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Alderman Baltimore relays residents' concerns about free-roaming dogs; city notes Humane Society facility progress
Summary
Alderman Baltimore reported East Side residents' concerns that dogs are running loose and said 'supposedly, one person has been bitten.' The presiding official said the city donated land for a new Humane Society facility and that funds and an architect appear to be in place.
During the Jan. 5 Dyersburg City Council meeting, Alderman Baltimore reported conversations with several East Side residents who remain concerned about dogs allowed to run free in neighborhoods and said "supposedly, one person has been bitten." Baltimore raised the concern during the aldermen's reports portion of the meeting.
The presiding official responded that the city had donated four extra acres to the Humane Society for a new facility, that an architect had been hired, and that money appeared to be set aside for construction. The presiding official said, "I'll be more than happy to contact them," offering to follow up with the Humane Society to get updates for residents.
No formal motion or directive to staff is recorded in the transcript; the presiding official offered to make contact and report back. The transcript does not record details about animal-control enforcement, citations, or specific next steps for residents who reported bites.
Baltimore's remarks flagged a public-safety concern for neighborhood residents; the council's response in the meeting was informational and focused on the Humane Society facility status rather than immediate enforcement actions.
