What David said. I will add that it is my understanding that Bernco has a "two strikes and you are out" rule. The dog that bit me was put down because it was his second bite. Jackie Shane



On September 26, 2021, at 4:01 PM, DAVID MARJON via Bike-racers <bike-racers@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:


 Hi,

In the State of New Mexico the owner is responsible if their dog(s) is fenced, on a leash or roaming around and bites anyone. 
Call any attorney and you will be surprised to find out that the owner of the dogs will be held legally and financially responsible for the actions of the biting dogs.

David

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On Sep 26, 2021, at 3:03 PM, Mindy via Bike-racers <bike-racers@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:


Upon further interview with the victim (see below) of this vicious dog attack, these dogs have attacked 3 people past couple months. The 2 large white dogs are becoming more frequently loose and extremely aggressive. The victim requests the cycling community is #1 aware and alert. Secondly, please contact animal control ASAP at 505-468-PETS (7387) if you see them loose or worse show any aggression. 

The owner is not taking responsibility, has frankly warned another cyclist that it “‘bikers’ deserve being attacked for riding on the road”. 

Thanks
Mindy


Begin forwarded message:

From: Mark Aasmundstad <bikeyogi@gmail.com>
Date: September 24, 2021 at 14:28:26 MDT
To: Stronten Honden <stronten_honden@googlegroups.com>, MATT and MINDY CARUSO <mx2caruso@msn.com>
Subject: dogs on Gutierrez


Hi!

A cycling friend who lives on Gutierrez Canyon called me yesterday to report he had been bitten by loose dogs while cycling on Gutierrez.  He asked me to pass the word along about this hazard, and also he asked if you've encountered the same problem to call Animal Servicers to report it.

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services
Enforcement / Stray Animals 505-468-7387

He said there are two big white Pyrenees dogs that are getting loose frequently and in addition to biting him, have harassed friends of his.  They live at 27 Gutierrez Canyon, which is right at the southern junction of Gutierrez and N. Zamora. (near I-40).  

He's OK after getting the wounds cleaned at Urgent Care.  He did call Animal Care Services and they took it seriously and said the biting dog would be in quarantine for 10 days.  I would like to work with them on systemic, long-term solutions, such as homeowner education and working with insurance companies and Animal Services to ensure there is proper fencing.  A faulty fence and general homeowner (or renter) negligence seems to be the main factors in these cases, and they are a serious hazard.  I would like this to be part of a larger Hazard Identification program I can help coordinate to make the roads and cycling activity safer, to include maintenance issues and problematic road designs, etc.

Safe and joyous cycling.  Keep looking forward and getting healthier!

Mark

Mark Aasmundstad
Southwest Bike Initiative
Sustainable transportation planning, design and education
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