Stray Dogs Terrorize Southeast Houston Neighborhood, Prompting Increased Enforcement

Neighborhood Under Siege by Stray Dogs

• ⚠️ Residents in Southeast Houston are living in fear due to a persistent problem with stray dogs terrorizing their neighborhood.
• 📌 One woman reported witnessing at least eight wild dogs attack a young puppy, leaving it severely injured.
• 💔 There's a history of other animal attacks, raising concerns that people, especially children, could be the next victims.

Official Response and Enforcement Efforts

• 📊 The City of Houston confirms that BARC has picked up 11 dogs in the specific area over the past few months.
• 📈 In total, BARC has impounded 14 dogs from the area in the last four months.
• 📍 Enforcement officers are scheduled to revisit the area this weekend to locate and capture more stray animals.

Resident Concerns and Safety Tips

• 😥 Students have had to run from dogs near their school and even within their apartment complexes.
• 🗣️ Residents are urging animal control to help find homes for the dogs and provide them with treatment.
• 🚫 Experts advise that if facing an animal attack, never run away; instead, stand firm and try to place an object between you and the animal.