';t know where you live, what the laws are etc. All I can say is I feel for you and hope you get your dogs back.

[Mifsnavassy]

. Making sarcastic comments and rude remarks ins't going to get us anywhere.

Being a wuss doesn't get you anywhere either

[asypecresty]

I understand that she made a grave mistake, and perhaps was a little irresponsible with her dog

Not properly containing your dog is extremely irresponsible. She didn't just make "a" grave mistake, she's made the same mistake multiple times. She's being fined because her dog has been picked up before. People get upset because mistakes like this can be used to support BSL which effects us all. She came on here asking for advice and my advice is that she shouldn't own a dog.

[Deengealf]

Sorry but you got no else to blame but yourself for your dog's predicament. Not only that, this is the second time also (that we know of). You set your dog up for failure so my advice to you is start saving up money now to bail him out-and invest in an urn.

[sposteTipsKage]

Your dog got loose and your being fined for that. Pay the fine or get a lawyer.

Stop letting your dog outside unattended. Keep him on a leash when you have him outside. Problem solved.

P.S. File a police report and confront the parents of the kids that are damaging your property - they should be paying for repairs. Set up a video camera for proof.

[BDDkDvgZ]

wow...your dogs had been deamed vicious yet you let him outta your sight when outside? get a clue...and a cat while youre at it

[robinthesearchmasterh]

Even though you screwed up big time, I don't get on these forums to be negative. There are enough people who do that already, as you can see. It sounds like the advice that some others have provided is pretty much what your options are. If you can, pay the fine, it's the easiest and surest way of getting him back. If you can't pay it, then you can try a lawyer, but they cost money too. At any rate, I just wanted to say good luck getting your "baby" back and I hope you update us with the status of the situation.

KP

[xjNo4zvD]

How do they deem a dog dangerous without proof except for a false allegation

[rikdpola]

someone's word is ALL they need to deem a dog dangerous, true or fals.

[yarita]

How do they deem a dog dangerous without proof except for a false allegation

Doesn't take much,.. stray dog playing with a kid, get's scratched or knocked down and kid starts screaming bloody murder. Parents and other kids see it and say kid was attacked.. AC shows up,.. Dangerous Dog. It doesn't even have to be marks on that person. The dog could just be walking towards someone that's afraid of dogs, they can scream bloody murder, call AC and say it growled and lunged at them,..Dangerous Dog. Throw in a dog that looks any thing remotely bullyish and you have a serious problem.

To the Op,..take the advice that has been given, no matter how blunt and whether you like it or not,.. its all true and hopefully you know it.
Eventually you will have to pay one way or another,.. hopefully it's just out of pocket and not at the expense of your dogs life.

Whether you get him back or not I hope you stick around and learn. Because if you love your dog and the breed as much as you say you do,.. eventually you'll get another one. The difference is you'll be more prepared, knowledgeable and willing not willing but Determined not to make the same mistakes again.

[E4qC1qQ5]

Wow responsibility is a MF!!!!! But to own our breed you have to deal with the MF!! This is all you fault, but I am not going to bash you(even though you deserve it)!! The damage is already done and you need to get a GOOD lawyer and PRAY for the best!!!! Good Luck To You Sincerely!!!! And as for all us other owner, let this be a lesson that no one else has to face!!!! KEEP YOUR DOG ON A LEASH! PERIOD!!!

[xjNo4zvD]

The kids in this case all argue the dog is nice. Yeah it shouldn't be loose but don't deem it dangerous

[yarita]

The kids in this case all argue the dog is nice. Yeah it shouldn't be loose but don't deem it dangerous

For it to be deemed dangerous,.. something had to happen whether it was true or not.

[TheDoctor]

The lesson to be learned here for everyone is that if your dog is declared a "dangerous or potentially dangerous dog," it is critical to keep your dog contained. For your dog's sake, safety's sake, and the sake of your wallet.

It's pretty hard to defend your dog from accusations when your dog is off-property and out of sight.

If it were me, I would attend the court hearing with an attorney if I could afford one and without one if I couldn't. I would dress professionally and be polite. I would explain what steps I had taken to assure that my dog was never at large again, I would have any witnesses I could to attest to the temperament of my dog, and I would try.

But hindsight is always so clear... Keep ALL dogs contained, but when the dangerous dog label is involved, don't make ANY mistakes. If you can't keep your "dangerous or potentially dangerous dog" from running at large, you probably shouldn't have one.

[rikdpola]

I'm afraid

"I let my dog out in the yard by herself even though I KNEW there was a hole in the fence and sure enough, she got out, and then I couldn't be bothered to go after her so I waited for ya'll to catch her and bring her back...for the umteenth time"...

Is probably not gonna hold up to well in court.

Himself, herself, itself...whatever. Irrelevant.