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St. Martinville council adds dangerous-dog ordinance to agenda after resident says pit bull killed her dog
Summary
On April 20, 2026, the St. Martinville City Council voted unanimously to add discussion of a dangerous-dog ordinance to the agenda after resident Michelle Terral said a pit bull mauled and killed her dog; Mayor Jason Willis said communication issues with the parish animal shelter have been addressed.
The St. Martinville City Council unanimously agreed April 20 to add discussion of a dangerous-dog ordinance to the meeting agenda after a resident reported a recent dog mauling.
Resident Michelle Terral told the council she was disappointed with how police handled an incident in which she said a pit bull mauled and killed her dog. Councilman Mike Fuselier introduced the motion to add the ordinance discussion, which Councilwoman Carol Frederick seconded and the council carried unanimously.
Mayor Jason Willis said there had been a communication breakdown with the St. Martin Parish Animal Shelter regarding dogs brought to the facility on the city’s behalf. Willis told the council he had spoken with Parish President Delcambre and parish representatives and said he felt the issues had been worked out. The mayor instructed Terral to call the police department if she sees the dog running loose again.
No ordinance was adopted at the April 20 meeting; the council only approved placing the topic on a future agenda for further discussion and potential action.
