DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

A Mississippi woman has died after being brutally attacked by her son’s pet pit bull. The attack occurred in early September when the woman went outside to feed the dog. The dog attacked her, brutally mauling her and biting her thighs, neck and head. He proceeded to attack for four hours.  The woman was eventually … Read more

Animal lovers are passionate about rescuing dogs from shelters where they risk be euthanized. But experts say that the informal network of dog lovers who transport animals across state lines is unregulated to an unsafe degree. An elderly woman in Virginia Beach died earlier this year when her recently adopted dog attacked. The dog came … Read more

When a family is considering adding to its ranks by adopting a new pet, it can be overwhelming to try and select the perfect one, especially if you’re choosing from dogs at a shelter or animal rescue. As evidenced by the horrific attack on a senior citizen earlier this year in Virginia Beach, even the … Read more

Police are on the hunt for two dogs believed to have attacked a person in James City county. The bites occurred on August 18, 2017, but the dogs have still not been located. Police say the dogs will not necessarily be confiscated, but will be placed on an in-home confinement period of 10 days. If … Read more

When most of us think of Huskies, we picture gorgeous, snowy-white dogs bounding through the tundra ice. Others picture their beloved pet. For some, though, huskies are synonymous with something more sinister: crib snatching. That’s the term used by some critics of the Husky breed of dog. They say the breed has a long track … Read more