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Political Door Knockers at Risk of Dog Bites

With just over a week to go before Election Day, volunteers for both major political parties have been going door to door in support of their favorite candidate. But these volunteers can run into more conflict than just someone of the opposing ideology: dogs who feel threatened by strangers can attack at any moment. That’s … Read more

Eastern Shore Pit Bull Attack Case Headed to Grand Jury

A grand jury will review a Onancock pit bull attack that sent two girls to the hospital in January. The victims, aged 11 and 17, were standing at a bus stop when the dogs attacked. The 11-year-old was bit first, while the older girl fended off the pit bulls using tree branches and her fist. The younger … Read more

Training is Key, Dog Bite Experts Warn

Each year, 4.5 million people are attacked by dogs. On average, 30 to 40 of them succumb to their injuries. What do all the attacks have in common? 87 percent occurred when no able-bodied person was around to intervene. 85 percent of people killed were unfamiliar with the dog at the time of the attack. … Read more

NC Boy Attacked, Killed by Pitbulls

A North Carolina family is in mourning following the loss of their young son. The 7-year-old boy was killed when a pack of dogs chased him, his brother and two other children near their home in Lumberton, NC. The kids spotted three dogs running their way and attempted to flee, but the pit bulls were able … Read more

Virginia Toddler Killed in Pit Bull Attack

A 15-month-old had died following an attack by a vicious pit bull. The girl was left alone with the dog while in the care of her babysitters. When the babysitters overheard the attack going on in the other room, they attempted to rescue the girl. They had to pry the toddler’s head out of the … Read more

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