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El Paso considers new rules for handling aggressive and vicious dogs

The El Paso City Council is set to discuss proposed changes to how the city manages loose dogs, with a focus on those deemed aggressive or vicious. Interim Director of El Paso Animal Services, Michael Wachsmann, explained that the goal is "earlier intervention and stronger enforcement." The proposals introduce two new designations: an "aggressive dog" for those that run loose and chase people, cars, or other animals, and a "vicious dog" for those that injure someone or another animal while loose. Owners of dogs labeled as aggressive or vicious would be required to secure their pets, post warning signs, and complete a responsible pet owner course. Additionally, owners of vicious dogs would need to register their pets and pay a $50 fee. Some residents support the stronger rules but express concerns about the labeling process. One dog owner remarked, "It's a good start, at least. All those things are important, but fifty bucks, it's nothing." As the city evaluates potential changes to its animal ordinances, one past incident involved an 87-year-old man who was mauled by a dog that was not secured. Wachsmann noted that the proposed rules would allow for stronger action in repeat cases, stating, "If a dog is deemed aggressive and that dog gets out and is continuously chasing after people then it would give El Paso Animal Services the opportunity to confiscate that animal through a warrant or a seizure." Some dog owners believe the changes place responsibility on the owners. One resident said, "I always feel it's not the dogs who attack people. It's the people. So I think it's a great idea." Another added, "I am all for dogs. I'm all for dog owners. But I also want them to take care of their dogs." Wachsmann emphasized the importance of proactive measures, saying, "If we can be proactive and tackle that situation of an animal being out and chasing people, early, then we can potentially prevent attacks on other animals and attacks on other people." The City Council is expected to address the proposed ordinances at its meeting on Tuesday. STORY: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-paso... #dogs #aggressive #citycouncil #ordinances #elpaso #petowners #pets Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to KFOXTV.com. Follow KFOX14 on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook:   / kfoxtv   Twitter:   / kfox14   Instagram:   / kfox14news   If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to KFOXTV.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on KFOXTV.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also email a news tips, or call our newsroom. Email: elpaso-assignmentsdesk@sbgtv.com Call the Newsroom: 915-845-5369 _______________ KFOX14 is an El Paso-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates.