DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

With just over a week to go before Election Day, volunteers for both major political parties have been going door to door in support of their favorite candidate. But these volunteers can run into more conflict than just someone of the opposing ideology: dogs who feel threatened by strangers can attack at any moment. That’s … Read more

Montreal’s ban on pit bulls has been criticized by some and celebrated by others. That’s not surprising, considering how polarizing the debate on pit bull safety tends to be. But the ban in Montreal came after a particularly shocking attack – one that shouldn’t be forgotten amidst the flurry of controversy. In June of this year, … Read more

Pit bulls are at the center of a new series of studies on dog bites. The controversial breed has made headlines and garnered passionate allies and ardent opponents through the years, but the science behind pit bull attacks has been light – until now. Published earlier this summer, a study out of a Pediatric Trauma … Read more

Online shopping is a wonderful thing. Virtually anything you might need can be delivered to you in a matter of days. But with this convenience comes a heightened level of danger – for your postmen and women. Reports show that dog bites were up 14 percent in 2015, likely because of the increased popularity of shopping online. … Read more

For many families looking for a new pet, the animal shelter is the way to go. After all, rescuing a dog is the ethical thing to do. But what many people in the Fairfax area don’t realize is that the local animal shelter may be adopting out dogs with known violent pasts. An investigation by WUSA … Read more