"Dangerous" and "vicious" dog law impacts animals, owners, rescue groups, dog wardens and humane officers
A new Ohio law took effect in March, aiming to deal with "dangerous" and "vicious" dogs. It was inspired by a brutal attack on an 11-year-old girl named Avery Russell while she was on a playdate, and so the law is being called "Avery's Law."
Avery was so badly injured that she was put into an induced coma for one week and spent several more weeks in the hospital, coming out on the other side with disfigurement to her face.
The dog owner was convicted of failing to confine her dogs, sentenced to four days in jail, and required to pay a $450 fine.
On Thursday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll walk through the Ohio legislature's unanimous response to this result with the passing of "Avery's Law." The new law codifies requirements related to dogs that attack people and other animals, while also impacting the work of dog wardens, humane officers and animal rescue groups.
"Sound of Ideas" coordinating producer Drew Maziasz hosts this episode, filling in for Stephanie Haney.
Guests:
- Ken Clarke, Executive Director, Rescue Village Animal Shelter, and Geauga County Humane Officer
- Jen Book, President, Cause for Canines animal rescue group
- Larry Williams, Licking County Chief Dog Warden and Southwest Director, Ohio County Dog Wardens Association
"Shuffle" music podcast
One of Cleveland's most beloved landmarks is coming back to life through music.
On this week's "Shuffle," 精东影业's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with composer and pianist Chris Neiner about "Tales of Euclid Beach Park", a work capturing the spirit of the historic amusement park.
Guests:
- Chris Neiner, Composer and Pianist
- Amanda Rabinowitz, Host and Producer, "Shuffle" and "All Things Considered"
