Reseda family fights to keep L.A. Animal Services from removing son's emotional support animal
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- A family in Reseda says animal control officers have been harassing them in an attempt to remove their autistic son's emotional support animal. Kacey Montoya reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 13, 2022.
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It is my understanding that the Department of Animal Services has declared the dog not a dangerous animal. This means that under Los Angeles Municipal Code 10.37.170 (c): " No dog may be declared potentially dangerous or vicious if the injury was sustained by an animal that, at the time of the injury, initiated an attack against the dog". The dog being declared not dangerous means that no humans were attacked by the dog, and since none of us know the details of the incident, one can only assume that the other dog involved initiated the attack in some way.
The dog got into a scuffle with.....two other dogs? The way the city is carrying on, you'd think the dog ate a child! Hundreds of criminals go free every week to prey on more victims in L.A., and the City is coming down hard on a dog that had a disagreement with two dogs!
“When the government's boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right boot is of no consequence.” - Gary Lloyd
I have been this family’s neighbor (a few doors down) for the past 15 years.
The facts are:
1. Animal Services have determined that the dog is NOT DANGEROUS to begin with.
2. This dog is an ESA Animal and the family has all the necessary documentation to back this up.
3. Since the family was NOT served properly and was on vacation, they were not aware that a Hearing was taking place. This family has all the documents to prove that Animal Services did NOT provide them with proper service of a Hearing Notice.
4. All this family has been requesting is a Re-Hearing.
5. Even before Animal Services came to investigate the incident they have already placed a muzzle on their dog.
6. This dog has never attacked a human.
There is a dog who is running unleashed, barking, jumping and trampling little kids in our neighborhood. Animal Services have been called numerous times but have not showed up.
There is a Pit Bull in our neighborhood who has bitten a little girl’s hand, puncturing the skin and causing an infection. Animal services has been notified numerous times but failed to show up.
These are the incidents of dogs attacking kids that Animal Services needs to investigate.
You're lying.
There are no documents to prove this dog is an ESA because no such documents exist. Emotional support animals are not trained in tasks for disabled people because they are simply there to provide emotional support. The dog is not well trained CLEARLY so I doubt it has documents to prove anything other than it's up to date on vaccines.
Now while the ADA does not require a service DOG (a DOG that tasks in order to assist in the daily life of it's diasabled owner) to be registered or "prove" that it's trained, it would be AMAZING if the ADA did require such things! It would prevent crappy people from taling their untrained animals into places they don't belong.
why did you breed shame the pittie but not the "other dog trampling little kids"?
Los Angeles Animal services is not the best. There's a terrible overcrowding problem due to an abundance of people living in Los Angeles; many of them illegal, bringing their third world troubles there. Including overcrowding in their own homes, and not spaying and neutering. This is the statistical fact, nothing to do with race. Los Angeles Animal service workers are not paid enough, they're overworked, and it's a strained system. I'm not surprised by your comment. A question of the parenting of a child to have their hand bitten who got an infection? Is completely avoidable by washing the wound and getting medical attention.
@@charcharlottie710 to be fair, pit bulls are very well known. if the other dog was say an Akita, most people I don’t think would know what to say that dog is if they don’t know what an Akita looks like.
animal control needs to be focused on helping the stray animals and picking up the ones that are running loose instead of harassing pet owners. if there is a legitimate reason for them to take a dog that is one thing but this dog is not doing anything but being a dog. just because a dog gets in a fight a couple of times with another dog to me is what dogs do
What is odd the authorities etc of that state let actual killers, murderers, child sex abusers out loose and not locked up, but a family that is keeping a dog that had bite another dog, being under control now and restraining the dog, cannot keep their dog huh
It's almost like different authorities handle different things. You think it's the animal control person's job to go after murders and sex abusers?
@EveSkey Exactly !
Help maxs he’s a good dog 😢
These people have not been served. They have the constitutional right to due process.
Anything and everything else is out the the window.
After the first incident did this family take this animal for training? If not then the parents are at fault for failing the animal which has lead to this.
Not necessary at one fight. If the two squared up, both are at fault, both dogs owners.
