NYC Reported Dog Bites.

Section 11.03 of NYC Health Code requires all animals bites to be reported within 24 hours of the event.

Information reported assists the Health Department to determine if the biting dog is healthy ten days after the person was bitten in order to avoid having the person bitten receive unnecessary rabies shots. Data is collected from reports received online, mail, fax or by phone to 311 or NYC DOHMH Animal Bite Unit. Each record represents a single dog bite incident. Information on breed, age, gender and Spayed or Neutered status have not been verified by DOHMH and is listed only as reported to DOHMH. A blank space in the dataset means no data was available.

Animal Services Provides for the care and control of animals in the Louisville Metro area, including pet licensing and pet adoption.Data Dictionary:animal id - Unique identifying number assigned to each specific animaltag number - Unique identifying number assigned to each individual tagtag type- The type of tag or permit purchasedLIC 3Y 3yr spayed/neutered licenseLIC 3YSR 3yr senior spayed/neutered licenseLIC ALTERED 1 year spayed/neutered licenseLIC ASST 1 year assistance animal licenseLIC DD1 year dangerous dog licenseLIC MULTIPLE 1 year discounted license when they license more than 3 animalsLIC PDD 1 year potentially dangerous dog licenseLIC SR 1 year senior altered licenseLIC UNALTERED 1 year non spayed or neutered licensePER ADV Animal Drawn Vehicle permitPER BOARDING Boarding permitPER CIRCUS Circus permitPER CIRCUS EL Elephant Ride permitPER CLASS A Class A kennel licensePER HS Animal Welfare Group permitPER PS NOSELL Pet Shop not selling dogs, cats or ferrets permitPER PS SELL Pet shop selling dogs, cats or ferrets permitPER STABLE Stable permitPER SWINE Swine permitRAB VAC CERT. Rabies vaccination tagRABIES CERT Rabies vaccination tagtag date - The date the tag was issued to the ownertag expire - The date that the tag expirestag status - The status of the tag or permitCURRENT Tag is currentDEAD Pet is deceasedDUPLICATE Owner lost the tag and it is replacedEXPIRED Tag is expiredGAVE AWAY Owner gave pet away to new owner and did not transfer tagLOST Owner no longer has the petMOVED Owner no longer lives in Jefferson CountyMOVED JEFF Owner no longer lives in Jefferson CountyNO REASON Did not give a reasonNOT MY PET Owner no longer has the petNOT OWNER Owner no longer has the petRENEWED New license has been issuedREPLACED Owner lost the tag and it is replacedRETUR MAIL Owners moved and the tag is undeliverableREVOKED Tag or permit taken away due to violationsTEMPORARY Issued to a person until requirements are metTURN IN Owner no longer has the petUNKNOWN Did not give a reasonvax date- The date the animal was given a rabies vaccinationvax expire- The date the rabies vaccination expirescity, state, zip code - The city, state and zip code associated with the owner of the animals addressanimal type- Type of animal associated with the tagsex- The sex of the animalM maleF femaleN neuteredS spayedU unknownpet dob- The date of birth of the animalbites- Does the animal have a bite reported to MASY yesN nocolor - The color of the animalbreed - The breed of animalvet name - The name of the vet or agency that administered the rabies vaccination.Contact:Adam HamiltonAdam.Hamilton@louisvilleky.gov

Understanding the role of different species in the transmission of multi-host pathogens, such as rabies virus, is vital for effective control strategies. Across most of sub-Saharan Africa domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) are considered the reservoir for rabies, but the role of wildlife has been long debated. Here we explore the multi-host transmission dynamics of rabies across southeast Tanzania.

Between January 2011 and July 2019 data on probable rabies cases were collected in the regions of Lindi and Mtwara. Hospital records of animal-bite patients presenting to healthcare facilities were used as sentinels for animal contact tracing. The timing, location and species of probable rabid animals was used to reconstruct transmission trees to infer who infected whom and the relative frequencies of within- and between-species transmission.

During the study, 688 probable human rabies exposures were identified, resulting in 47 deaths. Of these exposures, 389 were from domestic dogs (56.5%) and 262 from jackals (38.1%). Over the same period 549 probable animal rabies cases were traced: 303 in domestic dogs (55.2%) and 221 in jackals (40.3%).

Although dog-to-dog transmission was most commonly inferred (40.5% of transmission events), a third of inferred events involved wildlife-to-wildlife transmission (32.6%) and evidence suggested some sustained transmission chains within jackal populations.

