Letter to the Editor: Dog bites show need for leash law

Dear Editor,

I found it interesting the Green River Star had two dog attacks with bites this week in the Police Report. I remember it being said by a Council member and a GRPD member that we didn’t have a problem because if we did, it would be reported more often.

Well, here it is, two in one week. One of the incidents was exactly where I filed a report, next to the Splash Park. It’s a shame the Leash Law failed in the Council. There’s CLEARLY a need for this. I find it ridiculous that our safety is completely dependent on a dog obeying it’s owner while unleashed.

I feel the Green River City Council has set a precedent by not passing a Leash Law, opening the city to being liable for dog bites and attacks. I hope this issue is re-addressed before someone else is injured.

Owen Morgan

Green River

(Sent June 29)

 

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