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· Page 2 June 2, 1998 <br /> <br />One of the more recent and sedous occurrences that we experienced was on Saturday, May 30, 1998. <br />This situation resulted in both of our dogs being drcted and attacked by a neighbor's Rottwieier. This <br />also resulted in one of our dogs going to the veterinary clinic because of dog bite wounds that were <br />inflicted. While it is unfortunate that our dogs were attacked, we are grateful that it was not a child or an <br />adult that was attacked. This time the dty Police were called, and a warning was given to the dog <br />owner. <br /> <br />We recognize, and greatly appreciate that the City of Ramsey has published several times, the <br />"Ramsey Leash Ordinance" in the city newsletter the "Ramsey Resident". We thank you for this. In <br />addition, we feel that this is a great way of getting the word out to the residents. However, <br />unfortunately, the word is not out to all of the residents, or the residents just do not care because they <br />know that the ordinance is very loosely enforced. <br /> <br />Again, we express our concern on this issue, especially dudng these warmer months when a greater <br />volume of residents are outside. The children are playing in the neighborhood, the adults are out for <br />walks, the joggem training for their marathons, the bikers out biking, the responsible dog owners <br />walking their dogs, and the list goes on... <br /> <br />Moreover, as Ramsey is rapidly growing we do not want to hinder the responsible pet owners by <br />having more stringent rules and regulations placed on them. We do not feel this is the answer, or what <br />is really needed. We do think that the present leash ordinance is a good ordinance. In addition, in the <br />past the loose enforcement of this ordinance may have worked. However, much of the City of Ramsey <br />is no longer country. And, for this reason and also because we see a big problem being repeated daily. <br />It is our recommendation that this City Leash Ordinance be made more visible to the residents, along <br />with greater enforcement to heip redirect the violators of this ordinance. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening to our experiences and our concerns. Moreover, we again ask for the City of <br />Ramsey's help and guidance in this matter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />The Stenoien's <br />Ramsey Residents <br /> <br /> <br />