A 15-month-old had died following an attack by a vicious pit bull. The girl was left alone with the dog while in the care of her babysitters. When the babysitters overheard the attack going on in the other room, they attempted to rescue the girl. They had to pry the toddler’s head out of the … Read more
When we think about home owners insurance claims, we often think of bursting pipes, fire damage or robberies. But one that’s much more common is the pet liability claim, filed when one’s pet injures a visitor. It’s a claim none of us ever hope to file, but has unfortunately become common in recent years. Dog … Read more
A 7-year-old from Chesapeake is recuperating in the hospital after a scary incident with two German Shepherds. The girl was playing with the dogs in the yard of a family friend. The dogs attacked, seriously injuring the child. Rescuers flew her to Sentara Norfolk General for treatment. The girl has since been transferred to Children’s … Read more
With election season comes the omnipresent campaign volunteers, seemingly located on every corner and knocking on every door. But debates over political ideologies aren’t the most dangerous thing lying behind the average door. Instead lurks a much more potentially dangerous threat: the family dog. As anyone with a dog knows, strangers on the porch can lead … Read more
A young Portsmouth girl is recovering from a scary run in with a neighborhood dog. Witnesses say when they found the girl, just 5-years-old, she was being attacked by an American Bulldog. The dog, which belonged to neighbors, was restrained but the damage had already been done: the girl was rushed to CHKD. She sustained … Read more
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