Help Enforce Our Town Leash Laws & Effectively Restrain The Menacing Dog At 57 Noreast Drive!

I am actively pursuing town action against the dog that resides with the Lynch family at 57 Noreast Drive. 

As you may know, this dog has been a nuisance to many of us in the neighborhood for a number of years. I have personally witnessed the dog approach cars aggressively, chase the school bus, and menacingly approach families and their dogs waiting at the elementary school bus stop on our street.  I've shaken my head with many of you while listening to stories of chased and frightened children, and repeated bite incidents against our neighbors.  Teddy chased and attempted to bite my own son this spring as he was walking to the school bus stop. Our local Natural Resources Department has confirmed these facts, stating that a number of reports show multiple bites to other dogs and people, as well as nuisance behavior like roaming off leash and soiling neighborhood properties.  What can be done?

As of 3:30 on 10-3-15, the dog, Teddy, escaped its home again and attacked my 14 year old daughter and her friend as they were walking our dog Dixie down the street.  My daughter and her friend were not bitten, but my child sustained minimal bruising and scratches at the other end of the dog leash. The offending dog attacked Dixie without hesitation, severely injuring her. After extensive evaluation and subsequent surgery, Dixie remained recovering at a veterinary hospital through most of the weekend to the tune of thousands in treatment costs.

After reporting the incident, I felt certain that we would have a more immediate resolution to this issue. The Bourne Police Department responded immediately to our call yesterday, and were wonderful in assisting us in filing a report and collecting necessary information. I had a town Animal Control/Natural Resources officer meet with me personally the following day, and collect information and photos for evidence. This part of the experience has been nothing but positive. **However, in my opinion our laws are far too lenient in regards to problem animals!** The Natural Resources Department does not have the authority to immediately remove this animal. They can only provide a citation and order a mandatory quarantine-- both of which have been done now, and before, in regards to this animal. The officers have informed me that I can take additional recourse by petitioning the town Administrator for a hearing in which our case may be heard, and something done about this dog.

I am an animal lover, and don't approach this with a spirit of revenge or vengeance. I feel badly not only for my family and neighbors, but for Mr. Lynch and especially his dog. I don't know what history may have promoted such anti-social behavior in the dog, but my priority remains the safely of my family and our neighborhood. It is in no way acceptable for our children to be afraid to take a walk in what is otherwise a wonderful neighborhood.

The officer working with me from the Bourne Natural Resources Department has confirmed that there is a colorful history of reported incidents involving this dog. A successful hearing would culminate in the removal of the dog, or the enforcement of an edict that would ensure that the Lynch residence be surrounded by fencing that would prevent the dog from causing further harm. Either is fine with me, so long as my neighborhood, children, and leashed pets are safe. If anyone would like to share in support of this hearing, I would be grateful to collect names for a petition to take action. Please feel free to forward this along to anyone else you may know who has had a problem, and I'm grateful to you for reading.
Susan Clifford, Noreast Drive

Dear Neighbors,


I am writing to let you know that I plan to actively pursue town action against the dog that resides with the Lynch family at 57 Noreast Drive. 


As you may know, this dog has been a nuisance to many of us in the neighborhood for a number of years. I have personally witnessed the dog approach cars aggressively, chase the school bus, and menacingly approach families and their dogs waiting at the elementary school bus stop on our street.  I've shaken my head with many of you while listening to stories of chased and frightened children, and repeated bite incidents against our neighbors.  Teddy chased and attempted to bite my own son this spring as he was walking to the school bus stop. Our local Natural Resources Department has confirmed these facts, stating that a number of reports show multiple bites to other dogs and people, as well as nuisance behavior like roaming off leash and soiling neighborhood properties.  What can be done?

As of 3:30 on 10-3-15, the dog, Teddy, escaped its home again and attacked my 14 year old daughter and her friend as they were walking our dog Dixie down the street.  My daughter and her friend were not bitten, but my child sustained minimal bruising and scratches at the other end of the dog leash. The offending dog attacked Dixie without hesitation, severely injuring her. After extensive evaluation and subsequent surgery, Dixie remained recovering at a veterinary hospital through most of the weekend to the tune of thousands in treatment costs.


After reporting the incident, I felt certain that we would have a more immediate resolution to this issue. The Bourne Police Department responded immediately to our call yesterday, and were wonderful in assisting us in filing a report and collecting necessary information. I had a town Animal Control/Natural Resources officer meet with me personally the following day, and collect information and photos for evidence. This part of the experience has been nothing but positive. **However, in my opinion our laws are far too lenient in regards to problem animals!** The Natural Resources Department does not have the authority to immediately remove this animal. They can only provide a citation and order a mandatory quarantine-- both of which have been done now, and before, in regards to this animal. The officers have informed me that I can take additional recourse by petitioning the Town Administrator for a hearing in which our case may be heard, and something done about this dog.


I am an animal lover, and don't approach this with a spirit of revenge or vengeance. I feel badly not only for my family and neighbors, but for Mr. Lynch and especially his dog. I don't know what history may have promoted such anti-social behavior in the dog, but my priority remains the safely of my family and our neighborhood. It is in no way acceptable for our children to be afraid to take a walk in what is otherwise a wonderful neighborhood.


The officer working with me from the Bourne Natural Resources Department has confirmed that there is a colorful history of reported incidents involving this dog. A successful hearing would culminate in the removal of the dog, or the enforcement of an edict that would ensure that the Lynch residence be surrounded by fencing that would prevent the dog from causing further harm. Either is fine with me, so long as my neighborhood, children, and leashed pets are safe. If anyone would like to share in support of this hearing, I would be grateful to collect names for a petition to take action. Please feel free to forward this along to anyone else you may know who has had a problem, and I'm grateful to you for reading.
Susan Clifford, Noreast Drive

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