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Grand Coulee’s Municipal Court heard two “potentially dangerous dog” cases last Friday at city hall.

In the first, Judge Richard Fitterer dismissed an attempted appeal involving a dog owned by Preston Guin, which bit Shirley Heberling June 21 on Main Street.

Fitterer stated that the couple attempting to appeal the city council’s decision to declare the dog named “Scoot/Oreo” potentially dangerous had missed the five-day condition for appeal as outlined in the city’s ordinance.

The owners will now have to confine the dog, put up a dangerous dog sign, and see that it is either muzzled or on a leash when taken out. Several conditions are outlined in the city’s ordinance, including carrying liability insurance on the dog.

Heberling was treated at Coulee Medical Center for several puncture wounds on her leg, according to the police report. The dog was accompanied by a young boy at the time.

In the second case, Judge Fitterer granted an extension until Sept. 22, when municipal court meets again, on a case in which dog owner Andrew Kramer is appealing a decision by Grand Coulee’s city council, who declared the dog “potentially dangerous.”

The incident occurred July 22 outside Banks Lake Pub, where Kimberly Karlson, of Portland, Oregon, bent down to pet the dog, named “Howdy.” When she stood up the dog attacked her, biting her on both thighs. She was bleeding profusely and was taken to Coulee Medical Center for treatment.

Kramer told police, according to their report, that the dog had its shots; however, police could not find any evidence of this.

Kramer, who resides at 308 Burdin Boulevard, had left the dog outside with Mildred Esperson while he went inside to get a drink of water and to get water for the dog.

Kramer advised the city that he planned to appeal the “potentially dangerous dog” designation.

He told the judge that he needed more time to develop information on his dog and that he planned to be represented by an attorney. Accordingly, the case will be held over until Sept. 22.