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 "Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes." ---Henry David Thoreau Epizoodiks: southern slang for little, persistent coughs http://epizoodiks.blogspot.com/