Letter to the Editor: "Slow response to dog attack"

VERMONT -- On the evening of Oct. 22, I was attacked by a pit bull and sustained injuries which required medical attention.

Following the incident, I contacted the animal control department and City Hall hoping to address the safety issue posed by the animal. When my entreaties fell on deaf ears, I voiced my concerns with the Board of Aldermen. A committee was formed to address the issue a full month after the date of the attack. Haste was certainly not a priority.

The city of Rutland has now allowed two months to pass while the animal in question remains on the premises where the attack occurred.

While a decision is forthcoming, the amount of time it’s taken to address this public safety issue is inexcusable.

Just how grave must an event be before the city of Rutland takes swift action?

Perhaps a vicious dog bite is of less importance to our appointed and elected officials. The message is clear — you’re on your own.

RICHARD ADKINS, Rutland, Vermont

(Rutland Herald - ‎Dec 30, 2015‎)