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Humane Officer reports rise in bite incidents; committee discusses bite levels and quarantine procedures
Summary
Humane Officer Mindy Dabler told the committee on May 7, 2026, there has been a rise in reported dangerous-animal incidents and multiple citations tied to the same residences; committee members discussed citation procedures, proven "level three" bites, mandatory reporters, and quarantines.
Price County Humane Officer Mindy Dabler presented the department's Dangerous Animal Ordinance and told the Law Enforcement Committee there has been an increase in reported incidents involving dangerous animals, including multiple citations for bites from animals at the same residence.
The committee discussed how citations are issued and how bite severity is classified; minutes note "proven level three bites (one to three punctures from a single bite) on a scale from level one through six," and that mandatory reporters such as hospitals play a role in documenting proven bites. Committee members also discussed quarantine procedures for animals involved in bite incidents.
The presentation is on file with the committee minutes. No formal changes to the Dangerous Animal Ordinance were recorded at this meeting; the Humane Officer's report and the related discussion informed committee awareness and potential future action.
