My goal for writing this letter is to get the neighbors feeling comfortable about the reason why they like living here. We like the space, the view, and we love our pets. Many of the walkers and pet owners have come forward with concerns about the Akita dogs attacking family pets. I want families to lodge a complaint with the Springfield Township Police against the Akita dogs that have been responsible for mauling at least 4 family pet animals.
For the record, there are three Akita dogs at the end of Beechtree that have been responsible for attacking at least four family pets in the neighborhood in the past few years -- two dogs for which the owner of the Akitas assumed responsibility to pay for vet bills but did not report to the police. But there is a record and identification of the dog who did the mauling of all four.
Very recently, a very good family friend in the View Place neighborhood informed me that her family pet dog was mauled by an Akita. They showed me the picture and I recognized it as one of dogs residing at the end of Beechtree in the cul de sac. So why haven't the police done anything based on my identification?
For the record, there are three Akita dogs at the end of Beechtree that have been responsible for attacking at least four family pets in the neighborhood in the past few years -- two dogs for which the owner of the Akitas assumed responsibility to pay for vet bills but did not report to the police. But there is a record and identification of the dog who did the mauling of all four.
Very recently, a very good family friend in the View Place neighborhood informed me that her family pet dog was mauled by an Akita. They showed me the picture and I recognized it as one of dogs residing at the end of Beechtree in the cul de sac. So why haven't the police done anything based on my identification?
Unfortunately, the family pet dog died from the injuries. The police were called but there was confusion naturally that night because of the was trauma to everyone witnessing the attack. The parents are not feeling safe about letting their children out to play like they have done in the past. I am afraid of losing great neighbors like this family. Our children go to school together. At least one other neighbor claims a man approached her a few weeks ago about about his Akita dogs being loose while she was taking her dogs for walk so the Akita owners are aware that the dogs are not staying on the property. The car and the Akita owner reside at the house at the end of Beechtree.
Akitas define their territory by their "kill sights"and not by their owner's property lines or invisible fence. Every mauling that occurs expands the "territory." I also read that Akitas are known to intimidate and attack small children. There is a previous Akita owner in the neighborhood who informed me recently why they had to get rid of their dog after it jumped up on the kitchen table and grabbed food from the children after spending thousands of dollars on reputable training and obedience school. This was after being assured by other Akita owners that the dogs can be trained to be around children.
Akitas define their territory by their "kill sights"and not by their owner's property lines or invisible fence. Every mauling that occurs expands the "territory." I also read that Akitas are known to intimidate and attack small children. There is a previous Akita owner in the neighborhood who informed me recently why they had to get rid of their dog after it jumped up on the kitchen table and grabbed food from the children after spending thousands of dollars on reputable training and obedience school. This was after being assured by other Akita owners that the dogs can be trained to be around children.
The concern for the police in the neighborhood should be this -- what if one of the Akita dogs wander into an area AGAIN where small children are playing or walking their pet? What if a small child is injured?
There are several families on Commonwealth aand Beechtree who observed the Akitas away from their property. I have observed at least one or two of the three dogs on the property Beechtree getting out from the invisible fence crossing into the neighbors yard. I called the police.
I've tried to stop to let the owner know because I know they would be concerned. But I am afraid to get out of my car and walk to ther door because the dogs charged at me when I pulled into the driveway. How can I be assured that something has been done to keep the dogs on their property and from getting out and wandering into children play areas or where neighbors walk their pets?
Please ask this question to the police. Ask them why after a dog is identified after mauling a family pet why neighbors are not notified of a potential danger? Are they waiting for a young child to get to hurt before they can respond?
Please ask this question to the police. Ask them why after a dog is identified after mauling a family pet why neighbors are not notified of a potential danger? Are they waiting for a young child to get to hurt before they can respond?
