The Kunze family says that having an animal that is designated as unsafe is more demanding than individuals typically recognize.
Kunze Briseño explains the requirements as “heavy-handed.” They consist of 6-foot fencing around their lawn, Bär can’t go to a boarding center and should be leashed at all times. They even need to inform animal control if they move. Any offenses might lead to criminal charges, brining fines and even prison time, according to the Kunzes.
“It’s a quasi-criminal designation masquerading as an administrative decision,” Kunze said.
In an interview, the family declares that the unsafe animal choice was based upon someone’s report which the San Mateo County Animal Control officer had actually presumably decided when she appeared at the Kunzes home. According to the petition, the animal control officer was welcomed by a docile Bär, who increased to the officer for petting. She said that Bär was adorable, however required to be leashed from now on, the petition states.
The Kunze family says that this event shows a bigger problem with animal control in San Mateo County.
“Its not just about our dog, there’s important community issues at play here,” Kunze said.
The owners of Bär likewise submitted 29 character affidavits from those who understand the dog, a lot of which discuss Bär’s performance history playing well with both kids and other animals.
“Bär has always been the kindest, non-aggressive dog I have ever met,” next-door neighbors Ryan and Leigh Anne Williams composed in their declaration. “Bär is one of the reasons we also wanted to get a dog.”
The Kunzes said they will continue to battle the unsafe animal classification, calling their animal a kind and caring animal.
“A dog can’t even be a dog these days, Bär’s behavior was normal dog behavior under ordinary circumstances,” Kelly said.