Idaho City Approves New Law for Vicious Dogs

The American Falls, Idaho, City Council is cracking down on the owners of dogs that attack humans or other animals inside city limits.

The council approved a new ordinance that gives police authority to issue a misdemeanor to offending dog owners.

City leaders say they are confident they can enforce the law.

Under the new ordinance, owners cited for a dog attack would be required to keep the canine confined inside or in a locked kennel, display warning signs and provide proof of public liability insurance.

It also gives authorities power to euthanize dogs in severe cases.

The ordinance is in response to an increased number of attacks by pit bulls. Last year, police reported at least 10 cases of pit bulls killing other animals and one case of a police officer injured in an attack.

Latest Comments

• January 26, 2009 at 10:34 am

  lastbat says:

  Thankfully, from what the article says, the law is not breed specific and applies to all dogs.
• January 23, 2009 at 6:14 am

  Kristi says:

  That is alo why they are illegal in Brazil
• January 23, 2009 at 4:50 am

  shawn says:

  sorry to disagree with the previous writer but after being an agent for 13 plus years it is well established that pit bulls do have the most severe damage done due to their bi... read more