DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

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

When a Virginia Beach woman adopted a 1-year-old pit bull from a local animal shelter, she had no idea that the dog would go on to attack and kill her 91-year-old mother. The incident is one of the most horrific in a series of horrifying dog attacks. As more and more Virginians find themselves victims … Read more

A pit bull has been shot by police in Newport News after biting an officer. Authorities say they were responding to a possible burglary in progress when a pit bull bounded out of the home in question. It bit one officer on the arm before letting go and charging at another. The officer shot the … Read more