Animal Control — Springfield, MA
Date: 2025-06-05
Time: 10:00

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

 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on June 5, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court
 Street, Springfield, MA.




 Approval of Minutes

 1. February 13, 2025 Minutes


 Dangerous Dog Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing - Pitbull at 10-12 Sanderson Street




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

 ~ Minutes ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on February 13, 2025 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Present
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Joel Rosemond Police Officer Absent
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Present

 Aprroval of Minutes

 1. December 19, 2024 Minutes
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to accept the minutes the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Landry.




 Roll call votes on the motion


 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns Abstained
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 Minutes approved.




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Regular Minutes February 13, 2025

 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs Named Kuma and Nikita at 85
 Narragansett St Owned by Cortney Cheney.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Complainant
 Krystin Wanczyk stated it's not the first, second or third time, at least one of the dogs is




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 dangerous to men and they are not safe dogs to be around.


 Respondent
 Cortney Cheney stated the first incident happened in October, and she felt like it was a
 disservice to the dogs by not property introducing them by assuming they are all friendly
 animals. The dogs are not aggressive. The second incident was preventable, because they
 were aware not to let the dogs out unattended. She took the dog to the Vets; she feels
 terrible for what happened. Kuma is signed up behavioralist evaluation for his anxiety.


 Tracy Cheney stated the dogs are good dogs and they are not aggressive. Cortney is very
 responsible from the day Kuma was born; she has done everything possible for Kuma.
 Krystin should take some of the responsibility for her action.


 Rebuttal
 Krystin Wanczyk stated most of the days the dogs are alone, and they are high energy.
 Their dogs have been outside unattended. Her dog was healthy and should still be her with
 her and there is nothing she can do to bring her dog back.


 Cortney Cheney said she goes in and out on her lunch break on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 She has never let her dogs out unattended. It's a very unfortunate situation.


 Tracy Cheney said the dogs just not vicious.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Fleming.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No

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 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


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

 1.That whenever the dog is removed from the premises of the owner, the dog shall be
 securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash having a minimum tensile
 strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding three feet in length. As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Condition passed by roll call votes



 Non-Compliance Hearing

 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba.
 He has failed to comply with the secure enclosure and has yet to provide proof of liability
 insurance.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Abdul Kabba said his dogs are well behaved. He built the dog handle that he was asked to
 build. TJO O'Connor came and took pictures of the handle, so he's not aware if it's did not
 meet their expectation. The dogs do not leave his yard, they are surrounded.


 Rebuttal

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 Officer Robichaud said the most visit on the 10th, it is missing one section of the wire. It is
 now a physical enclosure of some kind, which is progress. The recent pictures look much
 better.




 Board Member Johns made a motion to imposed the five hundred dollar (500.00)
 fine for non- compliance the motion was seconded by Board Member Edwards.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming No
 Board member Johns Yes




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Board member Landry No
 Board member Nelson Campbell No




 Motion failed by roll call votes.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion that the secured enclosure to be
 completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025 the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Johns.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns yes
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025. Thomas J.
 O'Connor (TJO) will do a follow in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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

 ~ Agenda ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on June 5, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 205, 36 Court
 Street, Springfield, MA.




 Approval of Minutes

 1. February 13, 2025 Minutes


 Dangerous Dog Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing - Pitbull at 10-12 Sanderson Street




Animal Control Page 1 Printed 5/30/2025
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 Animal Control
 ,
 Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~ Minutes ~ Gladys Oyola-Lopez


Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:00 AM Hybrid Room 205



 Call to Order
 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on February 13, 2025 at Hybrid Room 205, City Hall,
 Springfield, MA.


 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Melvin A. Edwards Ward 3 Councilor Present




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Keith Fleming Police Officer Present
 Camile Nelson Campbell Deputy City Clerk Present
 Joel Rosemond Police Officer Absent
 Megan Landry Board Member Present
 Veronica Johns Board Member Present

 Aprroval of Minutes

 1. December 19, 2024 Minutes
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion to accept the minutes the motion was
 seconded by Board Member Landry.




