Dallas Animal Services reported Monday on the dangerous stray dog problem. Lone dogs have been roaming the streets causing problems for neighborhoods. Animal control officers are well aware of the situation and have even upped their patrol.

“They’re hanging out in our community like they’re on vacation in South Beach. It tears at my heart to see kids scared to walk to school and hiding out, late for school because they have so many stray dogs in their neighborhood,” Councilwoman Tiffinni Young said.

Animal control has put forth an effort and tried to help prevent these strays from entering neighborhoods.

“We need the public to call us. You’ve got animal issues, please call 3-1-1, because we’re going to be deploying our resources based on those calls for service,” Dallas Animal Services Director Jody Jones said.

Animal service officers have even taken the time to further educate owners about responsible pet care.

“There may be some baseline level of animal service enforcement and education that we will always need to have, but I would like it to be lower. Show me a path to lower. Then that’s going to make a big difference,” Councilman Philip Kingston said.

People hope that stray dogs won’t always be an issue for their community. They want safety to be ensured and strays off the streets

“We don’t really need stray dogs in this neighborhood or around period,” Resident Eldon Lockhart said.