City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2025-00004192

Date Issued:
Mon, Apr 14, 2025 9:26 AM

Status:
Pending

Total Citation Amount:
$0.00

Name of Person Cited:
TRAN NGOC DUNG THI

Property in Violation:
481 GLEN LILY RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B16 001A

Property Owner:
TRAN NGOC DUNG THI
813 BISCAYNNE CT
BOWLING GREEN KY 421012651

Code Compliance Officer:
Katherine Collier

Inspection Date:
Mon, Apr 14, 2025 7:30 AM

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.02 License Required Animals/Animal Protection

Code Description:
It is a violation of this Subchapter for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat within the corporate limits of the City without first having paid a license fee thereon as provided for in this Chapter. The owner of the dogs was not able to provide proof of a dog license at the time of the incident.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.b Trespassing

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “animal nuisances” shall include, but is not limited to: Any animal that goes upon any property or premises not owned or occupied by the person who keeps, harbors or owns the animal without permission. Multiple dogs living at this property have been trespassing on public roadways and properties not belonging to the owner. This is an on going issue and needs to be rectified immediately to avoid further action and/or fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.d Frightening or Molesting People

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “animal nuisances” shall include, but is not limited to: Any animal that runs at, jumps upon, chases, barks at, bites at or in any other way frightens, molests or scares any person other than the one who owns, keeps or harbors the animal and the members of his/her immediate family. We have received multiple complaints about the dogs at this property frightening people in the neighborhood. This includes chasing kids to and from the bus stop, as well as people walking, running or riding bikes past the property. It has resulted in at least 1 confirmed and reported dog bite incident and is becoming a significant safety risk to the community.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.11.a Biting Prohibited

Code Description:
No person shall allow any animal they own, harbor or keep to bite any person on any premises owned or occupied by another person. If any animal should bite any other person besides the person who keeps, harbors or owns the animal, the owner, keeper or harborer shall be deemed to have violated this Section and the animal may be immediately subject to impoundment and/or quarantine. A bite incident occurred and was reported on 4/9/25. This involved one of the dogs living at this property and occurred on the public right of way in front of the neighbors house.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.a Vicious or Dangerous Animals

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined. “Vicious or dangerous animal” shall mean any animal that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation. Any animal that without provocation has attacked a human being or other animal shall be presumed vicious or dangerous for purposes of this Chapter. The bite incident that occurred was unprovoked and there for meets the definition of harboring a vicious or dangerous animal. This dog should be handled and treated accordingly.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.g Running At Large

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “animal nuisances” shall include, but is not limited to: When off private property, any animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, with the exception of the enclosed area at the H.P. Thomas Bark Park Multiple dogs living at this property have been found running at large and not under the control of an owner. This is an on going issue and needs to be rectified immediately to avoid further action and/or fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.b Vicious or Dangerous Animals Enclosures

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined hereinabove, except as follows: Such person shall keep such animal securely confined indoors or in an enclosure securely fenced so that the animal cannot escape therefrom, and is secured from entry by children or unintended persons. Any outdoor pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of five (5’) feet by ten (10’) feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no concrete, cement or asphalt bottom, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two (2’) feet. The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the animal. A vicious or dangerous animal shall be transported to or from the indoors or to a securely enclosed outdoor pen or shelter only if such animal is muzzled and restrained by a suitable chain, leash or other means of appropriate restraint, which chain or leash is not more than six (6’) feet in length and a responsible adult capable of controlling the animal is in physical control of the chain or leash. The bite incident that occurred was unprovoked and there for meets the definition of harboring a vicious or dangerous animal. This dog should be handled and treated accordingly.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09.a Confinement (puppies and dogs)

Code Description:
Any owner, keeper or harborer of any animal shall confine such animal as defined. Puppies and dogs: confinement shall mean on the premises of the owner and confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner on the owner's property and under his/her direct control. If off the premises of the owner, the animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, or accompanied by a responsible person into an approved off-leash area, and in conformance with all regulations and/or requirements imposed as a condition of utilizing such off-leash area. Dogs must be confined to this property at all times by a proper enclosure and/or tethered when unaccompanied by and owner. If the owner is present with the dogs, they must be on a leash and under control.