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Resident recounts fatal dog attack; commission reallocates $100,000 in ARPA funds to complete animal shelter
Summary
A Kingsville resident described a fatal mauling of his cat during public comment and urged stricter dangerous‑dog enforcement; commissioners subsequently approved moving $100,000 in ARPA funds to finalize kennels and fencing at the new animal shelter.
During public comment at the April 14 Kingsville City Commission meeting, resident Benjamin Gonzales of 825 East Hoffman recounted how two loose Rottweilers attacked and later fatally injured his longtime cat, Spooky, on April 1. Gonzales said he intervened, rushed the cat to a veterinarian and later received the animal’s ashes. He called the owners “irresponsible” and urged the city to revise policies so dogs that cause serious attacks are not returned to the community.
"These were loose. They have an owner. Obviously, an irresponsible…
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