DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

A dog’s home is his territory. Any time a stranger steps foot on the property, a dog’s senses are heightened. While most pups won’t lash out violently when they find guests on their turf, they may become more easily agitated. Agitation is often what leads to dog attacks, so it’s important bear in mind the … Read more

Even the friendliest of dogs can turn violent when they feel threatened or afraid. Most of the time, though, dog bite victims did nothing to contribute to the attack — they are unfortunate victims of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. When it is a friend’s dog who has bitten you, though, … Read more

When a 91-year-old was killed by her pet pit bull in Virginia last month, locals were shocked. A few, though, reached out to local news sources to provide information about the shelter from which the dog came. 13News reports that the Forever Home Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach adopted out the pit bull in question. … Read more

An Alabama man is recovering following a dog attack in a place you might not expect: the Atlanta airport. The man was boarding a flight to San Diego when another passenger’s emotional support dog attacked. Witnesses report seeing the victim covered in blood. He was transported to a local hospital to treat bites on his … Read more

An woman in her 90s has died after being attacked by a pit bull in Virginia Beach. Police say they arrived on scene around 7:30 PM the night of May 30, 2017. The woman had fallen and was attacked on the floor by a 1-year-old American pit bull terrier. She was transported to a local … Read more