If anything, the dangerous dog statutes, laws, and regulations should be strengthened. How many of us have to experience the horror of watching our beloved pet or loved one be  mauled and killed by dangerous dogs? In October of 2018 my precious six year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was attacked and killed by two loose dogs while we were out for our evening walk. One of the attacking dogs was already deemed a dangerous dog two years before. Virginia needs stronger laws regarding dangerous dogs, steeper penalties, fines, and jail time for the owners of those dogs. Death or injury from a dangerous dog should be treated by the law the same as death or injury from other means such as firearms, assault and battery, DUI, etc. What’s the difference?

In addition, owners of dangerous dogs who have failed to responsibly contain their pet should NEVER be allowed to own animals again. 

Please please make these laws stronger to deal with dogs that are just as much a weapon as a gun or a vehicle. It is your job to protect the public. Thank you.