One Dog Returned To Owner, Second Dog Remains At Pound Due To Breed Restriction

Following an incident on Aug. 9 involving two dogs that were reportedly found “at large” and two others contained within a fenced yard, city officials have confirmed that one of the impounded dogs has been returned to its owner, while the second remains at the animal control facility due to breed restrictions outlined in Eureka’s Pit Bull Ordinance.

The dogs were surrendered to the pound on Sept. 7, after concerns arose about the animals being part Pit Bull. Per City Ordinance 1468, dogs with 50% Pit Bull mixes are prohibited in the city limits. The city doesn’t travel door-to-door to enforce the code; but, rather enforces it as cases arise.