Let me tell you about Animal Services... they don’t care about the welfare of animals. My mom's dog got into a scuffle with another dog. My mom was walking her dog on leash and this guy was walking his dog without a leash. This guy's dog came running towards my mom and her dog and the two dogs got into a scuffle. My mom managed to separate the two dogs, all awhile the other guy was standing and doing nothing. Animal services came to investigate and took my mom's dog. A dog that was 10 years old and has been with my mom for 9 years. The following day my mom went over to the shelter and was told that her dog died during the night. This was a healthy dog. No one explained to my mom what happened, they just told her the dog died and this was it. By the way, nothing happened to the other dog. Animal services did nothing to the other dog. After reading all the comments, I get the sense that the issue here is that Animal services messed up by not legally serving this family and now they are harassing them to cover for their mistakes. This is what Animal Services usually do.
This dog was declared NOT dangerous by animal services!!! From first hand experience with this dog, he is NOT dangerous!!! There are people here who decided that by watching a 3 minute video clip they are now "experts" on animal behavior. My kids, myself and my dog have spent many of times with this family and their dog. This dog is very gentle with my kids, and very gentle around my Dachshund. And yes, this dog is an ESA dog with a certified letter to prove it. I love how people who don’t know the backstory are commenting.
NO
JUSTICE
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PEACE
It's funny that the other two dog owners are not speaking on the incident. As an ESA I'm sure Max is trained in some fashion. Meaning the other dogs were probably the threats. Reading the comments about how inactive Animal control has been lacking in action which could've prevented this.
Esa has no protections under tge ada... nor do they have anyvtraining
Don't give them nothing.
How dare they try to take his dog away
There is no reason for it
He is a emotional support dog
He is there for that child
Back off and leave that kid and his dog alone
Bro I won't even go on vacation straight up my dog is family no matter if he's mean or not. That family clearly loves that dog I stand with them
@PogChamp I didn’t hear about any human being attacked, that’s your addition?
There was no mention of the dog attacking people.
Yeah, and where in this RUclips do you get the idea that this dog attacked a person.
Definitely sue them. They come after my dog someone's going to get a response they're not ready for even with their guns.
Some of the animal control officers are lunatics!
This is the only god damn country in the world with animal shelters full of chickens and streets full of starving homeless people
The dog is biting other dogs...are you serious?
@@QueenJme This family is doing everything right. We don't know the situations when the dog bit. Did he think he was protecting the boy? Was the other dog off leash?
@@QueenJme Let’s pretend this is a human being for a second. Let’s say, I’m going to jail for assault. You don’t know me, but I’m a 5’2 woman who’s about as aggressive as a chihuahua (meaning, all bark and no bite). Now, it’s possible that I got into a fight with someone and threw the first punch. It’s also possible that I was defending myself or someone else. Circumstances affect this situation greatly. What if the person who I assaulted was extremely drunk and being super touchy after repeatedly being told to stop? Don’t get me wrong, it’s possible that in this fake scenario I could actually be at fault, but there are tons of ways I could’ve not been.
They need to go on the offensive and sue the city for harassment and for going against city ordinances.
I don't even believe that the dogs that vicious are anything.
Animal control West Los Angeles took my friends dog who had just given birth to a litter they separated them put the puppies up for adoption on their website will not give us information as to where Mama is or what her health is. We heard she's now blind??? but we don't know why, there are numerous animal shelter allegations dating back 10 years ago and still this behavior of playing God is continuing??? animal control you are out of control! I've reached out to the mayor and the council man of our district. You should do the same channel 5, I would love for you to put this animal facility on blast they are not nice they do not care about animals ... only killing them especially pitbulls. Liars & cheats
You kidding? Why was she taken?
Wow! Where does animal control get off in threatening the family to remove their dog? Don’t they have more important things to do?
It’s like, give up already dude, and move on! The family will never give up their dog! No family should!
I will take Max and hide him at my house till they get this handled!! The other dog didn't die, no open wound correct? It was nip. Dogs WILL BE dogs people!!! Now I could see if Max attacked a kid or and adult and caused serious injuries but he did. Plus it does state dogs usually have 2 chances the third time it goes to a hearing. Let this family speak before this court jumps to conclusions. I got Max & his family's back!!!
Hopefully this family has somewhere to house Max safely until this is handled. I hope they get to keep Max
i hate animal control unservices!!!!! they murdered our husky after he was stolen and bit the person who probably stole him!!! I will never adopt from any county animal agency.
