Reply #82: So the dog owner admits he violated the Broward County ordinance

[MicaelS]

"He told us the dog attacked him and he feared for his life," said Engle. "The dog was not on a leash, but we are still looking at what exactly happened."

By ordinance in Broward County, dogs that are outdoors must remain under direct, physical control of a person using a leash, cord or chain or be kept behind a fence.

Abou, 24, acknowledged that his dog had been playing in the front yard without a leash while the family was preparing its Thanksgiving meal.

He said most of the residents in his Whispering Pines cul-de-sac neighborhood typically allow their dogs to roam free with no problems. He described his dog as a lovable and friendly pooch who was great with small children.

Sounds like the cops need to ticket every dog owner who "typically allow their dogs to roam free with no problems". And if the residents complain the cops can say "Your neighbors dog was killed because he wasn't restrained, yours could be next. Would you rather have a ticket or a dead dog?"