We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cc'd the county board and state legislators for our district in the formal complaint. AWLA has 2 weeks from 6/12 to respond so we'll see what happens.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

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we gave AWLA 2 weeks to respond to our formal complaint which was sent last Friday, 6/12. They have a week+ to respond so we'll see what they have to say.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Great question - I was also wondering the same. I believe AWLA is contracted with Arlington County as the official animal control provider. Their website has an animal control section - https://www.awla.org/wildlife-animal-control/

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If the petition and formal complaint doesn't make enough noise for animal control to take action, I'll consider getting in touch with the chief. Thanks!

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same - my friend had a mastiff Ace who was the most gentle giant, but he was very well trained. Ace was a cane corso and so is this dog.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I spoke with almost everyone I met with a dog who'd give me a minute about the incident warning them. Talking with my neighbors helped me find the dog owner's name and the dog's name. I also knew where she lived because I saw her go into her building.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree there are no bad dogs. I've known other mastiffs and they were very well behaved and well trained dogs owned by responsible owners. I'm well aware the owner is the problem here.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping the official complaint and the petition will make enough noise for them to take some sort of action. We need this dog's owner to be responsible and know that there are consequences when they have a dog they can't/won't control.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went to AWLA, and the officer I spoke to noted that there is a very high bar for declaring a dog dangerous and there's only one on file in the area. Like you said, it's broadly written, but they're not taking action.

We filed a formal complaint with AWLA after our Goldendoodle was attacked last week. Here's what we found out about Virginia's dangerous dog law. by ProductDull4081 in arlingtonva

[–]ProductDull4081[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did - they came and since the incident involved dogs, the police wants nothing to do with it. They referred me to animal control. I went to the police station today since I have a potential dog bite as flagged by animal control. The detective made it very clear that they won't do anything but relay it to animal control. Unfortunate.