A steady decline in probable rabies cases in both humans and animals coincided with the implementation of widespread domestic dog vaccination during the first six years of the study. Following the lapse of this programme dog rabies cases began to increase in one of the northernmost districts.

Synthesis and applications: In southeast Tanzania, despite a relatively high incidence of rabies in wildlife and evidence of wildlife-to-wildlife transmission, domestic dogs remain essential to the reservoir of infection. Continued dog vaccination alongside improved surveillance would allow a fuller understanding of the role of wildlife in maintaining transmission in this area. Nonetheless, dog vaccination clearly suppressed rabies in both domestic dog and wildlife populations, reducing both public health and conservation risks and, if sustained, has potential to eliminate rabies from this region.

This publication was produced by ABARES for 'Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Ltd'

This study examined the features of Australian wild dog management groups, particularly in terms of landholder participation and collaboration, to identify what helps or hinders the groups in achieving coordinated and effective wild dog management. The study was based on interviews with representatives from 30 groups across Australia.

This work was undertaken as part of a broader ABARES research package commissioned by Australian Wool Innovation Ltd. (AWI) that explores collaborative action in wild dog management activities. The research aims to assist AWI and other stakeholders design and plan future investment in wild dog management programmes to support industry viability.

The study found that as well as reduced losses from wild dog attacks, the operations of many groups have resulted in more strategic and targeted control actions and better communication between neighbours. Wild dog management groups function as important social networks that help farming communities cope with the detrimental effects of wild dogs. The report makes suggestions about the support that groups may need in future to achieve wild dog management.

The study findings have been used in the design of a national landholder survey on wild dog management, which ABARES conducted in late 2014.

