Dog Bite News & Info

Are you worrying about the wrong kind of animal attack?

After the horrific alligator attack in Florida, many people are on edge around the water. Every summer, we hear of shark attacks off the coast of the Carolinas and grow concerned about the presence of such predators on our beaches. And with the Zika virus spreading fast, everyone is stocking up on insect repellant to protect … Read more

Pit bull owner convicted of manslaughter

A jury has found a pit bull owner guilty of involuntary manslaughter following the attack – and killing – of a young boy. The man was also convicted of possessing dangerous animals causing death. Originally, the defendant was charged with second degree murder, but the judge threw out the charge due to insufficient evidence. This … Read more

Pit Bull owner charged with second degree murder

A man faces second degree murder charges after four of his pit bulls brutally attacked a 4-year-old. The boy and his mother were walking to school when the dogs escaped their owner’s property and began mauling the child. The mother tried desperately to shield her son from the animals, but they dragged the boy away … Read more

Temperament tests not good indicator of dog violence

When a family decides to adopt a dog, many decisions must be made about preferred size, gender, breed and temperament. What many people don’t consider, however, is the reliability – or lacktherof – of temperament tests. A 3-day-old boy was killed when he was attacked by the family pit bull. Reports indicate that the baby was … Read more

Woman’s Scalp Torn Off in Richmond Dog Attack

A Richmond woman was left disfigured after being attacked in the street by two stray dogs. The victim was on her way to work, walking through Jackson Ward, when two Cane Corso Mastiffs attacked. The woman’s scalp was ripped off her head. Her legs, arms, ears and back were also injured in the incident. The … Read more

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