Have a dog trainer come in and train the dog on top of everything else that you're doing. Continue with the muzzle. You can fix the dog.
He doesn't need fixing, it's in his nature to protect.. a muzzle while out, will do
Leave the boys dog alone.
The dog is an ESA dog and being a German Shepard, people must remember the dogs nature to instinctively Shepard. Most often a GSD will talk by using its nose to get your attention and most people THINK the GSD is nipping or biting but that's not what's happening. GSDs are naturally very nice, loving, and only look intimidating. Their nature is very sweet UNLESS TRAINED TO BE OTHERWISE. The dog belongs with the boy. Think of it this way... if a human nipped at you, would you sentence that person to death??? This dog is helping this boy and this must be the priority!!! I hope the boy wins in court and sets precedence to see through the bs and recognize dogs have souls, too!!!
@PogChamp have you even watched the video???
I'd just buy different tags for my dog say i got rid of max and this is the new dog pax.
Misdemeanor charges? Ooooo so scary
For the love of God please leave this boy and his dog alone! I don't know what exactly animal control thinks they will accomplish by doing this but it's absolutely sick!
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LA Animal Services turn a blind eye to backyard breeders but love harassing animal rescues and people like this family. There is no humanity in these officers.
Animal aggression is NOT the same as human aggression. While it’s sad if another animal gets hurt, it’s not the same. And also, what was the situation where he bit another animal? Was that dog off leash, and approached him or his humans? Was the other dog on leash, but had enough give to approach them? They got a muzzle for him for gods sake! As long as he has the muzzle on while out in the public, what is the problem?
They should bring Max out of the yard of for walks or dog parks keep in the backyard gated fenced locked. These idiots are going to try to make an example of them
Need to move dog to another state till after hearing so cannot take dog.
This is completely ridiculous. I lived in Los Angeles over 20 years, I know L.A. Animal Services, as I did rescue during that entire time, and flew up to Sacramento to take my boards as a veterinary nurse, also known as a vet tech. This is crazy, two minor bites over the course of several years, and they're willing to wear a muzzle and they're trying to take the dog? Insult to injury, it's an emotional support dog for an autistic child? Why would animal services want a lawsuit like this, the lawsuit is only going to destroy other innocent animals lives. They are already overworked, underpaid, and take a look at the East Valley shelter in North Hollywood, or any of the other shelters, they are filled with animals that get euthanized. I got my dog there 14 years ago, he's at least 15, best thing that ever happened to me. Use this opportunity to go adopt from one of these overcrowded shelters. They have many small dogs as well.
I totally understand I have a grandson with a support dog and his dog died yes it's very emotional for them I hope that they don't take the dog away but I do hope that there's a way y'all can keep him in and watch him when he goes out. Yeah I don't want them to take the dog away but I understand they're trying to protect someone else's pet.
Well let's pray that they understand this and try a different way to solve this. I don't think a muzzle. It doesn't seem right. Just keep him in your care. People who have been attacked by animals want to lose and they find the owner they haven't been treating them this aggressive.
We have seen some horrific things that has happened with animals and this is not as bad and they're treating them with severe punishment. Prayers for your Son and his dog. And I know your family is going through a lot too
I feel for this family. What I didn't hear was, after the first incident, did they take their dog for obedience training. (this would have prevented future problems). However the laws around having a ESA (emotional support animals) are very lacks. An ESA is nothing more than a gloried pet. Meaning ADA guideline states that any animal can be an ESA regardless of species. Snakes, cats, frogs, turtles, hamsters are just a few of the things that can be considered ESA and doesn't require any type of training. My personal feeling is the parents didn't take the time to fix a problem that is easy to resolve.
They are. Kill so. Many inconert animals why they try to take beautiful away for on reason. Animals. Can. Help us in. So. Many ways I will. Be paying for your. Family godbless you in your beautiful amazing dog
Man, these animal control idiots are the DMV employees of the domesticated animal world.(Good for nothing and over abuse their non entitled authorities towards others!)🙄
Why aren't animal control picking up strays that are in danger of or have gotten hit by cars. That department needs a reboot on policies and personnel. What about the other dogs owners, are they being taken to court? NO DOG ATTACK ON HUMANS was noted or happened. NOT A DANGEROUS DOG.
First thing, an emotional support animal like a service dog should have NO aggressive tendencies towards people or other animals. You should get Max some serious training, actually you should have done this at first sign of aggression. Another tip, get out of California!
