A vicious dog attack sent a man to the hospital and forced police to shoot two canines in Richmond, Virginia, the Times-Dispatch reports. The attack occurred in South Richmond, Virginia, at Midlothian Turnpike and Erich Road; a man was pinned up against the wall of the Richmond Outreach Center while being attacked by two dogs, … Read more
Claiming the practice creates dangerous, aggressive habits in dogs, Arlington County, Virginia, has placed new restrictions on dog tethering, according to WAMU. The new regulations claim that leaving one’s dog tied up for extended periods of time is not good for the pet’s well-being; furthermore, the practice allegedly creates aggressive tendencies in dogs. Arlington County … Read more
A seven-year-old child suffered injuries after a dog attacked her in Richmond, Virginia, according to NBC12. The child was playing in her front yard when the dog jumped his fence and attacked her, biting her backside and dragging her across the yard. According to medical records, she was taken to the hospital and treated for … Read more
Dogs are an extremely popular and usually terrific pet to own: nearly half of all U.S. households own dogs, and in 2013 there were over eighty-three million pet dogs in the country. A good dog is a great companion to have for you and your family; however, people need to be aware of the dangers … Read more
A neighborhood party ended badly when an offer to fetch some drinks ended in a $125,000 settlement for a dog bite. Veterinarians had flagged Denise Dunham’s 130-pound Akita for signs of aggression in earlier visits. On the night of the party, Dunham, Claudio Hamrock (the plaintiff) and another woman had gone back to Dunham’s home … Read more
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