"We feel we have had no justice for our dog because of the way the Florida state law says 'that it's okay for an unlicensed, unregistered pet, with no history, to bite once, even if it results in a kill," she said.
In the days since her mission to change the law, she and her have painted messages on their windows, and a mattress on their front lawn, making sure people know about the dangerous dog. Kile has put up signs around the neighborhood. She says they have the full support of neighbors.
Brevard Animal Services cited the dog owner for property damage -- as in the dog which was killed -- and failure to vaccinate the dog who was the attacker. The owner was fined a total of $300. The dog is quarantined inside its home for 10 days, and owners must have it on a leash when outside. That's per state law.
"If it's a severe bite to a human, we could go with that right away. But with a dog, they basically give one free bite if you will, according to state statute," said Capt. Bob Brown of Brevard Animal Services.
"The terror is that it happened right on my own property. And that animal killed my dog, and there is no recourse," Kile said.
Brevard Animal Services says they sympathize with Kile's plight, but they have to follow the current law.
She says she doesn't want to focus on any specific breed -- like a pit bull -- but she is pressing on with her goal of getting the law changed.
Animal services did issue the owner a "dangerous dog" letter, informing them this bite is on record.
(13News - March 14, 2012)