Animal control has no right to continue to harass this family. Dog nipping at another dog is not saying to me that he's a dangerous dog! I would sue the city and animal control over this BS. I would want to see complaints from the owners of of other dogs before I would turn my dog over to these ppl. That's not right at all. Animal control is not the only thing law in town and I would certainly fight this in court. This young man needs his dog. Such BS!
The law is the law. If your dog is aggressive, then he hast to go. The public doesn’t have to live in fear because a person fails to train their animal to coexist. Take responsibility for your actions.
This dog needs to be a service dog and have doctors sign off immediately for it
Service dogs needs to have a no bite history
Post animal control # let call them ..
This is tge exact reason why I refuse to own a German shepherd... after growing up with these dogs, I know better than to have them around children.
He is your son’s service dog and emotional support he is a medical device they can NOT touch him
Dogs, companion animals.
I don't put up with bs, neither do the animals around me. They became family. They have my back, I hav theirs.
This is Barbara Queenbee
They need to leave this boys dog alone find something better to do
The solution is try to keep your dog under control and away from other animals that it could be harm and also get your dog some training .
Really killer on the loose here 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Maybe other dogs where aggressive towards him first, and these dogs natural instinct is to protect their owners. Don’t judge if you where not there.
@@kevingelman7507 it is totally my opinion it's up to the owner what they want to do with their dog. It goes both ways we all have to be responsible over pets.
@@kevingelman7507 2 times? Try again bro
@@bobbowie9350 try again? Do tell
Bureaucracy as it's nonsensical self for all to see.
My dog was hit by another dog so, I get why people would want the dog removed BUT dogs that bite other dogs aren’t bad dogs!
They need better training or for what ever reason, just didn’t like the other dog.
Humans don’t like other humans for no particular reason, why can’t dogs?
MY GOODNESS LEAVE THIS FAMILY ALONE AND GO AFTER THE BAD GUYS!!!..ANIMAL CONTROL HARRASSMENTS ARE A JOKE!!
Proper training for this breed is NECESSARY and controlling your dog is owner's %100 responsibility. But there are more dangerous dogs that this one.
So let's not even consider the dog could have been protecting the child to which he's been trained and accustomed to serve...
Dog looks pretty trained to me.
@@kevingelman7507 what makes u think that he’s trained? Any well trained, well socialized dog isn’t going to bite another dog twice!
@@touchdown62 its all about the owners responsibility, how u train, how u manage a dog is on us, unless the dog’s a stray.
Big dogs like this are weapons, people get these dogs and do not care if they attack another dog to them it is just another animal to them. They just are not responsible as most are not
Real talk , they are irresponsible and just dumb
These people, (Animal Control and whoever is complaining), need to leave this family and Max alone. He's an emotional support dog for for an autistic child. Why don't you show some compassion and stop being such butt wipes. I hope their attorney can help them. Phone calls not made, letter dated in o e month and post marked in another, (5 days short of a month). The hearing in 17 days, counting the weekends, which should be excluded. KARMA's a "B----" and she's always watching and waiting. 🤨
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Dogs fight with dogs stupid reason as long as he don’t bite humans
Nowadays, anybody can call a random pet an “Emotional Support” animal, which is the real problem here. Even registered and trained service dogs are still bound by the law. If a service animal is deemed to be a nuisance, its status does NOT change its fate. This usually isn’t an issue, as real service animals are well trained. Allowing people to cry “emotional support” in order to take their pets to restricted places and to have them in homes where they normally aren’t allowed, is abusing the system and ruining it for everyone else. I do have sympathy for those seek comfort in a pet, but make sure it’s the right one.
I get its an emotional support dog but it doesn't mean the dog can just go around and bite other dogs. It also doesn't seem to like the muzzle...the poor baby is shaking! Solution is simple...train your dog, stay with it when outside and keep away from everyone other than family.
Emotional support animals are for people with emotional disturbances (PTSD, trauma, and the like) this young man doesn’t need an emotional support animal. Maybe he needs a service animal. Two totally different things. He’s got to get training. Any dogs that lunge and bite is not acceptable.
Your comment is simply false. PTSD also warrants a service dog. Emotional support may very well be all this young man needs.
county bureaucracts think they can do whatever they want without due process for the citizen. Having said that, these people have to realize aggressive breeds that attack other dogs will eventually attack a child.
