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Gone to the dogs
The city of Homewood has begun considering ways to strengthen its current ordinances in response to eight attacks by loose dogs that have happened since October 2014. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council drops parking sign requests, sets budget presentation
The council was also supposed to hear an initial 2015-2016 budget presentation from Mayor Scott McBrayer, but this was postponed due to some unresolved details. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to hear proposed change to dog tethering laws
The public safety committee also discussed the problem of victims being unwilling to file complaints. Mike Kendrick said that in order for police to respond to a dog attack, they must either witness the incident or act upon a formal complaint. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Committee to discuss animal control ordinances
The Homewood public safety committee is requesting consideration of current and future animal control ordinances at its Monday, Aug. 17 meeting. Read more
Residents divided on dangerous dog legislation
An online survey this week also found that most people are against specific regulations around the ownership of certain types of dogs, such as pit bulls. Read more
Survey: Does Homewood need regulations in response to dangerous dogs?
We’d like to hear what the community thinks about how the city should respond regarding dangerous dogs. Share your opinion in our survey. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Dangerous dog discussion brings big crowd
Discussion by the committee and Hurst ranged across a wide variety of ways to reduce the number of dog attacks. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council members considering regulations on vicious dog breeds
At its July 20 meeting, the public safety committee heard from animal control officer Robbie Bagby Hurst and Lt. Ross about the possibility of new ordinances for aggressive dogs. Read more
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