Dog bites on the increase in Kirksville, and the police chief wants to do something about it.
Chief Scott Williamson wants dogs that bite someone to be spayed or neutered — and to get a microchip — so police can keep track of them in case they are vicious. So far this year, 37 dog bites reported, compared to 24 in in 2019 and 13 last year.
Council would have to approve the chief’s plan…no action on it is scheduled at this point.