 Pitbull attack update: I'm happy to report that Maya is coming along really well. Her wounds are basically all healed and her spirit is good. She was so traumatized by this event that for several days she pretty much just wanted to keep to her self and hide. But with a lot of love, quietly talking to her, and a lot of gentle touch, she snapped out of it in just a few days. It was so great to see. And yesterday we were really happy to find out, upon going to a park in our old neighborhood, that she still wanted to play with other dogs. That really made our hearts soar. Now, as far as we go, I think we're still more traumatized then Maya. But as an example of what you can do with your anger, take a look at the announcement below. This incident has really touched a nerve in the community and we're working hard to make something positive happen.
North & East Animal Association (NEAA) Formed
Area Residents Say ‘Enough’ To Dog Attacks, But Your Help Is Needed
On Sunday, August 4, a group of about thirty-five Nor’easters met in the backyard of Bradley Brown and Susan Duckstein, 33rd and Clinton, to discuss attacks by pit bulls owned by another North & East resident. Most attendees were dog owners whose dogs had been attacked by these pit bulls, or dog owners who were concerned about the safety of themselves and their dogs as they walked their dogs in the southwest quarter of the North & East. Passions ran high as folks (sometimes three or four at once) related their run-ins with this character and his ever-changing pack (he breeds and then sells the dogs). The decision was made to organize and research what needs to be done to protect the North & East from this irresponsible breeder/dog owner and any others like him.
A second meeting was held Sunday, August 18, same venue, not quite as many people, but with two officers from the CCC Animal Services Dept., and Lt. Eugene McBride of the Richmond Police Dept. in attendance. The two Animal Services officers reviewed the situation of the breeder vis a vis the Animal Services Dept., and they were very familiar with his operation. Essentially, once one of his dogs attacks someone, he gets rid of it immediately, so there’s little Animal Services can do. They did advise and encourage everyone to report any animal attack, or for that matter, any animal transgression—being off leash when not on the owner’s property, for example. That way they have a record of transgressions, which might be used in the future. To report any animal related offenses, call Animal Services at 925-646-2995 or 510-374-3966, and if the dog’s owner is involved, try to provide his/her address.
There will be another meeting of the North & East Animal Association at noon on Sunday 9/8/02, 3220 Clinton Ave. Until then, WE NEED YOUR HELP!! If a dog whose owner resides in or near the North and East has attacked you and/or your pet, please email Pam Drigger at shalom9900@aol.com with a detailed explanation. Her team is compiling a list of local attacks, and these will be used to develop a file that can be used by a combination of the NEAA, Richmond Police and City of Richmond Attorney to begin to put an end to this example of irresponsible dog ownership in the North & East.
If you have any questions about the NEAA or want more details of what their plans are, you can either call Michael Britten and Ann DiFruscia at 510-232-9020 or e-mail them at mbritten2@attbi.com or ann@eecs.berkeley.edu
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