There’s laws against unsecured dogs in every town I know of. Were the cops called? A police report filed? If not, take it as a learning experience, eat your expenses and sue your neighbor. I deliver mail and I’ve been bitten once by a “ new” dog I didn’t know, who wasn’t even in his yard. Filed a police report and everything was paid for by the owner. But it’s no reason to hate all dogs.
They’re like a lot of people here on Freerepublic.
Yes, I called animal control,. A report was filed. The HOA would take no action.