Letter To The Editor – Aug. 30, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:
  Recently I was on my way to work out on County Road 107 (an extension of Markette Street) when  I saw two dogs wandering around, eating roadkill. One was a large pit bull and his companion was a small dog with a collar.
    A mile down the road I arrived at my workplace and the dogs had come into the back yard where I was working.  I was inside the home when I saw them.
  The pit bull (who was not neutered) was quite aggressive and came up to the back door, pushed his face up to the glass door and growled at me.         Needless to say I was afraid to go outside. I waited for the dogs to leave…locked the gate to the back area…and called the Animal Control Depart-ment of Water Valley. Due to the location, both Animal Control and the Sheriff’s office, could not help with the situation.
  My biggest problem is not with Animal Control or the Sheriff’s office. It is the complete lack of respect of the owners who allow the dogs to go unleashed. The pit bull was large, probably 80 pounds, and had an aggressive nature. Wander-ing dogs can harm humans or other people’s pets. I know there are “leash laws” in town but I’m not sure of county roads.
  Neighbors—be aware that your animals can hurt people. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure they are not wandering the roads (for the safety of the animals and for neighbors and pets in the surrounding area).
  BE MINDFUL OF YOUR NEIGHBORS.
  /s/Pati D’Amico

(Editor’s note: There are currently no lease laws or vicious dog ordinances in the county.)