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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Red Bank eyes rules to harness dangerous dogs

PDF: Amending City Code Chapter 7

About two months ago, Mr. Bing, a Chihuahua mix, was attacked outside his home in Red Bank by a dog that got through an electric fence.

Mr. Bing managed to get away, but still required $700 in medical treatment.

“Our first concern was the pet, so we took Mr. Bing to the vet,” said Darin Wright, owner of the 15-year-old dog. “Then I started thinking about the fact there are many loose dogs running around and, as a resident, I don’t have any recourse.”

The attack on Mr. Bing and other residents’ concerns prompted Wright to propose an ordinance to address the issue of loose dogs.