Dealing with a Vicious or Aggressive Animal
From
City of Bayou Vista
Sent
Thu, Feb 19 @ 1:23pm
Description
If an animal poses an immediate threat of harm to you or someone else, do not hesitate:
Call 911 immediately.
When speaking with the emergency dispatcher, remain calm as possible and be prepared to provide the following details:
• LOCATION: The exact address or the direction the animal is traveling.
• ANIMAL’S ACTION: Describe what the animal is doing that is vicious or aggressive. (snarling, snapping, biting, chasing, etc.)
• DESCRIPTION: The animal type/ breed, size and coat colors/ markings.
• SAFETY STATUS: Details of any injuries sustained by you or others.
• OWNER INFORMATION: If known, provide the owner’s name and address.
Non-Emergency: At Large or Persistent Issues
If an animal is not an immediate threat but needs to be reported:
• ACTION: Call Galveston County Animal Control directly at 409-948-2485
• NOTE: Be prepared to provide the same descriptive details as above.
This notification was posted by City of Bayou Vista. City of Bayou Vista is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
