Dog Bite News & Info

Pitbull Bites, Breaks Toes of Danville Woman

Animal lovers will go out of their way to help a furry friend, especially if they know the pet’s owners. That’s what happened in Danville this week, when a woman attempted to help return a neighbor’s dog to its yard. Unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished: the woman was viciously attacked by the pitbull. An … Read more

When Dogs Attack: Advice from Animal Control

Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a reason: they’re incredibly loyal. But even their loyalty can fall to the wayside when they’re off their leash and roaming free. It’s why even the best trained pooches can turn violent in spite of an owner commanding them to stop. If they believe you to be … Read more

Police Dog Bites 3 People in Norfolk

Three people were injured when an off-duty police dog ran loose in the streets. The dog escaped his police officer owner’s backyard and ran about three blocks before attacking three men. Witnesses say the dog bit down on one man and would not let go, leading someone to grab an ax in attempts to get the dog … Read more

One Bite Rule Serves as Warning to Dog Owners

Certain breeds of dogs have a reputation for being vicious. Rottweilers, pit bulls and other breeds are known to be violent, with a history of being trained and bred for fighting. Naturally, this reputation has been made worse by the hundreds of dog attacks through the years. The incidents make for bold headlines and gruesome … Read more

Babysitter Sentenced in Dog Bite Death of Child

Justice has been finally been served for a family grieving the loss of their 4-year-old daughter. The little girl died last year after a savage pit bull attack while at the home of a babysitter. At the time of the attack, the girl, her brother and the sitter’s son were playing outside. The sitter herself … Read more

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