Animal Control — Springfield, MA
Date: 2024-05-02
Time: 10:00

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 ~ Agenda ~ City Clerk


Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



I. Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on May 2, 2024 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court Street,
 Springfield, MA.




 Dog Hearing
 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Dog Named Kobe at 77 Bowles St Owned by Michelle
 Pagan Ramos


 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Names Spencer at 64 Senator St Owned by Nadia
 Butal & Nasser Harb


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Harley at 79 Larchmont St Owned by
 Thomas Perez


 4. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Five(5) Dogs at 101 Quincy St Owned by Kimberly
 Toote


 5. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Stella and Archie at 81 Clearbrook Dr
 Owned by Peter Trase and Jamie Reuling- Continuation from the March 13, 2024 -
 Installation of Electric Fence.


 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Brick at 41 Suffolk St Owned by Miguel
 Gonzalez-Ortiz


 7. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Chokie and Luna at 49 Girard Ave
 Owned by Jose Sanchez




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Animal Control
 ,
 Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~ Agenda ~ City Clerk


Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



I. Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on May 2, 2024 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court Street,
 Springfield, MA.




 Dog Hearing
 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Dog Named Kobe at 77 Bowles St Owned by Michelle
 Pagan Ramos


 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Names Spencer at 64 Senator St Owned by Nadia
 Butal & Nasser Harb


 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Harley at 79 Larchmont St Owned by
 Thomas Perez


 4. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Five(5) Dogs at 101 Quincy St Owned by Kimberly
 Toote


 5. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Stella and Archie at 81 Clearbrook Dr
 Owned by Peter Trase and Jamie Reuling- Continuation from the March 13, 2024 -
 Installation of Electric Fence.


 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Brick at 41 Suffolk St Owned by Miguel
 Gonzalez-Ortiz


 7. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Chokie and Luna at 49 Girard Ave
 Owned by Jose Sanchez




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Animal Control
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



I. Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on May 2, 2024 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court Street,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Camile Nelson Campbell Assistant City Clerk Present
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Absent
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 City Councilor Present
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Present

 Dog Hearing

 1. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Dog Named Kobe at 77 Bowles St Owned by Michelle
 Pagan Ramos
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Attorney Robert Shewchuk read the City of Springfield Ordinance for nuisance
 dog.


 Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), stated certified mail and regular
 mail was sent out. On March 1st, 2024, Springfield Police Department called for assistance
 with an aggressive dog trying to attack Ms. Greer. No bites occurred. Ms. Ramos said the
 dog belong to her son, who lives in New York. The dog will be returning to New York to live
 with her son. A citation was sent to Ms. Ramos for the dog being loosed, unvaccinated and
 unlicensed in the city.


 Complainant
 Ruth Greer stated she is the neighbor of Michelle Ramos. Ms. Greer said, on March 1st
 2024, she was taking out her trash with her daughter. She looked over and noticed that Ms.
 Ramos open her screen door, her main door and let her dog run towards her and her
 daughter. Ms. Greer said she got between the dog and her daughter. Ms. Greer said she
 started kicking the dog. Ms. Ramos came down the stairs and said don't kick her dog.
 The other incident is when she was walking her daughter to school. Again the dog was let
 out to poop, and began to chase her daughter. Ms. Greer said Ms. Ramos left the dog alone
 to go on vacation without any food.


 Respondent
 Michelle Pagan Ramos did not appear.



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 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog Nuisance the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The board voted to deem the dog a Nuisance by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. The dog must be kept in a secured enclosure. As defined in chapter 110, section 1 of the
 Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. The dog must be leashed when not in his home. Leashed to and from his enclosure or
 leashed while being walked.


 Roll call votes on the conditions
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Conditions passed by roll call votes 4-1




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 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Names Spencer at 64 Senator St Owned by Nadia
 Butal & Nasser Harb
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Attorney Shewchuk read the City of Springfield Ordinance for dangerous dog.


 Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), stated on March 25th 2024, they
 received a called from the Springfield Police Department regarding a dog attack, dog verses
 dog. Mr. Diaz was taking his dog, Luna and his trash out. Spencer, owned by Mrs. Butal and
 Mr. Harb, got loose and attacked Ivan's dog Luna, biting Luna multiply times and physically
 shaking the dog. Ultimately the dog (Luna) was euthanized at the emergency hospital that
 evening.




