Dog attacks seem to be on the rise in St. Louis. Here’s why — and how to stay safe
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise in dog attacks in St. Louis, featuring a guest who shares his personal experience and insights from experts on safety and enforcement.
Multiple dog attacks in St. Louis have made local headlines and shown up on social media feeds this past week. The issue’s not new, but data shows a marked increase in dangerous animal complaints in St. Louis in recent years. For residents like Slayden Figg, who was attacked by three loose dogs last year, the issue is so pervasive that he’s decided to move out of the city. We talk with him about the attack and the physical, mental and financial hardships he endured from it. We also discuss the underlying causes behind these attacks, city enforcement of animal laws, irresponsible dog ownership, and how to stay safe during a dog attack with the medical director at the Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis and an animal control supervisor with the City of St. Louis.
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