Inland Valley Humane Society v. Calixto

PETITION TO DETERMINE IF DOG IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS

(Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 316200, et seq. )

TENTATIVE RULING:

The Petition for Determination of Potentially Dangerous Dog and Imposition of Fines is CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least five days before the next scheduled hearing, Petitioner must file a proof of service demonstrating Respondent was properly served with the Petition. Failure to do so may result in the Petition being placed off calendar or denied.

ANALYSIS:

Background & Discussion

On February 21, 2020, Petitioner Inland Valley Humane Society (“Petitioner”) filed the instant Petition for Determination of Potentially Dangerous Dog and Imposition of Fines against Respondent Julia Alicia Calixto (“Respondent”).

The Petition seeks a declaration that two German Shepherd male dogs are potentially dangerous as defined by Food & Agricultural Code section 31602, subdi