KENNEWICK -- Richland, Pasco and Kennewick already deems certain animals, like pit bulls, as potentially dangerous animals. The current law in Kennewick requires owners of such pets to carry a permit. If the potentially dangerous animal attacks, the city classifies it as dangerous.

    Kennewick officials are now considering if a judge will get to decide the fate of pets that are repeat offenders.

    "If we have an animal that's multiply attacked a person, we need to have something in place where the animal could be put down. But who makes that rule? That's why it'll be presented to a judge and the judge will decide," Tri-City Animal Control Director Angela Zilar said.

    Zilar says the proposed ordinance would also not allow residents to have bobcats as pets.