'Vicious Dog' Definition Considered in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT — The Board of Alders are looking to potentially take a page out of New Britain's book when it comes to updating ordinances regarding dogs and other pets.

The Public Safety Committee recommended seven items within New Britain's ordinances to be similarly adopted, including defining a "vicious" dog or other animal and what provisions would become necessary once an animal bites someone without provocation, according to the New Haven Register.

There are no suggestions against banning certain breeds of dogs because that is banned under state law.

Last year a woman was mauled to death by two dogs. The dogs were later euthanized.

Read the full Register report here.