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Fond du Lac residents describe repeated dog attacks; council moves to closed session over possible litigation
Summary
Multiple Elm Acres Drive residents told the Fond du Lac City Council on Jan. 8 that a neighbor's dog has repeatedly attacked people and pets, including a fatal attack in August 2024. After public comments, the council adjourned to closed session to consult legal counsel about possible litigation and a public-nuisance matter involving Elm Acres.
Multiple residents of the Elm Acres neighborhood told the Fond du Lac City Council on Jan. 8 that a neighbor's dog has repeatedly threatened people and pets, and they urged the council and law enforcement to act. After public comments, the council adjourned to a closed session to consult legal counsel about “possible litigation, public nuisance bridal control at Elm Acres Drive,” and Chief Goldstein was listed as expected to attend.
Why it matters: Residents said the dog’s behavior has curtailed outdoor activity, especially for children and elderly neighbors, and that prior incidents include a fatal attack on a neighbor’s dog in August 2024. The council’s move to closed…
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