As a first-step, let's be good neighbors. Part of being a good neighbor is telling your neighbor when they have crossed the line. I have heard dogs barking incessantly for spells longer than a half hour and sometimes for hours. When I have gone to check, I have found dogs just simply barking and not in harm's way. If you hear your neighbor's dogs barking consistently for unreasonable periods of times and at unreasonable times of the day, please (politely) let them know either personally or via an anonymous note. Sometimes the owner of the dogs is simply unaware due to acoustic issues. If that contact gets you no where, then call 911 because there is a city noise ordinance for internal intrusion of sound. On July 25, 2007, Brackney, Rashall wrote:
Hello everyone,
If a dog is barking consistently, it is normally an indication that something may be wrong or the animal may need assistance. I know as citizens we are often hesitant to call 911 in situations we deem as non-emergency, however, in Pittsburgh that is the proper response. The system is equipped to handle and triage the calls for service. In this instance, an officer could check the location as the owner or the pet may have been in need of assistance. If the later, the officer will call for animal control to aid.
I hope that helps.
Cmdr.
RaShall M. Brackney, Commander
Zone Five Station
Penn Circle West and Ansley
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206
(412) 665-3605
-----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Jenee Libby Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 4:00 PM To: neighborhood@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] barking dogs
I didn't save the email from the gentleman who expressed his concern over barking dogs, but now I wish I had. I too live in the Wellesley/Heberton area, and I can recall one Saturday or Sunday about a week ago where there was a barking dog who, literally, barked for about 6 hours straight. He never let up. This wasn't your usual "It's summer and people are outside grilling" type of barking but a constant barking for hours and hours and hours on end.
And yes, I should have done something about it but like many of us I figured maybe someone else would. (Sorry) Now that I think of it, that dog may have been thirsty or hot or something (it was very hot that day) and now I feel bad I didn't take more action. Is there something, someone we could call if this happens again?
thanks, Jenee Libby - Wellesley Avenue
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