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4.A.

Special Magistrate Hearing

Meeting Date:: 07/19/2018
Re: Case 18-1823 - Santana - Dangerous Dog Classification
Submitted For:: Peggy Arraiz

Information

SUBJECT:

18-1777
18-1820
18-1821

1007 S US Hwy 1, Unit 2

Santana, Rafael

ACO Gasparre

CASE INFORMATION:

Case Initiated: | July 12, 2018

Type of Presentation:

Dangerous Dog

OWNER:

DOG OWNER:
Rafael Santana
1007 S US Hwy 1, Unit 2
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

DOGS:
Lola
Anderson
Ellie

VIOLATIONS:

1st Bite Case:

5/1982017
Victim: Raul E. Moncada

2nd Bite Case

3/24/2018
Victim: Vega Meyer (Dog)
Injury: Ear lacerations / Multiple punctures to neck
Was playing with 3 dogs (played together before), Lola grabbed Vega then the other two dogs joined in.
Victim: Karen Meyer
Injury: Right top forearm / left middle finger
Attempted to break up dog fight and was bit.

3rd Bite Case

7/7/2018
Victim: Karl Weimar
Injury: Top of left had, punctures and tears
As victim walked by the dogs, one dog jumped up on him, other dogs jumped in and victim got bit.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

Option 1 - All dogs are declared dangerous and owner is required to comply with all state laws and local ordinances pertaining to dangerous dogs.

Option 2 -

Surrender female grey and white dog named Ellie.
Agree to not take the two remaining dogs or any other dog to any city park or recreation area.
Lola and Anderson must remain current with their rabies vaccinations and city registration.
Monthly monitoring with unannounced inspections by an Animal Control Officer for at least 12 months. If not home, response within 24 hours of notice via door hanger being left at the premises.
Any injury to the dogs must be reported to Animal Control immediately.
ANY FURTHER INSTANCES OF DOGS ACTING AGGRESSIVELY TOWARDS PEOPLE OR OTHER DOGS WILL RESULT IN THE ANIMALS BEING SEIZED AND DECLARED DANGEROUS.

Additional recommendations:

Brindle / white dog named Lola should be spayed.
Dogs should only be walked one at a time to eliminate the "pack mentality".
Behavioral or obediance training should be obtained to properly learn how to control dogs, especially with pre-existing issues.

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