The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Humane Society Animal Control, and Tribal Police are attempting to secure three feral roaming dogs, according to a news release.
Residents are asked to call (775) 887-COPS (2677) to report immediate sightings.
The dogs are believed to be minimally socialized and not owned by any resident. The dogs are described as weighing between 60-80 pounds, one is brown, the other is tan with a black mask, and the third is black/brown with white on its face.
The three roaming dogs are believed to have formed under a new pack leader; sightings were first reported in May. The dogs are elusive and clever, making them difficult to tranquilize. The capture of the dogs is the coalition's top priority, the release said.
Citizens are urged to not approach or attempt to capture the dogs.
“These dogs present a significant public hazard,” Sheriff Ken Furlong said in the release. “While there are no reports of them attacking people, there is substantial concern that there is a risk to the public. Please do not attempt to engage or interact with these dogs.”
This is a different dog pack from the one reported last year but likely from similar origins. Last year, residents reported sightings of four roaming dogs. Following a capture operation conducted in the fall, the Nevada Humane Society successfully apprehended the pack leader, subsequently no further sightings were reported.
Based on the unique circumstances, the Nevada Humane Society will apply additional considerations because of the reported history of these dogs, however it is not the intent to harm or euthanize these dogs.
