Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. We will forward the details you have provided to the appropriate City department so that they may investigate and take any necessary action. We appreciate your help! Sincerely, Mayor's Action Center

(posted on behalf of Assistant Chief Luke Williams, SPPD)

Thank you for your SeeClickFix received May 10, 2015. Chief Holloway has asked me to respond directly to you regarding your issue with your neighbor's dog chained up outside without any water at 2550 4 Avenue North. The information you provided was forwarded to Community Service Sergeant Richard Hladik to investigate.

Sergeant Hladik reported that he assigned Officer Caran Patrick to monitor and patrol this area to resolve your concerns. Officer Patrick advised she spoke to the dog’s owner and explained the tethering laws to them. She stated the owners were unaware of these laws. She stated she did observe a large bowl of water and a full bowl of food available to the dog while she was present. She stated the owners have purchased a kennel, which she observed in the box, and plan to put it together and will be using that in the future.

If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact the Community Service Unit at (727)551-3183. Thank you for bringing this concern to our attention.

Sincerely,

Luke C. Williams
Assistant Chief of Police
Uniform Services Bureau

Thanks for fixing this issue!

Will there be rechecks on this? I am actually very positive that they have been told before

It's not what you EXPECT, it's what you INSPECT! Please follow up to make sure this living creature is treated humanely.