Case Date:

7/23/2025

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report an ongoing issue with a neighboring property located at 111 W Southern Dr. The resident, Ashley, owns three dogs. One of them, a dog named Ruby, consistently exhibits aggressive and disruptive behavior that has significantly impacted our quality of life. Ruby barks incessantly, often for prolonged periods, particularly when we are outside on our front porch or tending to our garden. Despite multiple opportunities to address the situation, Ashley has made it clear that she does not consider the barking a problem, stating that because it does not bother her, it should not bother anyone else. This dismissive attitude has left us with no reasonable resolution and has effectively driven me away from gardening—a once peaceful and restorative activity for me. In addition to the constant barking, Ruby regularly escapes into our yard, approaching us with hackles raised, barking and snarling aggressively. This behavior is alarming and feels threatening, especially when we are simply trying to enjoy our own property. When anyone walks by the house, even with Ashley present, Ruby behaves similarly, charging at pedestrians and displaying aggressive posturing. I am aware of at least one incident in which Ruby’s behavior caused such fear that she was sprayed with mace. Despite repeated concerns from neighbors, Ashley continues to disregard the issue. She claims the dogs are "working dogs" and that their behavior is normal for the breed. However, they are not being worked, socialized, or exercised in any meaningful way. They are rarely seen off the porch or in environments like dog parks where they might interact with other dogs or people. Given that Switchyard Park is essentially our front yard and a public, family-friendly space, this level of negligence is particularly troubling. I regret not filing this report sooner. I have been patient for years in hopes that the situation would improve, but the lack of responsibility and disregard for the safety and comfort of others has reached a point where formal action is necessary. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Pauline Ortiz y Pino 1605 S College Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 949-439-8203 ortizypino@alconsaudio.us

Case Date:

7/22/2025

Building a deck. No building permit. Have 6 chickens and a chicken coop. Do they have a permit? Built a large shed close to the property line. No building permit.

Case Date:

5/24/2025

404, not 405 has dog that has been barking since 8am

Case Date:

1/6/2025

There's a dead deer on the street in front of 2543 Spicewood Ln. It's on the south side of the driveway in the street. Currently, it's mostly covered with snow from the snowplow.

Case Date:

10/30/2024

The carcass, more dehydrated, still stinking, and spreading germs is still there. Kindly see below ... basu [You don't often get email from no-reply@bloomington.in.gov. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] This message was sent from a non-IU address. Please exercise caution when clicking links or opening attachments from external sources. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbloomington.in.gov%2Fcrm%2Ftickets%2Fview%3Fticket_id%3D199066&data=05%7C02%7Cbasu%40iu.edu%7C841bb11a533d4b2542a408dcf814e4a9%7C1113be34aed14d00ab4bcdd02510be91%7C0%7C0%7C638658015826167827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gY8AEvn0jL7%2Bd4tSfiUTp2IjTbuPCMlWEDXsS1LMVRE%3D&reserved=0 Closed by Robyn Peffinger This has been written up for our Animal Control Officers. To follow up for additional information, please contact our office at 812-349-3492.

Case Date:

10/28/2024

There is a dead animal on S Smith between the stop sign at Morningside and the Northbound bus stop. It has been there for a week, and is stinking. Kindly remove it.

Case Date:

10/11/2024

It sounds like fighting and dogs barking in the county owned woods on the north side across from RCA Park.

Case Date:

9/23/2024

In limestone crossing apartments address is 544 s basswood Dr apt a Mikey Clemans is doing animal abuse to his two dogs he doesn't take them outside just let them pee and poop inside and don't clean it up I'd like the dogs to get removed

Case Date:

9/18/2024

Chickens are running loose toward the Southern end of Hawthorne Street (1000 block). The chickens appear to be eating all the grass seed the city put down for the cut-through between Hawthorne and Weatherstone. The chickens (6 of them) are running wild and not within a protected area. Thank you. V/r, Mark

Case Date:

9/10/2024

Suggestion for BACC. The Bloomington Shelter has been adopting pets out to homeless individuals. In many occasions dogs have been found tied up outside stores while the owner is inside. Would like to suggest that the shelter provide these individuals wirh collars that have contact info embroidered and maybe something that says they will be right back. It’s very distressing to come across an animal tied up with no understanding of why. I think it would be worth the investment to help avoid unnecessary shelter inductions. Maybe a patch type collar is available with messages. If something was on the collar where one wouldn’t have to touch the dog to identify would be best gbut even a tag with info would help. Thanks for your consideration.