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Great Dane Attacks Woman, Pet Dog On Walk

Great Dane Attacks Woman, Pet Dog On Walk A woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering injuries while walking her dog in Collinsville, Virginia last month. The victim was heading down Autumn Drive with her dog when she was approached by two Great Danes. They began barking and lunging at the woman and her … Read more

Pit Bull Escapes Leash, Attacks 2

Pit Bull Escapes Leash, Attacks 2 A dog attack in Mobile, Alabama has shaken the community to its core. The April 2020 incident occurred when a pit bull slipped its leash while on a walk. The dog went after a shih tzu who was also on a walk with its owner. The owner of the … Read more

What is Dog Bite Prevention Week?

Log into any social media platform on any given day and you’re likely to see posts honoring National Margarita Day, National Siblings Day, or National Take a Nap Day. Good-natured (if silly) celebrations help us honor the little things in life. But these “social media holidays” can also bring much-needed awareness to certain causes. In … Read more

USPS Carriers Risk Dog Bites During Quarantine

The terms self-quarantine, social distancing, and COVID-19 might not have meant much to us six weeks ago, but in a blink of an eye, they’ve become essential to our current society. Our vocabulary isn’t the only thing that has changed over the last few weeks. Shopping habits, daily routines, and socialization have all had to … Read more

Rabies Quarantine Bill Heads to Senate

Rabies Quarantine Bill Heads to Senate A new bill would require pet owners to quarantine their rabid dogs or face expensive fines and misdemeanor charges. The legislation, which has already cleared Virginia’s House of Representatives, seeks to hold negligent pet owners responsible when their animals get loose. The bill follows a violent attack on a … Read more