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It’s a scene straight out of a cartoon or sitcom: the vicious dog chasing after an innocent mail carrier simply trying to do their job. We’ve all seen this depiction in the media, but probably never give it a second thought when it comes to our own pets and mail carriers. The fact is that […] March 02, 2015 READ MORE

A 21-year-old Norfolk State University student is recovering following a vicious bite from a police dog. An Army reservist, was attending an off-campus party when police arrived to break up a fight important link. When she tried to walk away from the incident, police restrained her. She refused to answer questions and was attacked by […] February 02, 2015 READ MORE

In modern society, we don’t often think of the dangers posed by animals. This is particularly true of the domestic sort. We often trust that our neighbors are acting responsibly when they keep an animal in their home. Most of the time, our trust is justified. Unfortunately, sometimes owners don’t exhibit the level of care […] February 02, 2015 READ MORE

A new study has revealed surprising results about the kinds of dogs who most frequently bite humans. The study, conducted by two Denver area news agencies, lists the top five breeds that most frequently bite. The top spot, surprisingly, did not go to pit bulls, a breed that has faced much scrutiny through the years. […] November 21, 2014 READ MORE

As dog bite incidents occur more and more frequently, insurance companies are upping their game to when it comes to homeowners insurance policies. According to dailyfinance.com, dog bite claims rose by over five percent last year. A study found that this amounted to $483 million dollars in payouts to victims. The study, conducted by the […] November 13, 2014 READ MORE