Animal Control & Neglected Pets
1104-1198 South Covenanter Drive
- Case Date:
- 5/20/2018
Hi Mayor Hamilton and the city of Bloomington,
I am contacting you and your office regarding the problem with the deer in our neighborhood. Once again, the deer are a problem for us and they are outright dangerous. I am not sure what the city is planning on doing with the problem, but I almost feel like I want to hire a sniper (and I am an animal lover) to get them off of our property or now purchase a BB gun. I am not a violent person, but I am at my wits end regarding this issue. Will the city only do something once a deer kills a child? I have heard of stories of dogs being killed by deer as well as homes being trashed by deer who have somehow gotten into somebody's home. The latest is that my wife got a broken ankle because of a deer and it required a trip to the ER at Bloomington hospital along with missed work for both of us. Luckily we have health insurance, but for those who don't...it is a very expensive endeavor that could have been avoided if the city would do something to cull these animals. Lately we have seen a herd of 8 deer roaming around Somax. I would like your opinion on how you plan to fix this problem because I do see this as a problem in our city and especially our neighborhood.
Also, I heard that the city has a 2 million dollar surplus this year and wondered if that meant we would finally get the sidewalk and repair of the dangerous culvert that has been promised to the former owners of our house as well as to us. Our taxes go up every year (Judy Sharp just assessed another increas of $50,000 to our home value which raised our taxes again quite drastically). We can't seem to ever get a break from her with her assessments every year and it is quite frustrating. Every year we pay more and more taxes and get absolutely nothing for it.
Again, I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter. Thanks.
Best,
Ingrid Faber
1104 S. Covenanter Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
- Case Date:
- 3/30/2018
A neighborhood deer died of natural causes (disease?) this past Monday March 26th on the sidewalk on the side of my house at 425 E Dodds St. We immediately called the city to report it and were told someone could come remove it on Tuesday or Wednesday. We called again Wednesday late afternoon and were told someone would probably come Thursday to remove it.
It is now Friday evening, March 30th, and no one has come or contacted me. The deer is now decaying and something is starting to eat it at night. As the Bryan Park neighborhood have homes quite close together, I'm afraid the smell will start to bother the neighbor, and I'm afraid that the dead animal is becoming a health hazard and will spread disease.
I was told when I called on Wednesday no one had come to remove it yet because the vehicle that is typically used was out of service, but that it would probably be back in service on Thursday. If the vehicle is not yet back in service, the city should hire a contractor to come remove the deer - I would have done so myself at the beginning of the week if I had known it was going to be left rotting all week.
Thanks for your assistance, and for everyone's peace of mind I have not attached a picture.
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
411 S Lincoln ST
- Case Date:
- 1/20/2017
Unfortunately a muskrat carcass is on the east side of Lincoln Street between second and smith. It is in the sidewalk on the east side of Lincoln
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
Indiana University Bloomington
- Case Date:
- 1/11/2017
Dead deer on south sidewalk, west of stoplight. Between Fess and Woodlawn.
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
539 E Hickory Stick DR
- Case Date:
- 10/5/2016
Dead duck near sidewalk.
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
1100–1218 W Tapp Rd
- Case Date:
- 3/27/2016
Dead and decomposing deer across sidewalk on north side of road where sidewalk hidden from road by brush.
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
900 E Hillside DR
- Case Date:
- 6/1/2015
Deer carcass on sidewalk, SW corner of Hillside and Woodlawn.
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
- Case Date:
- 2/25/2014
There is a dead raccoon on the sidewalk in front of my house. The address is 509 W. Howe St.
Thank you!
Animal Control & Neglected Pets
3520 W Tilson PL
- Case Date:
- 7/11/2013
For the past several weeks I have had someone leaving dog droppings on my property, mainly on my driveway by the sidewalk. This is happening about once a week. I am not sure if it is an irresponsible dog owner, a stray dog, or someone deliberately placing the waste on my property. I do not have any idea who is responsible. Who can I contact if I find the responsible party? What actions can I take to stop further incidents?