In the wake of several violent dog attacks across the Houston area, questions are resurfacing about leash laws, ownership responsibility, and how local ordinances attempt to prevent tragedies.
Houston is facing a growing stray animal crisis, with BARC expecting to take in over 22,000 animals this year. The city ranks second in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safety concerns. Residents finding strays should check for microchips, use social media to find owners, or consider temporary fostering. Houston's pet owners are required to register and microchip their pets and keep vaccinations current. Mayor Whitmire proposed $1.8 billion for city safety, including funds for BARC, to address these challenges. BARC's intake facility offers services on Sundays for immediate assistance.
As complaints continue to pile up, the issue of stray dogs and attacks is expected to take center stage at Tuesday’s Liberty County commissioner’s court meeting.
We had previously reached out to the county judge as well as the commissioners, but we wondered if they got a chance to see for themselves just how serious dog bites in their county could be. Deven Clarke attempted to bring pictures of bite wounds from recent attacks right to them.
An investigation is underway after deputies received multiple reports of gruesome videos of dog attacks being posted on social media, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
