When we think about home owners insurance claims, we often think of bursting pipes, fire damage or robberies. But one that’s much more common is the pet liability claim, filed when one’s pet injures a visitor. It’s a claim none of us ever hope to file, but has unfortunately become common in recent years. Dog … Read more
Animal lovers will go out of their way to help a furry friend, especially if they know the pet’s owners. That’s what happened in Danville this week, when a woman attempted to help return a neighbor’s dog to its yard. Unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished: the woman was viciously attacked by the pitbull. An … Read more
Justice has been finally been served for a family grieving the loss of their 4-year-old daughter. The little girl died last year after a savage pit bull attack while at the home of a babysitter. At the time of the attack, the girl, her brother and the sitter’s son were playing outside. The sitter herself … Read more
Two children and two adults were attacked by three dogs in Norfolk. The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30th on Johnstons Road, according to reports. Two neighbors heard the sounds of children screaming, and stepped outside to check and see what was going on. Unsure, but assuming the children were just playing, … Read more
A 16-year-old Criglersville teen was viciously attacked by at least four dogs in Madison County, Virginia. The girl, who was swimming in the Robinson River, was bitten dozens of times. According to NBC 29, the owner of the dogs is now facing charges involving vicious dogs, reckless ownership, and causing serious injury. The owner has … Read more
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