Funeral director cited after dog allegedly snaps at child

DANVILLE – A Danville funeral home director is disputing a complaint that his pet pit bull became aggressive toward a toddler inside the funeral home a couple of weeks ago.

The Danville Humane Society gave Bob Pape, owner of Pape Memorial Home & Gardens at 10 E. Williams St., a citation for violating Danville's dangerous dog ordinance. A hearing on the matter will be held on Feb. 28 in Danville's municipal court.

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