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Dangerous Dogs

PRINCE - 4639 Keysville Avenue, Spring Hill, FL 34608

  • Prince was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 04-14-2023
  • Prince, a neutered male, is a black and white Siberian Husky, weighing approximately 90 pounds. Prince is current on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #985112011273607.
  • Prince is owned by Aaliyah Rivera.
  • Prince was declared dangerous after two separate incidents involving attacks on other animals. The first incident, which occurred on 12-20-2022, involved Prince attacking the neighbor's chickens, killing nine of them. The second incident occurred on 02-27-23; Prince left his owner's property and attacked the neighbor's goats and pigs. One of the goats was pregnant; the attack caused her to abort her kids.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE AND HAS A HISTORY OF ATTACKING OTHER ANIMALS.

PRINCESS - 4639 Keysville Avenue, Spring Hill, FL 34608

  • Princess was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 04-14-2023.
  • Princess, a spayed female, is a black and white Siberian Husky, weighing approximately 65 pounds. Princess is current on her rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #991001004119140.
  • Princess is owned by Aaliyah Rivera.
  • Princess was declared dangerous after two separate incidents involving attacks on other animals. The first incident, which occurred on 12-20-2022, involved Princess attacking the neighbor's chickens, killing nine of them. The second incident occurred on 02-27-23; Princess left her owner's property and attacked the neighbor's goats and pigs. One of the goats was pregnant; the attack caused her to abort her kids.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING SHE IS HIGHLY ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE AND HAS A HISTORY OF ATTACKING OTHER ANIMALS.

LADY - 7095 Young Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

  • Lady was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 12-20-2020.
  • Lady, a spayed female, is a liver and white colored Pitbull Terrier mix, weighing approximately 72 pounds. Lady is current on her rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #982126059988356.
  • Lady is owned by Terran Curtis.
  • Lady was declared dangerous after two separate incidents involving attacks on other animals. Both incidents occurred on 10-08-2020 and involved Lady running loose off the owner's property. Lady attacked and killed two cats during these incidents.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING SHE IS HIGHLY ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE AND HAS A HISTORY OF ATTACKING OTHER ANIMALS.

TANK - 6450 Jamaica Road, Spring Hill, FL 34608

  • Tank was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 05-08-2024.
  • Tank, a neutered male, is a brown/brindle/white Pitbull mix, weighing approximately 60 pounds. Tank is current on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #985113009088583.
  • Tank is owned by Martin Pena.
  • Tank was declared dangerous after a severe attack/bite on a child, which caused severe injuries.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HUMANS.

BAZ - 11220 Lindsay Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609

  • Baz was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 06-19-2024.
  • Baz, a neutered male, is a black and white Pitbull mix, weighing approximately 75 pounds. Baz is current on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #981020002809861.
  • Baz is owned by Crystal Bradway.
  • Baz was declared dangerous after three attacks on humans and animals. The attacks occurred on 11-19-2023, 01-01-2024, and 05-22-2024. Both, humans and animals, were injured during said attacks.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HUMANS AND ANIMALS.

OREO - 6919 Redbay Drive, Brooksville, FL 34602

  • Oreo was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 05-19-2025.
  • Oreo, a spayed female, is a black and white Lab/Pit mix, weighing approximately 68 pounds. Oreo is current on her rabies vaccination and has a microchip, # 900263000771521.
  • Oreo is owned by Jacob Hartman.
  • Oreo was declared dangerous after she attacked/killed another dog on 05-05-2025.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HUMANS AND ANIMALS.

SAMPSON - 26436 Bertram Road, Brooksville, FL 34602

  • Sampson was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 07/08/2025.
  • Sampson, a neutered male, is a Pit Bull Mix, weighing approximately 111 pounds. Sampson is current on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #990000013002835.
  • Sampson is owned by Ashten Witherington.
  • Sampson was declared dangerous after the dog bit a neighbor on 06/18/2025. The dog previously attacked another neighbor previously on 04/27/2024. Both incidents the dog left its property and was off it's property before attacking the neighbors.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE AND HAS A HISTORY OF ATTACKING OTHER ANIMALS.

ELISE - 8775 Ostrom Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34614

  • Elise was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 08/06/2025.
  • Elise, a spayed female, is a brown brindle pit mix, weighing approximately 51 pounds. Elise is current on her rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #991001004804978.
  • Elise is owned by William Borton.
  • Elise was declared dangerous after two attacks on animals and humans. The attacks occurred on 05/20/2024 and on 7/21/2025. Both animals and humans were injured in these attacks.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING SHE IS HIGHLY AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HUMANS AND ANIMALS.

JACK - 3161 Sea Grape Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607

  • Jack was declared dangerous by the Hernando County Special Master on 4/12/2025.
  • Jack, a neutered male, is a Catahoula Mix, weighing approximately 65 pounds. Jack is current on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #985113007610109.
  • Jack is owned by Maureen Hogan.
  • Jack was declared dangerous following an incident on 3/7/2023, in which he attempted to enter an Animal Enforcement Officer's vehicle and bit the officer. This incident followed a previous attack on a neighbor that occurred on 11/5/2022. In both cases, Jack had left his property prior to the attacks.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HUMANS.

RON - 7255 Koxville Drive, Webster, FL 33597

  • Ron was deemed dangerous on 12/22/25.
  • Ron, a neutered white and brown male American Bulldog, weighs approximately 65 pounds. Ron is up to date on his rabies vaccination and has a microchip, #900263005741593.
  • Ron is owned by Lois Coile.
  • Ron was declared dangerous after previously killing livestock, then another incident of killing a small dog on 12/15/25.

PROPER CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AROUND THIS ANIMAL, KNOWING HE IS HIGHLY ANIMAL-AGGRESSIVE AND HAS A HISTORY OF ATTACKING OTHER ANIMALS.