Two dogs were seized in Stone Mountain after police said they “brutally attacked” a man on Thursday afternoon, prompting an animal control response and a formal investigation.
Officers responded to the reported attack, removed the two animals from the scene and took them into custody. The initial local report did not identify the victim, the dogs’ owner or the breeds involved. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, the seizure took place Thursday afternoon.
DeKalb County animal control response
DeKalb County Animal Services is the agency that handles reports of aggressive, injured or stray animals in the area and enforces county rules on leashes, tethering and bite procedures. The department publishes a standard operating procedures manual that covers how animals are seized, quarantined and investigated after a reported bite or attack.
According to DeKalb County Animal Services, officers are on call around the clock to respond to animal emergencies.
What Georgia law allows
Under Georgia law, a dog can be labeled “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous” after certain documented incidents, and owners who carelessly manage animals that injure someone can face civil liability or other penalties. The state’s Responsible Dog Ownership rules and bite liability provisions set the standards for how dogs are classified and what is required of owners.
For those who want to dig into the legal fine print, state law such as O.C.G.A. § 4-8-21, available on Justia, lays out much of the statutory framework.
What happens next
When animals are seized after an incident like this, they are typically quarantined and evaluated while authorities determine whether they pose an ongoing threat and whether the owner violated any rules. DeKalb County guidance explains that officers can hold animals while evidence is gathered, veterinary findings are reviewed and local bite and containment regulations are enforced.
The initial local report did not provide information about the victim’s condition or say whether any charges are expected, and officials have not yet issued a more detailed public statement. This story will be updated if county or police authorities release additional information.
