Last fall, two dogs mauled a Pickaway County woman, causing her death. Earlier this month, an eight year old Columbus boy was disfigured and sustained serious injuries after two dogs, who were running the neighborhood loose at the time, attacked him.
These cases show that serious dog bites are more common than some might think. And sometimes it’s difficult for authorities to put down a dog declared as dangerous, even after those incidents.
Rep. Kevin Miller (R-Newark) said current Ohio law on dog attacks can be confusing, because it’s been modified over the years, making it unclear and difficult to understand. Miller said some unprovoked dog attacks have resulted in serious injuries or deaths. He said a bill he’s working on would change that…