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
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
Summer is a season of celebration. There are graduations, holidays and parties to attend, not to mention the carefree attitude of everyone once the temperature gets above 80 degrees. Unfortunately, though, summer is also the season of dog bites. Dog bites and attacks increase every summer like clockwork. Scientists still don’t have confirmation of why … Read more
Wolves and wolf dogs have an undeniable appeal. Beautiful creatures, the animals have come to represent strength, solitude and resilience in our culture. They’re represented in movies, on TV and in our favorite books. Because of their popularity in pop culture, wolf dog hybrids have become a popular pet. Unfortunately, though, lots of myths surround … Read more
When families look online for a new pet, they’re often greeted by colorful photos of dogs posed with funny hats, cute captions and intriguing backstories. Facts about a dog’s history, on the other hand, are more difficult to come by. Dogsbite.com recently published an expose about the deceptive nature of many shelter postings, and how … Read more
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