We, the undersigned residents and concerned members of the Miami community, formally petition the Council to take decisive action regarding the serious dog attack that occurred on 8 August 2025, involving two dogs identified as “Narla” and “Cobain”, outside the property located at 9 Bradley Avenue, Miami.

These dogs engaged in an unprovoked, aggressive, and violent attack that has had lasting consequences on the victim(s) involved and the broader community. The incident has raised significant concerns about public safety, particularly for children, elderly residents, and pet owners in the area.

Among the witnesses were my 10-year-old son and his friend, who were deeply distressed by what they saw. This has had a psychological impact on them and reinforces the urgency of ensuring such an event does not happen again.

Request for Declaration and Destruction Under Law

We respectfully request the Council to take action under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (Qld) (hereafter “the Act”), specifically requesting:

That Council exercise its authority under Section 127(1)(b) of the Act to issue a Destruction Order on the basis that:
The dogs attacked and caused fear, injury, or damage, and
The dogs pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of the community.
Under Section 94, a dangerous dog declaration may be made if a dog has seriously attacked, or acted in a way that caused fear, to a person or another animal. Based on the evidence of the incident, we believe these criteria are clearly met.

Moreover, Section 127 empowers the local government to make an order for the destruction of a dog if it is satisfied that the dog is a threat to community health or safety, especially in the case of a serious attack.

Grounds for Concern

The attack occurred in a public location and was witnessed by multiple residents.
The aggression was unprovoked and both dogs were involved in the act.
There is a genuine and ongoing fear within the community regarding the presence of these dogs.
There is concern over whether the dogs are securely contained or whether the owners are taking appropriate responsibility.
We submit that failure to act decisively may result in further attacks or injuries, which would place liability on both the owners and the Council.

We understand the gravity of this request and the emotional difficulty associated with destruction orders. However, public safety must remain the paramount concern in any decision made under the Act.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and request that you keep the concerned parties informed about the outcome of any investigation or proceedings.