 Complainant
 Ivan Diaz stated he was doing his routine, he was bringing out his trash barrel with his dog.
 He was putting down the trash barrel, when two(2) dogs came rushing. By the time he let
 the trash barrel go and looked. The dogs grabbed, yanked and throwing up his dog Luna.
 Luna had holes every where from the attack. Mr. Diaz was escorted to West Springfield by
 the police to try to save his dog. The doctor said there was nothing they can do. His dog
 passed away. Luna was another family member.


 Atty Shewchuk asked how can he identify the dog owner.


 Mr. Diaz said this is the first time he saw them.


 Atty Shewchuk thanked Mr. Diaz, and said he just want it to be on the record that we are
 talking about the right dog.


 Respondent
 Nadia Butal & Nasser Harb said she is sorry for what happened. She said her Spencer is not
 dangerous. Spencer is sweet and she raised Spencer from a baby. She knows Spencer, this
 is the first time in two years Spencer skipped the gate. She didn't know what had
 happened. If she knew Mr. Diaz's address, she would have reached out to him. She doesn't
 know what happened. She knows her Spencer. Spencer cannot damage anything. Spencer
 plays with the kids and small dogs. What happened, she don't know. Spencer is vaccinated.
 Registered and micro chipped.


 Mr. Harb said he is really sorry for what happened to Mr. Diaz's dog. If it was him, he would
 be angry too. Losing a pet is like losing a part of the family. Their dogs are a part of their
 family. He wanted to reach out and give their condolence. But, he didn't know if it was ok or
 not. He didn't want to go to Mr. Diaz's house and make him feel uncomfortable in any way.
 Spencer plays with other dogs, small and big. None of this has ever happened before. He
 dosen't know what happened. Why Spencer attacked Luna? Spencer is a gentle giant.
 There is nothing they can say to bring Luna back.


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 Rebuttal
 Mr. Diaz said they can say they know their dog, just like he knew his dog, Luna. But, on
 that day something happened. It's a hard situation for him and his family. It's not fair.


 Mr. Harb said he knows it's not fair, but his dog is a part of their family as well. He wished
 there was something he can do.


 Board Nelson Campbell asked Mr. Diaz if the dog was on a leash.


 Mr. Diaz said no.


 Officer Robichaud said the attack happened on Mr. Diaz's property.


 Board Nelson Campbell thanked Mr. Diaz and Officer Robichaud.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog as dangerous and was
 seconded by Board Member Johns.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The board voted to deem the dog Dangerous by roll call votes.




 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. Thomas J. O'connor (TJO) to inspect the secured enclosure. As defined in chapter 110,
 section 1 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. Post signage on the outside fences to let neighbors know there is dog.
 3. The dog must be neutered within six(6) months of the decision.
 4. Only adults are allowed to bring the dog out or in to minimize any accident.

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 Roll call votes on the Conditions
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Conditions passed by roll call votes 4-1




 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Harley at 79 Larchmont St Owned by
 Thomas Perez
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), stated on March 22nd,
 2024, officer received a called regarding a dog bite incident from the Springfield Police
 Department. Ms. Graziano was walking down the street, when Thomas was playing fetch
 with his dog, Harley off leash. Harley chased after Ms. Graziano, while she attempted to
 walk by Harley bit her on left buttock.


 Complainant
 Marisa Graziano said she was going on her morning walks. Mr. Perez was out on the street
 with his dog Harley. The dog was not on a leash. She was hesitant to walk, then the dog
 lunged at her and bit her aggressively. She stumbled into the woods on the right, then the
 dog was trying to attack her again. Mr. Perez watched his dog bite her. Mr. Perez didn't say
 sorry. She has two (2) puncture wounds that's not healing the way it should be, it hurts to
 run and sit. She missed one week of work, she has the doctor's note. She went to Urgent
 Care, and got a tetanus shot and was put on antibiotics.


 Atty Shewchuk said this sounds like a civil complaint for damages. This complaint is about
 the dog and its dangerousness.


 Ms. Graziano said that's what she wants.


