PORTSMOUTH, OH — A Wayne Hills mother is speaking out — and demanding action — after her child was bitten by a neighbor’s dog, saying the animal is still in the neighborhood and nothing has changed.
“Easter Sunday my child was bitten by a dog… he had to have a series of rabies vaccines,” she wrote online. “Less than 24 hours later, that dog still lives there.”
The mother says the attack is just the latest in a series of incidents involving aggressive dogs in the area — and she’s had enough.
🐕 From Bite to Bloodshed
According to the woman, the situation escalated again just days later.
She says a cat was mauled to death, with the attack starting on her porch and ending at a neighbor’s — while the dog’s owner allegedly watched.
“Thursday was spent cleaning the blood and hair from my porch and fence while the dog stayed comfortably at home,” she said.
She also claimed a cooler containing dead cats was found nearby on Kendall Avenue.
⚠️ “Nobody Wants to Be Held Accountable”
When speaking further, the mother said this isn’t an isolated incident — it’s part of a larger, ongoing problem.
“This is twice in less than 30 days I’ve had police at my house for a vicious dog — and it’s not even the same dog. It’s always a new one.”
She says enforcement is inconsistent and accountability is lacking.
“Nobody wants to be held accountable.”
According to her, the dog’s owner even admitted the animal had killed before, but she says police allowed the owner to keep the dog.
🏠 Bigger Issues in the Neighborhood
The mother also pointed to broader concerns in the area, including:
- People living in units who are not on leases
- Ongoing drug activity
- A lack of enforcement of pet policies
“I don’t even own a dog — so why am I dealing with them constantly?”
⚖️ A System Already Under Pressure
The case comes as Scioto County’s animal control system is under intense scrutiny, dealing with:
- Overcrowded shelter conditions
- Staffing shortages
- Fallout from the recent dog warden resignation
- Increased enforcement under Avery’s Law
Despite stronger laws on the books, residents like this Wayne Hills mother say they’re not seeing results on the ground.
❗ A Mother’s Question
With photos of her child’s injuries and the aftermath of the attacks, the message she’s sending is clear:
How many more incidents have to happen before something changes?