The dogs are quarantined now - at the residence. But only because I phoned animal control. I was surprised that they were quarantined there - since no proof of rabies was provided. You want to assume your city officials will do their job. I am learning not to assume anything.

The guy actually came and tried to start more crap while my husband was moving my in-laws' things to storage. The police had gone as nobody was at the house the first part of the morning. They had to be called back, but ... did nothing but make the guy stay out of the way. In fact, they were kind of pissed that they were called back. It's noteworthy to mention that the dogs - even through the kennel - frightened the officers to the extent that he used his pepper spray to back them away into the kennel.

As far as prosecuting goes: the civil attorney will handle the personal injury case/claim against the dogs' ownder/landlord. (BTW - the attorney we hired makes the dogs look like kittens.) The owner wasn't the one who loosed the dogs. That was his brother. So ... the attorney, in this case, has nothing to do w/ prosecuting for whatever reason - only the personal injury claim against the owner/landlord.

To prosecute the brother - well, that's the DA's job - which from what I understand so far means that we are pretty much on our own w/ regard to prosecution. All we can do is hound the DA big time. So ... that's what I plan to do.

I have, however, written the media and will copy them on every stinking letter I write to the DA as well as every city council member and anyone else I can think of.

If the owner/landlord would have loosed the dogs, I would be able to do a lot more. Because it was his brother, it's a different situation.

As a side note, the attorney handling the case stated that he gets several calls per week w/ regard to dog bites. The majority of those bites are not from the "dangerous breeds" list. I found that very interesting.

Anyway, I'll keep you posted.

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Gee Lonny, remind me never to get on your bad side!!!Great site BTW!!!!

Is this event that took place in a city or small town? Ther dogs may be quarantined at home bacuse there may not be a facility to remove them to??? This is just a guess on my part, otherwise I don't understand the authorities in that jurisdiction's lack of action to ensure the safety of the public at large!!??

Hope that justice prevails and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I wanted to say something to you all day. Unfortunately, because I am an attorney it is illegal for me to give legal advice to anyone who does not reside in my state, New York. So from one dog lover to another,I will say this, everyone has given you great advice, pressure on the D.A.!!! that's important. As to the civil case, check the insurance policy for exclusions and follow the transfer of assets. I am sure your attorney is on top of this. I wish your brother in law a speedy recovery.

What's with the links? I am in Canada but I think the poster is in California - do you recommend shooting?

Is there any small city in Southern California - LOL? I phoned animal control for the city where the incident occurred today. In that city, an individual is given a choice of where quarantine can happen - as long as he can show adequate containment. So ... there it is.

Thx for the advice. I will hound the DA to get this guy prosecuted. And ... the attorney handling the civil case seems to be very good - very aggressive.

Laureen - I'd be lying if I said the thought didn't cross my mind momentarilly. Especially when I'd heard he went after my 13 yr old nephew as well as my sister-in-law. This guy is 6'7". He is huge and very strong ... and stupid. Dangerous mix.

Just keep your fingers crossed that the DA (with or without heavy influence) really goes after this guy. If he can do this to us, he can do this to someone else. Maybe next time, the victims won't be as lucky.

I never recommend shooting, I always recommend a firearm for protection of ones self and ones friends/family, and classes for gun saftey and control. It is a huge responsibility but no more then owing a protection dog. If you feel your in serious danger and there is no other way out(such as this persons brother in law who got hammered) deadly force is within your right. Even states with strict handgun laws like Califiornia (which I used to live) allow for a loaded firearm in ones home or perminate place of business for use to protect ones person, and anyone in the presents of the person with the firearm.

And under resonable assumption his intent could have been to kill the brother in law (don't think a pan to the head won't kill, he was lucky) I don't understand why a criminal prosecution/charges were not brought, the brother did assult this dude with a pan in front of his family.

If it were me, I prob would have blasted the dude the second he swung that pan at my brother-in-laws head, and certintly killed the dogs. I would have taken my chances in court to protect my family, yes yes yes.

Look up your local laws on Deadly Force.

To further my after thoughts, if you were really intrested in all this, go to your local Sherrif office and inquire about a course or two on firearm saftey and use , or a class on your state laws on deadly force(usually covered in the firearm couse). OR even a good can of pepper spray can help if your not into firearms... My local Sherrif's office was very helpful in this subject.

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If anyone can point me in the right direction to look up laws on deadly force - or any others that might pertain - it would certainly add fuel to the fire of my letters to the DA.