other2024-084
to refer 2024-084 to the Animal Control Officer, request a report from the Animal Control Officer, and set a public hearing for July 25th.
2024-084 · POLICY · 2024
Dangerous Dog Hearing Request- 11 Willowdale Ct
A City Council dog hearing is requested to determine if Jasper is a dangerous dog. The request references a two-year-old bite and prior aggression; reports indicate the dog was quarantined pending investigation.
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AI summary · plain-language
This filing, submitted by the Amesbury Police Department, requests that the City Council conduct a Dog Hearing to evaluate whether Jasper, the dog associated with Eric and Rebecca Anderson at 11 Willowdale Court, is dangerous after a bite to a two-year-old. Attached incident reports describe the bite, the child’s injuries, and the owners’ statements about prior aggression and plans to rehome the dog. The report notes that Jasper was placed on a 10-day quarantine in accordance with state law and that the case was referred to Animal Control.
Impact on residents: The hearing outcome could impose restrictions or safety measures on the dog and owner, influencing neighborhood safety near 11 Willowdale Court and potentially affecting other nearby residents. The filing signals ongoing safety concerns and a formal process to assess dangerousness.
Key provisions
§1 Requests City Council hold a Dog Hearing to determine if Jasper is dangerous.
§2 Documented dog bite of a two-year-old at 11 Willowdale Court.
§3 Notes prior aggression toward another family dog and plan to rehome.
§4 Dog placed on a 10-day quarantine under state law; incident referred to Animal Control.
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