A Reader wrote to us:
My miniature schnauzer was also attacked by a black dog (most likely a pointer) on the morning of September 3 on Staszica Street in Bolesławiec, near the gasworks.
And added:
The dog was running loose, but looked well cared for and was wearing a spiked collar.
And added:
Unfortunately, the wounds my dog suffered were so serious that they required stitches.
We reported on a similar case last week in the article Dangerous dog attacked in the city center. It bit a 15-year-old Shih Tzu. The Reader’s description suggests that the same dog may have been responsible. We have already asked the Bolesławiec municipal police about the matter. We are still awaiting a response.
Dogs running loose in the city can be dangerous for several reasons:
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Risk of aggression toward people and animals:
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Even if a dog is calm every day, it may attack in a stressful situation (noise, crowds, other dogs).
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They are particularly dangerous to children, who do not always know how to react appropriately.
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Danger to road traffic:
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Dogs running loose may run onto the road, causing accidents.
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Spread of diseases:
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Unsupervised dogs may be unvaccinated, increasing the risk of diseases such as rabies.
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Attacks on other animals:
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They may chase, injure or kill cats, birds, and even other dogs being walked on a leash.
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Fear and social discomfort:
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The presence of a large, unfamiliar dog without an owner causes fear—especially among older people, children, and women returning home in the evening.
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A lone dog may also feel threatened (and may itself be at risk):
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It may be hit by a vehicle, poisoned, beaten, or injure itself in unfamiliar surroundings.
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