The German short-haired pointer dog Buck will remain in the care of the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter as the investigation continues of the dog biting a two-year old twice within a two-day period of adoption in late April.
Buck was adopted on April 24 and returned to the Shelter on April 25. The family surrendered the dog back to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter after reporting Buck had bit their 2-year daughter twice within the two-day period of adoption.
Buck’s rabies status was unknown, requiring a 10-day observation following the reported bites. This observation period has ended today, May 5, with no evidence of rabies.
The City continues to gather statements and reports from numerous parties involved with Buck during the adoption process.
Ron Fehr, City Manager said, “We appreciate the public’s passion and understanding in this case. We continue to gather information and will reach a decision in the near future. Buck will remain at the animal shelter under the care of staff in the interim.”
