A family is grieving the loss of their young daughter this holiday season after she succumbed to injuries sustained in a vicious pit bull attack. Tragically, the dogs involved were her own pets. Police say the woman took her dogs for a walk in her neighborhood in Goochland County earlier this week. When she did … Read more
Dog repellent isn’t something most of us have much use for. For most people, dogs are beloved family pets or adorable neighbors. For postal workers, though, dogs can be more than a nuisance. More than 3,000 postal workers are involved in dog attacks each year. For that reason, dog repellent has become a popular option … Read more
Newport News police are on the lookout for a dangerous dog and his owner. They say a dog named Brody viciously attacked last month. It is said to be the dog’s second serious attack in nine months. The previous incident occurred in December 2016. After the initial incident, the animal was declared a dangerous dog … Read more
When a family is considering adding to its ranks by adopting a new pet, it can be overwhelming to try and select the perfect one, especially if you’re choosing from dogs at a shelter or animal rescue. As evidenced by the horrific attack on a senior citizen earlier this year in Virginia Beach, even the … Read more
The Portsmouth Humane Society says they will stop classifying dogs by breed, WAVY reports. The shelter has struggled to identify many of the animals that arrive on their door and conducting DNA tests for each dog is quite expensive. The Humane Society’s external affairs director said he also believed that breed labels can often limit … Read more
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