We’ve receive a report about stray dogs loose in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, a neighbor was attacked by a stray dog and her own dog ended up at the emergency vet.
Please make sure that your dogs are secured in your home or behind a fence. Check your fence for holes or other escape routes. City of Austin mandates that all dogs be leashed when out in the neighborhood. The Balcones District Park is also a leash only park.
If you see a stray dog in the neighborhood, please do not approach it. It could be dangerous. Please call 311 and report it as soon as possible. Give the 311 operator the best description of the location and type/size/color of the dog. If the report is prior to 5 pm, they will transfer you to animal control. If it is after 5 pm, they cannot do this. HOWEVER, if the stray dog is aggressive, even after 5 pm, please call immediately and the 311 operator will send out the police.
Let’s keep everyone in the neighborhood safe. Keep you dogs secure. If you see a stray, please report it immediately.
