Humans and canines have enjoyed a special relationship
since the dawn of creation. But two shocking tragedies in the Bay
Area, the June 18, 2001 Shawn Jones attack by 3 pit-bulls in
Richmond, and the January fatal mauling of Diane Whipple by two
Presa Canario/Bull Mastiff dogs in San Francisco, prompted the
City of Richmond to contract with Little Blue Society (LBS), to launch
a pro-active campaign to educate the citizens of the community on
how to avoid potentially dangerous situations with our canine
companions.
Mary
Paglieri, Executive Director of LBS made a presentation at
the City of Richmond Public Safety Meeting, by invitation, on Saturday, July 7th at
10:30 AM, following the dog mauling of Shawn Jones. Says Ms. Paglieri:
"No matter how
harsh we make the penalties, there will always be dogs that escape
from backyards, and there will always be people that are
irresponsible dog owners. So the potential for getting bitten or
attacked is always present. Unfortunately, children are the most
vulnerable. Therefore, our best protection is knowledge;
understanding why a dog does what it does, and what we should or
shouldn't do if we are approached or attacked by a
dog."
We advise and assist cities, counties communities, schools and neighborhood assosciations in implementing
strategies to prevent or lessen the impact of any and all
human-domestic dog conflicts. We also help individuals and families
better understand their canine companions, and promote responsible
pet ownership through education of the general public.
For assistance or to set up a class in your area:
Contact mary@littlebluesociety.org or call usToll Free at (866) 702-9290
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