Neighbors in a Midway community say a growing pack of stray pit bulls has left many families feeling unsafe in their own neighborhood.
- Residents report being surrounded and even bitten by roaming pit bulls.
- A local rescue group says overcrowded shelters and limited resources are worsening the problem.
- Watch the video below to see how families are pushing for action.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Neighbors in one Gadsden County community say stray dogs are turning daily routines into safety risks. I’m Tatyana Purifoy in the Midway neighborhood, and I heard from residents who feel trapped in their own neighborhood.
Neighbors in a Midway community say a group of stray pit bulls has been roaming their streets for more than a year, leaving many of them feeling unsafe in their own neighborhood. One resident tells me his wife and daughter were too scared to get out of their car after the dogs surrounded them — and he says he himself was bitten while walking down the road…