Select Board Deems Thor a Nuisance Dog, Imposes Training and Containment Conditions
Eastham Select Board voted 3 to 0 to deem dog Thor a nuisance animal based on aggression complaints. Thor, owned by Virginia Voros and David Carlson of 80 Milbrode Avenue, had been the subject of prior incidents sparking public safety concerns, with testimony from the complainant, witnesses, and
Select Board · Meeting of June 8, 2026
Eastham Select Board voted 3 to 0 to deem dog Thor a nuisance animal based on aggression complaints. Thor, owned by Virginia Voros and David Carlson of 80 Milbrode Avenue, had been the subject of prior incidents sparking public safety concerns, with testimony from the complainant, witnesses, and the public. Animal Control Officer Emily Dykstra provided recommendations to reduce nuisance behavior and improve owner control.
The board imposed conditions including neutering by July 20 unless medically unfit; professional training addressing dog-to-dog reactions and owner control techniques by July 20; confinement to a fenced yard when outdoors; and secure muzzling with a 300-pound minimum chain when off-premises.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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