Animal Advisory Committee- MINUTES
Site Visit
Sat.Jan.19 2013
Marty and Ispent about an hour with Nicole and Robert Carbone looking at the site of the incident, the containment structure, and the deck enclosure as well as meeting the household canines Tonka, an American bulldog, and Moses, a black lab.
Robert Carbone described the incident and the injuries he witnessed. He related that they had offered to pay all veterinary costs (#215.00) and had written Ms. Greene a check for the total amount. He acknowledged the incident was his own fault. He did not see Ms. Greene and had allowed the dogs to go from his vehicle to the house without being on lead. Ms. Carbone was at the door to open it. This is a customary activity and this is the first time Tonka had not gone directly to the house. Ms. Greene and her dog were by a split rail fence on the east side of the property. (The site is not clearly identified as to property ownership since both owners claim it). Tonka and Ms. Greene's dog then got into a scuffle. A neighbor heard the noise and came to the scene, resulting in a lessening of the noise, and Mr. Carbone was able separate the dogs and take Tonka by the collar to the steps leading up to his house. Mr. Carbone noted Ms. Greene's dog had injuries to one ear and the back of
her neck. He also reiterated that had it been his dog, he probably wouldn't have taken the animal to the veterinary clinic. He added the information that when his dogs are outside in the pen area, they are usually accompanied.
Notes: Enclosure fence (wood) is about 4 feet high.
If the dogs are on their deck, any activity occurring on the road is visible. Dogs are not able to access the enclosure area unless one of the owners opens a secured gate.
There are 2 cats and a 2 year old child also living in the house.
There is a sofa in front of the picture window and both dogs use it when they are home alone. This provides an un obstructed view of the road.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Baldauf, Clerk
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