A dog walker near Peoria Street and Oswego Street left the scene without giving his name after his brown dog bit another dog that was passing by, and now investigators in Douglas County, Colorado, want the public's help tracking him down. The incident happened on September 23, and the man has not been identified.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Animal Law Enforcement team is asking anyone with information to come forward after the man was seen walking two dogs — a brown dog and a white poodle-type dog — near the Peoria and Oswego intersection when the brown dog attacked and bit a dog passing by. The sheriff's office says the man walked off before providing identification or contact information to the victim, leaving deputies with no way to follow up on the case. The sheriff's office has shared an appeal asking, “Can you help identify this pet owner?”
What Investigators Still Don't Know
The sheriff's office has not released the man's name, age, or any other identifying details, and the footage shared publicly does not establish an exact time for the encounter. Anyone who recognizes the man, the brown dog, or the white poodle-type dog is asked to email identification information to [email protected].
How Douglas County Handles Animal Complaints
Under the county's animal ordinances, pet owners are required to keep their animals under control both for the animal's own protection and to preserve public health and safety, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's animal laws page. The same page notes that any dog found off its owner's or keeper's property is classified as a stray under county rules.
For residents dealing with a dangerous or injured animal, the sheriff's office directs people to dial 911 for an emergency and not to use the online complaint form if the owner's address is unknown; in that situation, contact DCAS at 303-660-7529, per the office's animal complaint form guidance. It is not clear from the available information whether the dog that was bitten suffered any injuries or whether its owner has been identified.
For now, the case remains open, with investigators relying on the public to put a name to the face in the video. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to animal law enforcement directly rather than wait for the office to make further public appeals.
