DOG BITE NEWS & INFO

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

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

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

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

A grand jury will review a Onancock pit bull attack that sent two girls to the hospital in January. The victims, aged 11 and 17, were standing at a bus stop when the dogs attacked. The 11-year-old was bit first, while the older girl fended off the pit bulls using tree branches and her fist. The younger … Read more