Animal Services Provides for the care and control of animals in the Louisville Metro area, including pet licensing and pet adoption. Data Dictionary: violation number - Number automatically generated when a citation, civil penalty or violation is stored in Chameleon violation type CIT CRUEL Uniform Citation where 525.130 has been charged CIT DD/PDD Uniform Citation where 91.150 or 91.152 has been charged CITATION Uniform Citation CITE71 Uniform Citation issued in the field for someone contesting the requirements of 91.071 CIVIL PEN Civil Penalty CRIM COMP Criminal Complaint V71/CITE When a offender does not comply with a VIOL 71 and a CITATION is issued in its place for noncompliance. V71/CP When a offender does not comply with a VIOL 71 and a CIVIL PEN is issued in its place for noncompliance. V71/CRIM When a offender does not comply with a VIOL 71 and a CRIM COMP is issued in its place for noncompliance. VET Violation Notice issued for vet care or grooming needs VET/CRIM When a offender does not comply with a VET and a CRIM COMP is issued in its place for noncompliance. VIOL 71 Violation Notice issued when an animal has been impounded in the field and returned to it's owner. Charges can include 91.002, 91.020, 91.071. VIOL CTER Violation Notice issued when a pet that was impounded at the shelter is redeemed by its owner. Charges can include 91.002, 91.020, 91.071. VIOL NOTIC Violation Notice VIOL RED Violation Notice issued when a pet that was impounded at the shelter is redeemed by its owner but a vet is not present to complete the requirements of 91.071. Owner is given time to complete the requirements. Charges can include 91.002, 91.020, 91.071. VIOL/CP When a offender does not comply with a VIOL NOTIC and a CIVIL PEN is issued in its place for noncompliance. VIOL/CRIM When a offender does not comply with a VIOL NOTIC, or WARNING and a CRIM COMP is issued in its place for noncompliance. VN/CITE When a offender does not comply with a VIOL NOTIC and a CITATION is issued in its place for noncompliance. VOTC/CITE When an offender is issued a VIOL CTER but contest the requirements of 91.071 so a CITATION is issued. VOTC/CP When a offender does not comply with a VIOL CTER and a CIVIL PEN is issued in its place for noncompliance. VOTC/CRIM When a offender does not comply with a VIOL CTER and a CRIM COMP is issued in its place for noncompliance. VRED/CITE When a offender does not comply with a VIOL RED and a CITATION is issued in its place for noncompliance. VRED/CP When a offender does not comply with a VIOL RED and a CIVIL PEN is issued in its place for noncompliance. VRED/CRIM When a offender does not comply with a VIOL RED and a CRIM COMP is issued in its place for noncompliance. WARN/CITE When a offender does not comply with a WARNING or VET and a CITATION is issued in its place for noncompliance. WARN/CP When a offender does not comply with a WARNING and a CIVIL PEN is issued in its place for noncompliance. WARNING Violation Notice where no fee is charged or owner is required to comply with a particular requirement such as fixing a fence, getting a dog house, etc. form - Unique number on each citation, civil penalty or violation used to identify the particular form violation date - Date the citation, civil penalty or violation was issued case number - Activity number associated with the citation and the sequence number associated with the run. This number shows how many times an officer has worked that particular run case type ALLEY CAT TRAP A call where an animal control officer and a member of Alley Cat Advocates works together to trap cats for TNR. ASSIST Any call where assistance is needed from an animal control officer. ASSIST ACO Any call where an animal control officer requires assistance from another animal control officer. ASSIST FIRE Any call where Fire requires assistance from the animal control officer. ASSIST OTHER Any call where another emergency responder or government employee requires assistance from the animal control officer. ASSIST POLICE Any call where Police requires assistance from the animal control officer. ASSIST SHERIFF Any call where an sheriff requires assistance from the animal control officer. CONVERT A call created when a officer is converting a violation notice to a citation or a civil penalty for noncompliance. CONVERT CITATION A call created when a officer is converting a violation notice to a citation or a civil penalty for noncompliance. INVESTIGAT Any complaint where an investigation is needed that does not fit into a category already in use. INVESTIGAT # POULTRY Any complaint where the caller states the owner has more poultry than allowed by the ordinance. INVESTIGAT ABAN Any call for an owner leaving an animal for a period in excess of 24 hours, without the animal's owner or the owners’ designated caretaker providing all provisions of necessities. INVESTIGAT ABUSE A cruelty/abuse/neglect situation where the health and safety of an animal is in jeopardy because of exposure to extreme weather, or other neglect/abuse factors. Examples include reports of beating, hitting, kicking, burning an animal, dog currently suffering from injury or illness and could die if treatment not provided INVESTIGAT ANI ATACK Any call for an attack on an animal by another animal. INVESTIGAT BARKLETTER Any barking complaint where the caller wishes to remain anonymous. INVESTIGAT BITE Any call for a bite from an animal to a person INVESTIGAT BITEF This is used when an animal control officer is following up on a bite investigation. INVESTIGAT CHAINING Any complaint of a dog tethered illegally. The dispatcher must verify with the caller that the dog is not in distress and has necessities such as water, shelter etc. INVESTIGAT CROWLET Any crowing complaint where the caller wishes to remain anonymous. INVESTIGAT DOGFIGHT Any call where a person or persons in engaged in fighting dogs or have fought dogs in the past. INVESTIGAT ENCLOSURE Any complaint made due to an animal not being confined securely in an enclosure. Examples being holes in fences, jumping a fence. INVESTIGAT FECES LET Any complaint concerning a citizen not picking up after their animal where the caller wishes to remain anonymous. INVESTIGAT FOLLOW UP This call is used when an animal control officer is following up on an investigation. INVESTIGAT LIC LETTER Any complaint to check license not reported by the Health Dept. or supervisor. INVESTIGAT NEGLI A cruelty/abuse/neglect situation where the health and safety of an animal is in jeopardy because of exposure to extreme weather, or other neglect/abuse factors. Examples include reports of failure to provide vet care, thin animal, no shelter , no water/food. INVESTIGAT OTHER Any complaint where an investigation is needed that does not fit into a category already in use. INVESTIGAT PET IN CAR Any complaint of an animal left in a car INVESTIGAT TNR Any complaint of stray unowned cats MAS A run made to meet a caller at Metro Animal Services MAS TRAP Calls made by animal control officers when they are trapping cats for TNR. NUISANCE BARK Any complaint on a barking dog where the complainant wants to be contacted and give a statement NUISANCE CROWING Any crowing complaint where the complainant wants to be contacted and give a statement. NUISANCE OTHER Any complaint other than barking, crowing, and restraint issues where the complainant wants to be contacted and give a statement. NUISANCE RESTRAINT Any restraint complaint where the complainant wants to be contacted and give a statement. OTHER This category is used for a variety of calls including picking up tags, speaking at events, calls that do not have a category already OWNED Any call for an owned animal that does not fit in one of the other categories. OWNED AGGRESSIVE Any aggressive loose animal that is owned. Aggressive behavior includes growling, showing teeth, lunging forward or charging at the person or other animal. PERMIT INS A call for an animal control officer to conduct a permit inspection at a particular location. RESCUE DOMESTIC A call for an domestic animal in distress, typically dogs and cats. These calls include dogs in lakes, animals in sewers or drains, cats in car engines, etc. RESCUE LIVESTOCK A call for livestock in distress. This includes cattle stuck in ponds, cattle near a busy roadway, etc. RESCUE OTHER A call for an domestic animal in distress, typically any other domestic animal or any call that does not fit in the other categories. RESCUE WILDLIFE This call is typically used for a bat in someone's home or business. STRAY Any call for an animal that is stray that does not fit a specific category STRAY AGGRS Any aggressive loose animal that is stray. Aggressive behavior includes growling, showing teeth, lunging forward or charging at the person or other animal. STRAY CONF Any call for an unowned, non-aggressive animal, excluding a bat, confined by a citizen that is not in a trap. STRAY INJURED Any call for a sick/injured animal that is life threatening i.e. – vomiting or defecating blood, trouble breathing, unable to move, hit by a car, visible wounds, bleeding profusely, unable to stand. This includes sick or injured community cats. STRAY POSS OWNED Any animal running loose that has an owner or possible owner. This is used when the caller does not want to give a statement or be contacted. STRAY ROAM Any animal running loose that has no known owner, excluding cats. Will be closed out after 72 hours if no further calls and no call back number. STRAY SICK Any call for a sick/injured animal that is life threatening i.e. – vomiting or defecating blood, trouble breathing, unable to move, hit by a car, visible wounds, bleeding profusely, unable to stand. This includes sick or injured community cats. STRAY TRAP Any call for a dog or cat, excluding a bat, confined in a trap. This includes checking a trap set by LMAS daily. SURRENDER A call to pick up an owned animal that the owner wants to surrender. SURRENDER

