Should I have animal control pay my brother a visit?

[Anonymous]

a few nights ago, I went to my dads for dinner. My sister, and brother were there. My sister brought a girl who she takes care of when her mother is gone. My brother brought his pomeranian shih tzu, So the dog was probably on edge. My sister walked by the dog, and it jumped up and bit her on the leg. I walked in the other room, and I heard the dog yelp, and then heard a slap sound. I didn't know exactly what happned. Well, I called the humane society in my town. This was befrore I knew exactly what happened. They said the couldn't do anything, but I live on the oregon and California border, so they said I could call the humane society in California and see what they could do. I called them and they said that they could pay my brother a visit or just send him a warning in the mail. I decided to talk to my brother first. He said that he grabbed his dog by the scruff, and that he yelped because he was being dramatic. Then he said he slapped him on the but. When I was talking to my brother, he got kind of mad, and said that he really doesn't care about my opinion, and that my opinion is half ass backwards. He also soad that his dog has biten two other people in the past that he didn't know. So should I have the humane society get involved?

[Anonymous]

Based on the information you provided, it sounds like there may be cause for concern regarding your brother's dog and his ability to control the animal. If the dog has bitten multiple people in the past and your brother is using physical force to discipline the dog, it may be worth considering having animal control pay him a visit to ensure that the dog is safe and properly trained.

It's important to prioritize the safety of both humans and animals in situations like this. While it's understandable that you may want to talk to your brother first and try to resolve the issue without involving authorities, it's important to take action if you believe that there is a risk to the safety of others or the animal.

If you do decide to involve animal control, make sure to provide them with as much information as possible about the situation, including any past incidents involving the dog. They will be able to assess the situation and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of everyone involved.