Kyle Police Department Continues Investigation In A Dog-Related Incident

Kyle, TX – Kyle Police are currently investigating a dog-related incident that took place over the weekend and left one dog dead.

Police say two dogs escaped from their yard and entered another yard by breaking through the fence. Those dogs encountered a third dog from the other house and a fight ensued. The incident occurred in August 31 in the Steeplechase neighborhood.

“Animal Control was called to the scene,” said Police Chief Jeff Barnett.

Ultimately, the third dog was injured and killed in the fight. Because no persons were injured during the incident, per the law, the dogs are not subject to impound. The owner was cited for the dogs being loose and unrestrained, which is called Dog at Large under the law.

One of the dogs that escaped and was involved in this incident was recently under quarantine for a previous unintentional bite of a person. Animal control followed the law and quarantined the canine. That situation did not warrant the dog being deemed dangerous since the injury was minor and the individual was trying to corral the dogs back into their own yard at the time of the bite.

Kyle Animal Control will complete its investigation and determine whether the animals in question will now be deemed dangerous. If that happens, the owner would be subject to several stringent restrictions regarding keeping the animals secured on the property.

Barnett recommended that all pet owners do their part to keep their animals within their property and to repair and reinforce any fencing that could lead to pets getting out or into another yard. Anyone with questions is encouraged to call Kyle Animal Control at 512-268-3232 or email kpd-aco@cityofkyle.com.