ST. LANDRY PARISH — Prairie Ronde La. — A years long loose dog problem in a Prairie Ronde neighborhood is raising questions about which agency is responsible for enforcing animal control laws in St. Landry Parish.

Vinnie Savoy, a homeowner said his family dog, Bam, was killed by a pack of dogs years ago. He says the issue has grown worse in recent months, with loose dogs tearing through yards and knocking over trash cans.

“That was our family dog,” he said in a phone interview.

“He was trying to protect my wife, and the other dogs broke his back.”

Parish government’s position

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said Chapter 8 of the parish ordinance outlines animal control enforcement. The ordinance states that POST-certified law enforcement officers must investigate crimes or

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