Dog Bite News & Info

Delta Air Bans Pit Bulls

Delta Airlines has banned pit bulls from flying on their planes as emotional support animals. The decision comes on the heels of the Department of Transportation’s recommendation that all airlines ban the breed from serving as emotional support animals for passengers. Though unenforceable, the recommendation will likely make waves throughout the airline industry. Emotional Support … Read more

Boy Hospitalized After Dog Attack

A five-year-old Roanoke boy suffered serious injuries when his friend’s pit bull attacked unexpectedly. The incident occurred during a playdate between the children. While not much is known about the events leading up to the incident, reports show that the boy’s father gunned down the dog before police could arrive. No charges have been filed … Read more

Woman Rescued in Front Yard Dog Attack

A young mother is nursing serious wounds following a scary attack from her own pet. The woman was letting her dogs out in the yard while her newborn waited inside. Tragically, her own dog began attacking, wrestling her to the ground and mauling her legs. Nearby landscapers attempted to fend off the dog, but the … Read more

DC Woman Killed by Pet Pit Bull

A 55-year-old Washington, DC woman is dead after being mauled by her pet pit bull, Kaine. Reports show that the woman’s husband stepped out for just 15 minutes, and upon return, he’d found that the dog had killed his wife. He says the woman and the dog were close, and that the animal may have … Read more

New Law Requires Shelters to Disclose Dog Bite History

A new Virginia law seeks to inform new pet owners about their adoptive animals’ history of violence. Senate Bill 571, which passed in July, will require animal shelters, rescues and other adoption agencies to disclose any knowledge they might have of a pet’s violent past. The law is limited to dogs and cats, but … Read more

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