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 Thomas Perez said normally when he gets out of work the first thing he does is let his dog
 out of his kennel and play catch with him. It's a small private way, it says danger, private
 way. He saw Ms. Graziano walking up the hill as he's playing fetch with his dog, she looked
 to be afraid. Harley started to approach Ms. Graziano. Harley is a friendly dog. Mr. Perez ran
 over to his dog and said Harley come back, come back. As Harley approached Ms.
 Graziano, she turned very quickly and Harley jumped on her back. Harley did not bite Ms.
 Graziano, it was Harley's claws that hit her feet. He grabbed Harley, said he was sorry to
 Ms. Graziano and put Harley in his kennel. He sat there and waited for the Police and Animal
 Control to come his house, he invited them in, spoke with them and showed them the
 records for Harley.


 Rebuttal
 Ms. Graziano said she had the puncture wounds as the proof. Mr. Perez watched his dog
 bite and attack her.


 Mr. Perez said when Harley made contact with Ms. Graziano, he grabbed Harley and put him
 in his kennel.


 Officer Robichaud asked Mr. Perez if the city provides services for that private way or does
 he own it.


 Board Member Edwards explained the meaning of private way. He stated that a private way
 does not mean you own the street, it simply means the street is not paved. The contractor
 didn't spend the money to pave the street when they finished building the houses.


 Officer Robichaud asked Mr. Perez how tall is the kennel.


 Mr. Perez said it six (6) feet.


 Officer Robichaud asked if the kennel is cement based.


 Mr. Perez said he is in the process of getting it done.


 Board Members Edwards made a motion to deem the dog dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Johns.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes



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 Motion failed by roll call votes 2-2-1




 Board Members Edwards made a motion to deem the dog nuisance the motion was
 seconded by Board Johns


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. The kennel to be cement base, to ensure the dog won't be able to dig out under the
 fence. Kennel must pass an inspection to ensure security of enclosure.
 2. The dog to be neutered with in six months of the decision.
 3. Be aware dog signage must be posted on the fences.
 4. The dog must be leashed and wear a basket muzzle when off the property.


 Roll call votes on the Conditions
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Conditions passed by roll call votes 4-1




 4. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Five (5) Dogs at 101 Quincy St Owned by Kimberly
 Toote
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), stated on March 30th,
 2024 TJO received a call from Ms. Reid regarding multiple dogs attacking her as she was

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 entering her home with her small son. Two (2) dogs jumped on her causing scratches and
 abrasions, Ms. Reid went to the Hospital for medical treatments. Ms. Reid call the Police
 Department after returning from the Hospital. TJO Officers contacted the owner and it turns
 out there are at least five (5) dogs at the resident which is over the limit for the city. All five
 (5) dogs were placed on quarantine. It appears that none of the dogs are spayed or
 neutered. The city has a limit for intact animals of three (3) or if they are spayed or
 neutered the limit would be four (4), otherwise a kennel license would need to be acquired.
 This property would not meet the requirements for a kennel license within the city.


 Complainant
 Shadel Reid said it was little after eleven in the morning (11:00 A.M) her and two children
 returned home. She walked up the stairs as she was heading to the inside door when
 Kimberly dog came running from the back yard. The biggest dog jumped on her, she tried
 to shield her four (4) year old. Her and her son was pushed up against the screen door, she
 hovered over her son the dogs were behind her scratching her. Shadel contacted her
 grandma, who then contacted the Police Department and TJO. Shadel's major concerns is
 when she reached out to Kimberly there was no remorse, empathy or nothing. The only way
 she was able to get the dog off of her is when her fourteen (14) year old son pushed
 through the screen door, once the door opened she swung her four (4) year old inside the
 house and still being scratched and clawed. There is no dog sign up, she saw Kimberly on
 her camera saying to their neighbor sorry I know I am supposed to put up the dog sign, but
 I didn't put it up. Shadel said Kimberly blamed her autistic son for letting out all five (5)
 dogs. Shadel said from her understanding, kimberly was told the big dog has to leave, two
 (2) of the five (5) dogs has to leave and the dogs could not be off a leash if they are
 outside. On April 1st, her camera caught all five (5) of her dogs outside off leash with her
 husband. Shadel said her son is petrified of going outside because of to the dogs, he is
 scared. Shadel said Kimberly son threaten to kill her, and said he will crash out for his dog.


