"We'll be going to court next week for the complaint, but I don't know what's going to happen. We've had such a hard time though and we're so stressed about him. He's our baby and he's just not himself anymore."

Police Chief Desmond Racicot said the head of the downed dog has been turned over to the Clinton County Health Department who will test it for rabies.

Kasprzak said he would research information about possibly banning pit bulls in the city and let the council know if it is legally possible.

Without an animal control officer, Racicot said all dog complaints should be forwarded to the police.

The animal control position was eliminated from the city budget this year in a cost-saving move.

-- Staff Writer Joe LoTemplio added to this report