Residents raise continuing concerns about abandoned and uncontained dogs in Round Valley

Feb 4, 2026

Council members reported persistent community problems with uncontained, abandoned and aggressive dogs; a volunteer reported collecting 'pup number 250' during 2025. No formal action was recorded.

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Members and attendees discussed ongoing problems with abandoned and uncontained dogs in the community, including reports of dogs killing other dogs and creating a public‑safety nuisance. Meeting minutes cite a conversation with Barbara Thrasher, who reported that last week she "picked up pup number 250 for the 2025 year," illustrating the scale of local volunteer response to the problem.

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