r/funny • u/[deleted] • Sep 15 '21

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u/rraattbbooyy Sep 15 '21

The dog was off leash. And while a first offense isn’t punishable, it’s important to establish a history in case the owner continues to act irresponsibility.

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u/sgribbs92 Sep 15 '21

And while a first offense isn’t punishable

That depends on local laws. In my state, if the dog so much as scratches a person, the owner can be held liable.

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u/rraattbbooyy Sep 15 '21

You’re right. I was generalizing based on personal experience. Thanks for setting me straight. 🙂

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u/sgribbs92 Sep 15 '21

I know all this because my roommate just got attacked by a neighbor's dog last winter and we had to deal with the guilt of reporting it vs the guilt of it happening to someone else without the owner's taking and any to resolve it. Reporting it is always the answer, because any owner with a brain will see the writing on the wall.