 Roll call votes on the motion


 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns Abstained
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 Minutes approved.




Animal Control Page 1 Printed 5/30/2025
 Packet Pg. 2
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Regular Minutes February 13, 2025

 Dangerous Hearing

 2. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Two (2) Dogs Named Kuma and Nikita at 85
 Narragansett St Owned by Cortney Cheney.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Complainant
 Krystin Wanczyk stated it's not the first, second or third time, at least one of the dogs is




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 dangerous to men and they are not safe dogs to be around.


 Respondent
 Cortney Cheney stated the first incident happened in October, and she felt like it was a
 disservice to the dogs by not property introducing them by assuming they are all friendly
 animals. The dogs are not aggressive. The second incident was preventable, because they
 were aware not to let the dogs out unattended. She took the dog to the Vets; she feels
 terrible for what happened. Kuma is signed up behavioralist evaluation for his anxiety.


 Tracy Cheney stated the dogs are good dogs and they are not aggressive. Cortney is very
 responsible from the day Kuma was born; she has done everything possible for Kuma.
 Krystin should take some of the responsibility for her action.


 Rebuttal
 Krystin Wanczyk stated most of the days the dogs are alone, and they are high energy.
 Their dogs have been outside unattended. Her dog was healthy and should still be her with
 her and there is nothing she can do to bring her dog back.


 Cortney Cheney said she goes in and out on her lunch break on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 She has never let her dogs out unattended. It's a very unfortunate situation.


 Tracy Cheney said the dogs just not vicious.




 Board Member Edwards made a motion to deem the dogs dangerous the motion
 was seconded by Board Member Fleming.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No

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 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes




 Motion passed by roll call votes.


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

 1.That whenever the dog is removed from the premises of the owner, the dog shall be
 securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a leash having a minimum tensile
 strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding three feet in length. As defined in Chapter 110,
 Section 10-B-3 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Roll call votes on the condition
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns No
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell yes


 Condition passed by roll call votes



 Non-Compliance Hearing

 3. Dangerous Dog Hearing for Dogs Named Charlie, Deja and Brenda at 66 Leyfred
 Ter Owned by Abdul Kabba.
 He has failed to comply with the secure enclosure and has yet to provide proof of liability
 insurance.
 COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

 Read.


 Complainant
 Renee Robichaud, Animal Control Officer for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) and Adoption Center
 read their reports.


 Respondent
 Abdul Kabba said his dogs are well behaved. He built the dog handle that he was asked to
 build. TJO O'Connor came and took pictures of the handle, so he's not aware if it's did not
 meet their expectation. The dogs do not leave his yard, they are surrounded.


 Rebuttal

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 Officer Robichaud said the most visit on the 10th, it is missing one section of the wire. It is
 now a physical enclosure of some kind, which is progress. The recent pictures look much
 better.




 Board Member Johns made a motion to imposed the five hundred dollar (500.00)
 fine for non- compliance the motion was seconded by Board Member Edwards.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming No
 Board member Johns Yes




 Communication: February 13, 2025 Minutes (Approval of Minutes)
 Board member Landry No
 Board member Nelson Campbell No




 Motion failed by roll call votes.


 Board Member Edwards made a motion that the secured enclosure to be
 completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025 the motion was seconded by Board
 Member Johns.


 Roll call votes on the motion
 Board member Edwards Yes
 Board member Fleming Yes
 Board member Johns yes
 Board member Landry Yes
 Board member Nelson Campbell Yes


 Motion passed by roll call votes.


 The Advisory and Hearing Committee has imposed the following conditions on the
 animal:
 1. That the secured enclosure to be completed by Monday, February 17th, 2025. Thomas J.
 O'Connor (TJO) will do a follow in the same week to make sure compliance are met. As defined
 in Chapter 110, Section 10-B-9 of the Code of the City of Springfield Ordinance.




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