On the afternoon of Sunday, August 31, 2026 four pit bulls escaped through a collapsed backyard fence on Lind Street in Norfolk, according to News 3 WTKR. The dogs chased after two people nearby. A resident who stepped in to help ended up shooting two of the dogs. Minor injuries were report. Norfolk Police, working … Read more
Virginia mail carriers were attacked by dogs more than 120 times in 2025, according to U.S. Postal Service data, a reminder that dog bites remain one of the most common, and most preventable, hazards faced by those who deliver to our doorsteps. Statewide, dog attacks on postal workers actually declined slightly, dropping from 157 incidents … Read more
A dog attack may last only a few seconds, but the injuries children sustain can require years of medical care. Some victims need stitches and emergency surgery immediately following the attack. Others face a much longer road. Children are particularly vulnerable to facial injuries during dog attacks. Because young children are often at eye level … Read more
A serious and potentially fatal dog-related incident is currently under investigation in Brunswick County, Virginia, after a homeowner was found deceased in her backyard on the morning of February 6, 2026. According to news reports, deputies responded to a residence in the rural Alberta area after a routine check uncovered the homeowner unresponsive in her … Read more
A dog attack on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Lynchburg, VA has left a child hospitalized with severe injuries What began as a normal afternoon on Grady Street in Lynchburg turned into a nightmare. Three young girls were playing near a friend’s driveway when a neighbor’s dog broke free from its chain and ran toward … Read more
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