Strict rules set in Greenville for owners of dangerous dogs

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Thanks to a new decision made by Greenville City Council this week, new, stricter rules have been set for owners of dangerous dogs. These rules apply to dogs who have a history of attacking people, not particular breeds.

Now, those with dogs who the city deems dangerous will have to carry $500,000 in liability insurance instead of the previous $100,000 in coverage.

Brandon Krodle, the city’s supervisor of animal control, told the council that although there have not been many instances of dog attacks in the city, there was one case worth noting wherein a police officer was attacked.

In addition to the additional liability insurance, owners of these dangerous dogs must also place an identifying microchip in the dog, have the dog spayed or neutered, and agree to an annual inspection of the premises where the dog lives. If the dangerous dog gets out of its home and is seized by the city, the owner has only 15 days to appeal the city’s action instead of the previous 30 days.

According to Krodle, the city can also now ask a judge to have the dog euthanized.