A case of mistaken identity led to a brutal mauling of a Virginia Beach teenager by a K-9 police dog. News reports say the 13-year-old was heading home with his 9-year-old brother after playing video games at a neighbor’s home. When the boys went out the front door, the K-9 dog attacked the older boy … Read more
An 8-day-old baby girl has died after being attacked by her family’s pet wolf dog. Her parents reportedly heard the infant’s cries and rushed in to find the dog standing over her bassinet. She sustained serious injuries to her upper body and head. Tragically, the infant succumbed to her injuries later that afternoon. The dog … Read more
39 people were killed by dogs in the year 2017. That is the news from a nonprofit victims’ advocacy group. They have recently published a report on the number of people killed last year. The 39 contribute to an overall figure of 433 deaths caused by violent dog attacks in the last thirteen years. Pit … Read more
The brutal death of a 22-year-old woman from Goochland County has put a spotlight on the dangers of dog ownership. The December attack occurred as the woman was walking her two pit bulls near her home. Neighbors report hearing cries but no one witnessed the deadly attack. Police found the woman’s body mauled to death, … Read more
For many animal lovers, dogs are more than just man’s best friend: they’re members of the family. It can be hard to remember that dogs are, in fact, animals who are prone to unpredictable behavior. Given the fact that children can also act unpredictably, it is no surprise that children are often the subject of … Read more
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