According to information from the Coleman Police Department, a Coleman woman was attacked by two dogs requiring her to be hospitalized. The police statement is below.
On Monday January 17th the Coleman Police Department responded to the area of Colbert and Vale about a woman, identified as Reiko Ogtura-Doggett, 53, was being attacked by two dogs. When the Officer arrived, he saw the woman on the ground bleeding. EMS was on scene and loaded her in the ambulance and transported her to the Coleman County Medical Center Emergency Room. She was later care flighted to another hospital. The owner of the dogs was known by two individuals that were in the area and saw the dogs attacking the victim. The two citizens got the dogs away from the victim and called 911. Animal Control was contacted and has picked up the dogs and the dogs are being quarantined. This incident is still under investigation.
The Coleman Police Department would like to remind everyone that the City of Coleman has a city ordinance requiring dog owners not to allow their dogs to run at large. Dog owners are subject to having their dog impounded and/or a fine. If you would like to read the City of Coleman’s animal ordinance or any other ordinance, please visit the City of Coleman’s website at cityofcolemantx.us and look under the Government tab.
Effective today 1/18/22 the following is the law in reference to a dog being chained: S.B. 5 prohibits an owner instead from doing the following:
- leaving a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint unless the owner provides the dog access to:
o adequate shelter;
o an area that allows the dog to avoid standing water and exposure to excessive animal waste;
o shade from direct sunlight; and
o potable water; or
- restraining a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that:
o is a chain;
o has weights attached;
o is shorter in length than the greater of 10 feet or five times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of the dog’s nose to the base of the dog’s tail; or
o is attached to a collar or harness not properly fitted.
The bill provides certain exceptions to these prohibitions relating to:
- public camping or recreational areas;
- certain activities conducted under a valid state license;
- the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock;
- the business of cultivating agricultural products;
- a dog left unattended in an open-air truck bed in certain circumstances;
- temporary restraint of a dog in certain circumstances; and
- hunting or field trialing.
If you have Question about the new law please contact Animal Control