Lewiston Pit bull owner loses appeal for dangerous dog
LEWISTON, ID - The owner of a dog that was shot by Lewiston Police in the Orchards earlier this month lost his appeal of the city's decision deeming his dog dangerous.
Craig Pettit, 26, of Lewiston, along with more than 18 witnesses, gave their statements in front of an appeals board at the Lewiston Police Department. Pettit's mother, Kristie Heise said she was shocked when she found out, just hours later, that the appeal was denied.
"It kills me for people to think that he's a bad dog, and it kills me to think that people think my kid is just some thug that went out and got him some big, old, bad Pit Bull, when he rescued him from a party," said Heise.
Pettit's dog, Chance, was deemed a level one dangerous dog after he allegedly attacked Pettit's neighbor, Robert Clark, and then charged a police officer.
According to LPD the officer considered the dog aggressive and shot Chance just above his hind leg. Pettit must now comply with the city code and fulfill certain requirements in order to keep Chance. This includes purchasing a dangerous dog license for $100, posting a dangerous dog notice on his property, providing a secure pen for the dog, getting a $50,000 bond surety against any injuries the dog might inflict and $50,000 in home owner's insurance.
Craig Pettit, 26, of Lewiston, along with more than 18 witnesses, gave their statements in front of an appeals board at the Lewiston Police Department. Pettit's mother, Kristie Heise said she was shocked when she found out, just hours later, that the appeal was denied.
"It kills me for people to think that he's a bad dog, and it kills me to think that people think my kid is just some thug that went out and got him some big, old, bad Pit Bull, when he rescued him from a party," said Heise.
Pettit's dog, Chance, was deemed a level one dangerous dog after he allegedly attacked Pettit's neighbor, Robert Clark, and then charged a police officer.
According to LPD the officer considered the dog aggressive and shot Chance just above his hind leg. Pettit must now comply with the city code and fulfill certain requirements in order to keep Chance. This includes purchasing a dangerous dog license for $100, posting a dangerous dog notice on his property, providing a secure pen for the dog, getting a $50,000 bond surety against any injuries the dog might inflict and $50,000 in home owner's insurance.
Since when it is the responsibility of the neighbor to not do anything to "threaten" the dog. Wow talk about shifting the responsibility.
You own a dog they YOU and only YOU are responsible for the actions of your do. Period.
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 If you want your dog to roam free there is plenty of land for sale so they can be free and not tied up.
BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOU HAVE A PET YOU NEED TO KEEP THEM HOME! FENCE THEM IN FOR THERE PROTECTION. PUBLIC'S TOO. IN THIS CASE ,PEOPLE WERE LUCKY. THE DOG DID NOT HURT SOMEONE.
this is sad i have a pit lab mix and she is my child my question is what was the neighbor doing to make the dog feel threatend? if it was a poodle this wouldnt be happening. talk about prejudice
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