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Woman Mauled to Death by Dachshunds

When you hear about dog bites and deadly attacks, your mind might go to a certain kind of dog. Even if you don’t have a specific breed in mind, chances are good you’re picturing a large animal with fierce teeth and super strength. While such dogs are certainly involved in many such fatal attacks, they […] May 18, 2018 READ MORE

Pit bull owner convicted of manslaughter

A jury has found a pit bull owner guilty of involuntary manslaughter following the attack – and killing – of a young boy. The man was also convicted of possessing dangerous animals causing death. Originally, the defendant was charged with second degree murder, but the judge threw out the charge due to insufficient evidence. This […] June 10, 2016 READ MORE

Pit Bull owner charged with second degree murder

A  man faces second degree murder charges after four of his pit bulls brutally attacked a 4-year-old. The boy and his mother were walking to school when the dogs escaped their owner’s property and began mauling the child. The mother tried desperately to shield her son from the animals, but they dragged the boy away […] June 10, 2016 READ MORE

Temperament tests not good indicator of dog violence

When a family decides to adopt a dog, many decisions must be made about preferred size, gender, breed and temperament. What many people don’t consider, however, is the reliability – or lacktherof – of temperament tests. A 3-day-old boy was killed when he was attacked by the family pit bull. Reports indicate that the baby was […] May 02, 2016 READ MORE

300 Killed by Pit Bulls Since 1998

Think about your biggest animal fears. Some people are terrified of spiders. Others might be afraid of sharks or bears. But the most dangerous animal might be closer to home than many may realize. Since 1998, pit bulls have killed nearly 300 U.S. citizens. That’s just one of the takeaways from the research recently released by dogsbite.com and […] March 02, 2016 READ MORE