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Page 11 of 35 Hammerheart is Not Dangerous in Light of Overall Temperament, Handling Precautions and Ongoing Training As discussed in detail above, we consider ourselves to be responsible dog owners that take precautions to securely confine Hammerheart to our property and to avoid reactive incidents on walks, which is the only time Hammerheart has shown any behaviors of concern. We will continue to take increased precautions as discussed above. In light of Hammerheart’s overall friendly (not aggressive) temperament, the handling precautions we take in light of his reactivity, our commitment to intensify his training, and the nature of the two incidents which demonstrate he was not aggressive or intending harm, he is not dangerous. Summary & Conclusion As responsible dog owners, we would voluntarily have him humanely euthanized if we believed he did pose a danger. This is not just an abstract assertion or rhetoric, but demonstrated based on our past history with dogs. Prior to adopting Hammerheart, we fostered seven dogs through a local rescue, Secondhand Hounds. One of the dogs we fostered was a pit bull named Tobias whom had been through approximately five adoption returns and different fosters, due primarily to severe separation anxiety. Since Meridith works from home, Tobias did really well with our family and was not having the signs of separation anxiety. We made the decision to adopt Tobias. Shortly after the adoption, Tobias started to act territorial of our property in an aggressive manner. There were signs his behavior was aggressive, including flat ears, raised scruff on his back, growling, and snarling at people walking by the home and coming into the home. There was a single incident in which Tobias bite an extended family member’s hand; it was a relatively minor bite. We made the decision that day to have Tobias euthanized given his aggressive behavior and the danger it posed. We are confident that Hammerheart does not pose a similar danger. In conclusion, we are taking the two incidents, especially the one on May 28, 2020, seriously. The fact that Hammerheart bite Mr. Hayden, even under the circumstances and even though a relatively minor bite, is shocking and horrifying to us. That said, given the non-aggressive manner in which the bite occured, it does not meet the definition of a dangerous dog and the designation of Hammerheart as a dangerous dog should be revoked. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, June 25, 2020 David Socha /s/ ________________ ___________________________________ Dated David Socha June 25, 2020 _________________ ___________________________________ Dated Meridith Socha 27