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6 days ago
- Climate
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How to keep your pets safe during an Air Quality Alert
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With several counties throughout the Miami Valley under an Air Quality Alert through Wednesday morning, a local organization is offering tips for pet owners. The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center listed a few ways to keep your pets safe while the air quality remains polluted. Bring pets inside the house when possible. Use air conditioning unit to help filter out particles. Cut the walk short; don't spend too much time outside. Provide access to fresh water. Look out for excessive panting, blue gums, abnormal breathing rate, eye inflammation and coughing. These are signs of respiratory distress. Warmer today, with more hazy sunshine and an Air Quality Alert The resource center also says that dogs with asthma, bronchitis, or short snouts are at a higher risk for impacts resultant of the poor air quality. This also applies to puppies as well as older, senior, dogs. 'If your pet is struggling to breathe or experiencing signs of respiratory distress, contact your vet immediately,' the organization says. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-04-2025
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Police officer bitten by dog in Brookville
A Brookville Police Officer was bitten by a dog while responding to a call Monday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Around 4:48 p.m. Monday, a Brookville police officer responded to Walnut Street on reports of two dogs running loose, according to the department. TRENDING STORIES: Did you feel it? 3.1 magnitude earthquake detected in Ohio PHOTOS: Famous haunted mansion up for sale at $1.2M. Take a look inside City extends temporary ban on all marijuana sales The officer located the caller who had one of the dogs in her vehicle. When the officer attempted to put a leash on the dog, the dog bit the officer in the right forearm. The officer was taken to a local hospital with a minor injury and has since been released. According to Brookville police, the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center did not take custody of the dog. The owner of the dog was contacted and was cited with two 4th-degree Animal at Large misdemeanors. The owner had previously been convicted of the same offense, according to police. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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01-04-2025
- General
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‘Critically over capacity;' Animal shelter says they can't accept any dogs without a court order
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is 'critically over capacity' and is in urgent need of adopters, fosters and rescues to help place several dogs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins visited the animal resource center today and spoke with the center's director about the 'urgent' need. The director says they are only accepting dogs that come with a court order on News Center 7 at 6:00. TRENDING STORIES: Man charged with murder after strangulation death of his own niece Coroner IDs 29-year-old mother found dead in house Ohio teacher accused of following student's bus home facing criminal charge The shelter is designed to safely house 80 dogs. Currently, the shelter is holding 108. 'We are often over 80. At this point, we are critically over 80, which is why we sent out the urgent need. Unfortunately, we are very rarely under our capacity,' Amy Bohardt, director of the Montgomery County ARC told News Center 7's Amber Jenkins Tuesday. The shelter will still provide lost and found services, offer supplies to finders and owners, and scan pets for microchips, an ARC spokesperson said in a social media post this week. This story will be updated. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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04-03-2025
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Animal Resource Center provides update on dog attack that injured 60-year-old man
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) is asking for the public's help to ensure safety after a 60-year-old man was attacked by dogs in Dayton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, ARC leaders said they have impounded two of the six dogs involved in the attack. TRENDING STORIES: 'Early project hiccups' delay opening for Ohio's first Buc-ee's Baby born in aftermath of Clark County tornado celebrates first birthday Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student formally charged Animal Resource Center Director Amy Bohardt said they're investigating the dog attack along Kensington Avenue on Feb. 22. 'We're working hard to make sure there is appropriate accountability and enforcement, in addition to preserving safety in the neighborhood,' Bohardt said. News Center 7 obtained Ring doorbell camera footage that shows a pack of dogs going after the man. He was hospitalized with serious injuries but was later described to be in stable condition. Dayton police and ARC officers responded to the scene and were able to capture two of the six dogs believed to be involved. 'We have had some unsuccessful attempts, but we have had some other measures to make contact. So there has been a mixture, but we have made contact with the owner of the dogs,' Bohardt said. She said the two dogs taken from the scene have been designated as dangerous dogs, but could not specify if they are still working to get control of the remaining four dogs. 'At this time those dogs are deemed dangerous,' Bohardt said. Bohardt said concerns about loose dogs seem to rise when the weather warms up. She specified that it's not just county regulations, but state law, that insists owners keep dogs controlled and confined. 'So you could be charged and face financial and other penalties,' Bohardt said. ARC leaders ask anyone who may see the four dogs involved in the Kensington Avenue attack on the loose, to call them. They also ask for all community members to report any loose pets. If no bites or attacks occurred, ARC strives to reunite any loose pets with owners. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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02-03-2025
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Animal Resource Center asking for public's help finding dogs involved in attack
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) is asking the public to keep an eye out for dogs that were involved in an attack last weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Six dogs attacked a 60-year-old man in the 1900 block of Kensington Avenue around 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 22. TRENDING STORIES: Police officer killed while responding to shooting at Pennsylvania hospital WATCH: Driver crashes into Ohio police department then leaves Fire Chief placed on leave after 'internal complaint' Doorbell security footage obtained by News Center 7 shows several dogs attacking the man and neighbors trying to help him. A Dayton Police Department spokesperson said the man was taken to a local hospital. Officers initially thought the man had life-threatening injuries, but hospital staff changed his status to stable with non-life-threatening injuries. A spokesperson with Montgomery County said ARC was called to the area and impounded two of the six dogs involved. The other dogs ran back into their home on Kensington Avenue. 'Repeated attempts to get someone to answer the door, phone calls and text messages were not successful,' the county spokesperson said. Dayton police said a 45-year-old man is a suspect in this incident. Anyone who sees these dogs running loose is asked to call the Animal Resource Center immediately at 937-898-4457, opt: 1. ARC said this is an ongoing investigation and charges are pending. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
