Dog Bite News & Info

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

Jury Reaches Landmark Decision in Fatal Dog Bite Case

The past few weeks have seen the conclusion of a couple major dog bite cases. In one of the cases, a jury found an individual guilty in four counts with a potential for 35 years of jail hop over to this web-site. The sentencing is scheduled for July 23, 2015. The trial arose out of … Read more

Dog Bite Prevention Week Promotes Safety

With the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 17 – 23, 2015) comes the annual reminder of just how common – and preventable – dog bites really are. The most common dog bite victims? Children and mail carriers. More than 2 million children fall victim to vicious bites, while over 5,000 mail carriers … Read more

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