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Three people were injured when an off-duty police dog ran loose in the streets. The dog escaped his police officer owner’s backyard and ran about three blocks before attacking three men. Witnesses say the dog bit down on one man and would not let go, leading someone to grab an ax in attempts to get the dog […] September 03, 2015 READ MORE

Three pit bulls may be too much for some dog owners. After all, at the end of the day animals are still animals. If they are not properly monitored their animal nature will get the better of them. This is especially true with animals that live in packs. Recently, an incident in Norfolk provides a […] April 02, 2015 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, […] March 31, 2015 READ MORE

A man has been charged after his dog bit a pedestrian in Norfolk, Virginia, according to authorities. The charges were filed after animal control officials and the fire department responded to the call around noon on Thursday to find a man who claimed a dog had bitten him in the shoulder; the dog’s owner claimed […] April 03, 2014 READ MORE

A neighborhood party ended badly when an offer to fetch some drinks ended in a $125,000 settlement for a dog bite. Veterinarians had flagged Denise Dunham’s 130-pound Akita for signs of aggression in earlier visits. On the night of the party, Dunham, Claudio Hamrock (the plaintiff) and another woman had gone back to Dunham’s home […] August 27, 2013 READ MORE