Animal Services Provides for the care and control of animals in the Louisville Metro area, including pet licensing and pet adoption.Data Dictionary:animal id - Unique identifying number assigned to each specific animaltag number - Unique identifying number assigned to each individual tagtag type- The type of tag or permit purchasedLIC 3Y 3yr spayed/neutered licenseLIC 3YSR 3yr senior spayed/neutered licenseLIC ALTERED 1 year spayed/neutered licenseLIC ASST 1 year assistance animal licenseLIC DD1 year dangerous dog licenseLIC MULTIPLE 1 year discounted license when they license more than 3 animalsLIC PDD 1 year potentially dangerous dog licenseLIC SR 1 year senior altered licenseLIC UNALTERED 1 year non spayed or neutered licensePER ADV Animal Drawn Vehicle permitPER BOARDING Boarding permitPER CIRCUS Circus permitPER CIRCUS EL Elephant Ride permitPER CLASS A Class A kennel licensePER HS Animal Welfare Group permitPER PS NOSELL Pet Shop not selling dogs, cats or ferrets permitPER PS SELL Pet shop selling dogs, cats or ferrets permitPER STABLE Stable permitPER SWINE Swine permitRAB VAC CERT. Rabies vaccination tagRABIES CERT Rabies vaccination tagtag date - The date the tag was issued to the ownertag expire - The date that the tag expirestag status - The status of the tag or permitCURRENT Tag is currentDEAD Pet is deceasedDUPLICATE Owner lost the tag and it is replacedEXPIRED Tag is expiredGAVE AWAY Owner gave pet away to new owner and did not transfer tagLOST Owner no longer has the petMOVED Owner no longer lives in Jefferson CountyMOVED JEFF Owner no longer lives in Jefferson CountyNO REASON Did not give a reasonNOT MY PET Owner no longer has the petNOT OWNER Owner no longer has the petRENEWED New license has been issuedREPLACED Owner lost the tag and it is replacedRETUR MAIL Owners moved and the tag is undeliverableREVOKED Tag or permit taken away due to violationsTEMPORARY Issued to a person until requirements are metTURN IN Owner no longer has the petUNKNOWN Did not give a reasonvax date- The date the animal was given a rabies vaccinationvax expire- The date the rabies vaccination expirescity, state, zip code - The city, state and zip code associated with the owner of the animals addressanimal type- Type of animal associated with the tagsex- The sex of the animalM maleF femaleN neuteredS spayedU unknownpet dob- The date of birth of the animalbites- Does the animal have a bite reported to MASY yesN nocolor - The color of the animalbreed - The breed of animalvet name - The name of the vet or agency that administered the rabies vaccination.Contact:Adam HamiltonAdam.Hamilton@louisvilleky.gov