Statistics on fatal dog attacks have been released for 2016 with some surprising findings. Dogsbite.org announced their annual report of dog bite statistics this week. According to the data, 31 people were killed in dog-bite related incidents. 77 percent of the dogs involved were pit bulls and rottweilers – a fact that the dog bite … Read more
The legal definition of a dangerous dog is set to change in Virginia. That’s the news out of Richmond, following a unanimous vote of 97-0 in favor of the change. Delegate Matthew Farris of Rustburg introduced the bill, which gives animal control officers the option of deciding whether an animal who bites is indeed dangerous. … Read more
The debate about the safety of pit bulls has waged for years, and no matter where you stand on the issue, there’s no denying that pit bulls are involved in a large number of attacks annually. That’s why one advocacy group has made it their mission to collects photographs of dogs involved in deadly attacks. The … Read more
It is the most wonderful time of the year, with many of us finishing up our holiday shopping online. Inevitably, online shopping means a delivery worker will end up on your door at one point or another. If you’ve got a dog, this could spell trouble. Dogs are territorial creatures who will protect their space … Read more
A woman is recovering in the hospital today following a brutal attack at a Norfolk Costco. Early reports are scant on details, but they all seem to indicate that the incident involved at least two pit bulls. Police say the woman and her leashed dog were attacked by a pit bull at a Costco in … Read more
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