Only if the child acts in a manner that threatens the dog, especially one with defensive instincts like a German Shepherd who's trained to be a service animal.
@@touchdown62 Incorrect, trained dogs are not a threat to other dog's and children. It's untrained dogs like this aggressive breed that is the problem. It's owners were lazy.
I know this dog and it will never attack a child.
@@kevingelman7507 it's a spoiled untrained German Shepherd, the warning signs are already there.
@@lindamintonThe way you speak about animals being naturally aggressive by their breed, this makes me wonder what other things you thinking is sdrawkcab on.
Unfortunately the family is at fault. The parents should have gotten dog training after the first time it happened. If you go on vacation you have someone check your mail for you or you forward your mail.
The dog is most likely not a threat to people. However, he did have a fight with another dog in a human populated area. When that happens, you have to take responsibility for your furry companion. To not do anything other than get a muzzle, is not enough.
LADAS, by City Ordinance 53.18.5 (c) and (g) was permitted to serve notice of hearing by first class mail or by posting at the residence. At least 10 days notice was required. The hearing notice was dated November 29, 2021, however the envelope for that notice was actually postmarked December 24, 2021. Under reasonable assumption that the mail was delivered no sooner than two days after the postmark, the actual notice was less than 10 days. The Attorney is the video explained it.
@@jenifferalder736 Yes. They were wrong in that process. But it doesn't change the fact that the family knew the dog had a problem. It's their responsibility to have the dog trained, especially since it was an emotional support dog.
@@SierraNightTide that's why they got a muzzle!
Sorry KTLAzy! This is not news!!
Its a problem for a family.
Uh yes it is news cases like these NEED to be exposed
I don’t believe a word the news people or the owners mom say
Yup. They're lying
@@bobbowie9350 Is Bob Bowie even your real name? LIAR!
Who even are you, and why do you keep replying to each of their posts? It does seem sus.
In reference to this Bob guy
@@KaraGlitch He's upset because it hurt his little Facebook DoEs tELl reAl NewS farce.
Imagine German shepherd kills a dog 🤷🏽♂️
What a beautiful dog, I love GSD. There awesome! I've grew up, trained, breed, rescued a lot of GSD and they just like I'm sure with any other canine needs proper training and play time to let loose all that energy they have in them. They are very smart, tactical, understand, loving dogs. I've had numerous GSD around my small nieces and nephews and never once had an issue with them and my nieces and nephews play rough and pull ears and tails.(Little kids)😅 And my dogs just get up and move to another spot of the house or yard. If these people live in an apartment and don't take him out multiple times daily to literally burn off that built energy it doesn't magically go away, there gonna let loose at some point.
They aren't dangerous dogs as you said. It means it got aggression from the owners and will maul other dogs.
@@LeeeroyJenkinsGSD are naturally aggressive, territorial dog’s and natural protectors by instinct, so if these owners don’t teach the GSD how to properly behave in public or at least have a muzzle and proper control of him when other dog’s are around his visual view I blame the parents in this situation and obviously not the special needs kid. Different breed of canines have different personalities, it’s in there genes and bloodlines. It’s not like these stupid certain race of idiots out there who get a bunch of toxic inbred bloodline of dogs and teach them how to fight each other by cruel and unjust punishment and living conditions just to make a dollar. My dogs are trained and trained very well, they will kill on command or by certain training exercises. And I definitely won’t lose a second of sleep over it! They are my family, as I am there’s.
@@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE The dog does wear a muzzle. Its in the video.
@@LeeeroyJenkins um the other dogs were perhaps threatening and GS defended...? By nature, strangers, in this case dogs, were too close to his family, for his comfort..
This dog seems to be out of control and a danger to others. There’s more to this story.
He's not out of control, he's just a different type of breed that this family hasn't trained right. GSD are very aggressive and have high energy, they are great family and protector dogs. It's not the kids fault, the parents should've done better research on finding their son a more compatible dog or put more effort in training him. Know your breeds before you judge.🙄
I got bit by a dog and no one took the dog and it's a pit bull. It wasn't the dog fault just the POS owner
That’s total BS, I happen to know the dog, he is very timid.
I also personally know the dog and he is no danger to anyone or any other dog.
Yup. They're clearly lying