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When we think about home owners insurance claims, we often think of bursting pipes, fire damage or robberies. But one that’s much more common is the pet liability claim, filed when one’s pet injures a visitor. It’s a claim none of us ever hope to file, but has unfortunately become common in recent years. Dog […] January 06, 2016 READ MORE

With election season comes the omnipresent campaign volunteers, seemingly located on every corner and knocking on every door. But debates over political ideologies aren’t the most dangerous thing lying behind the average door. Instead lurks a much more potentially dangerous threat: the family dog. As anyone with a dog knows, strangers on the porch can lead […] November 25, 2015 READ MORE

Animal lovers will go out of their way to help a furry friend, especially if they know the pet’s owners. That’s what happened in Danville this week, when a woman attempted to help return a neighbor’s dog to its yard. Unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished: the woman was viciously attacked by the pitbull. An […] September 17, 2015 READ MORE

Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a reason: they’re incredibly loyal. But even their loyalty can fall to the wayside when they’re off their leash and roaming free. It’s why even the best trained pooches can turn violent in spite of an owner commanding them to stop. If they believe you to be […] September 17, 2015 READ MORE

Three people were injured when an off-duty police dog ran loose in the streets. The dog escaped his police officer owner’s backyard and ran about three blocks before attacking three men. Witnesses say the dog bit down on one man and would not let go, leading someone to grab an ax in attempts to get the dog […] September 03, 2015 READ MORE