# Special Hearing - Dangerous Dog Appeal | October 2, 2026

The City of Palm Coast held a special hearing on October 2, 2026, concerning an appeal of a dangerous-dog determination. The dog’s owner or representative argued that the dog was fighting another dog, not attacking the woman who was injured, and questioned whether the injury could have been caused by her own dog as she intervened. The city’s closing argued that the evidence showed the dog pulled at the woman’s ear and caused a laceration requiring sutures, which met the applicable definition of severe injury; it also stated that no statutory exceptions applied.

The hearing officer said a decision would likely be issued within about a week. No procurement, contract, budget, or spending activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Special Hearing - Dangerous Dog Appeal | October 2, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeH3_SYtwJg) - City of Palm Coast