Stray dogs have been causing attacks and injuries in Montgomery County, prompting local efforts to address the issue.
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center reports approximately 1,400 stray dogs in the area, contributing to a series of attacks around the Miami Valley.
“When I lost him on December 16th, 2023, I was devastated,” said Kristen Tilton, co-chair of the Animal Welfare Task Force, after her dog Brunson died from injuries sustained on the streets.
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Tilton started a petition to strengthen animal cruelty laws after the death of her dog, Brunson, which gained 38,000 signatures and gained the attention of State Rep. Phil Plummer. Plummer attended a community meeting where the idea of a specialized task force to address the stray dog problem was discussed…