POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - Animal control officials have euthanized eight of 11 dogs that attacked and seriously injured a 2-year-old boy north of Pocatello.
The Fort Hall Business Council on Tuesday approved the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ animal control ordinance that would address the issue of stray dogs on the Fort Hall Reservation, The Idaho State Journal reported (https://bit.ly/2nHnE7n ). Details of the ordinance will be released after the Bureau of Indian Affairs approves it.
Residents of the area have been notified to maintain and restrain their dogs until April 10.
The move comes after Gunner Quagigant was injured when the dog pack attacked him on Sunday. His injuries include a ripped ear, a puncture wound on his neck and 35 flesh wounds. He is being treated at a Salt Lake City hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
The owner of four of the dogs that attacked Gunner is being charged with maintaining a public nuisance.
Tribal Fish and Game Cpt. Tom Wadsworth said his staff is working to remove dog packs throughout the reservation.
“There has been an increase of phone calls reporting stray dogs in the community,” Wadsworth said. “Over the years, there have been concerns of animals being dropped off on the reservation, and this will no longer be tolerated under the new animal ordinance.”
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Information from: Idaho State Journal, https://www.journalnet.com
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