The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region just launched a new branch to their website called the “Bite Blotter.”

“The reason we wanted to do this is to help gain awareness for not only what we see in our industry but bring community awareness to dangerous animals,” said Lieutenant Lindsey Vigna, with Animal Law Enforcement.

The webpage will allow the public to see a list of bite calls that ALE responded to in chronological order. It also states the gender, the severity of the bite and if it was an attack on a human or dog.

“We respond to calls for service for aggressive dogs all the time. I think back in 2018 we received over 1,000 calls regarding animal bites,” Jamie Norris, assistant director or Animal Law Enforcement said.

According to the website, the first bite in 2019 was on January 3rd. Since the start of the year, ALE has responded to 20 calls of bites. Four of the bites were dog-on-dog and the remanding 16 were people being bitten by dogs.

“You need to be aware of your pets safety. A lot of people fail to recognize when their dogs are in distress,” Norris said.

ALE said some good tips to remember is to always be conscious about how your dog is feeling and acting in order to help prevent a bite.

“Be vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. Never approach a strange animal and know where you can find help. It is always safe to call us. That’s our duty in the community to respond to situations like that,” Lt. Vigna said.