 Respondent
 Kimberly Toote said she was at work when Shadel texted her. She has the text message
 Shadel sent her, stating she was attacked by the dog and that she was going to the
 hospital. She didn't know what to say. Kimberly husband, John Serru says the reason why
 they have five (5) dogs is because when they bought the house, at the closing it says the
 property would be fully empty. Mr. Serru says their son was supposed to go downstairs with
 his two (2) dogs. Kimberly says they already got rid of one dog. Mr Serru says the reason
 why they didn't have the records was because they were in a bad move and was living in a
 a hotel for a month and a half. Kimberly says Polie and Silver are going to get their shots
 and get neuter. She spoke to TJO and she's in compliance with them. Mr. Serru said the
 reason why the dogs was out is because he goes to work at 4:00 in the morning and he let
 the dogs out before he goes to work every morning, it's routine for the dogs.


 Rebuttal
 Shadel Reid said she understand the dog is in a routine, but the dogs were outside off leash.
 Kimberly was not abiding by what TJO said. It was King that attacked her and she had open
 abrasions.


 Kimberly said Meeko and King are vaccinated. Her dogs jumped on people when they get
 excited. Kimberly said she did sign up for King and Polie to get fixed.


 Atty Shewchuk asked if all the dogs will be fixed.

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 Kimberly said TJO told her she can keep the four(4) dogs as long as they are fixed


 Mr. Serru said he working on getting a fence in the back.


 Officer Robichaud asked if silver is spayed


 Kimberly said no, he's getting spayed.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dog nuisance the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Landry


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The board voted to deem the dog a nuisance by roll called votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:


 1. Neuter all four (4) dogs as soon as possible to be in compliance with the Code of the City
 of Springfield Ordinance.
 2. A secure fence in a portion of the yard to enable tenants to safely enter and exit the
 property without being accosted by the dogs shall be installed within 1 month. Dogs shall be
 leashed, and walked only until the fence is installed.
 3. Adults only over the age of 18 are allowed to take the dogs in or out.
 4. Provide proof of neutering as soon as possible, and schedule a follow up hearing to make
 sure the conditions are place.


 Roll call votes on the Conditions
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes

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 Conditions passed by rolll call votes 4-1



 5. Nuisance Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Stella and Archie at 81 Clearbrook Dr
 Owned by Peter Trase and Jamie Reuling- Continuation from the March 13, 2024 -
 Installation of Electric Fence.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. Oconnor (TJO), stated they have no further
 incidence and it appears the electric fence is working or fear of further repercussions.


 Respondent
 Peter Trase and Jamie Reuling did not appear.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to close out with current condition the
 motion was seconded by Board Member Landry


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following condition on the
 animal:


 1. Continued use of the electric fence to prevent dogs from escaping yard.


 Roll call votes on the Condition
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Condition passed by roll call votes 4-1




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 6. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dog Named Brick at 41 Suffolk St Owned by Miguel
 Gonzalez-Ortiz
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), stated both parties own
 dogs and resided at the same house, first floor and second floor. Blue was outside in the
 yard with his owner, when Brick was led out at the time. Brick latched on to Blue rare leg.
 Mr. Gonzalez-Ortiz brother was trying to split up the fight. Blue bit Mr. Gonzalez-Ortiz
 brother. This is two dogs fighting each other.


 Complainant
 Anna Morales and Quindell Henderson did not appear.


 Respondent
 Miguel Gonzalez-Ortiz appeared


 Board Johns made a motion to dismiss the motion was seconded by Board Member
 Landry.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes 4-1.




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 7. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two Dogs Named Chokie and Luna at 49 Girard Ave
 Owned by Jose Sanchez
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read and Officer Renee Robichaud from Thomas J. O'Connor (TJO), Abigail had her dog
 Marble was leashed and tethered outside to use the bathroom, when both of Mr. Sanchez
 two dogs came running over Marble and began bitting. Jose dogs were loosed at the time,
 both dogs bit Marble.


 Complainant
 Abigal did not appear.


 Respondent
 Jose Sanchez appeared


 Board Member Johns made a motion to dismiss the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Johns.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board Member Johns yes
 Board Member Edwards yes
 Board Member Fleming absent
 Board Member Landry yes
 Board Member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes 4-1


 The board voted to Dismiss by roll call votes.




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