As investigations into the death of a Goochland pit bull owner continue, we’re learning more and more about the dogs in question. The pit bull that mauled the woman to death while on a walk in her neighborhood has a history of aggression, news reports say. The dog, named Pacman, had previously been adopted from … Read more
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
When a community has been affected by a dog attack, breed bans are a go-to strategy to combat fears among locals. But are breed bans effective? Some say no. Dog breeds are constantly up for debate. Even veterinarians struggle to determine what breed a dog may or may not be. Given the mixing between breeds … Read more
A Mississippi woman has died after being brutally attacked by her son’s pet pit bull. The attack occurred in early September when the woman went outside to feed the dog. The dog attacked her, brutally mauling her and biting her thighs, neck and head. He proceeded to attack for four hours. The woman was eventually … Read more
Investigations into the fatal pit bull attack of a Virginia Beach senior citizen reveal shocking conclusions: the dog in question had lashed out violently before. The Virginian-Pilot recently published an extensive piece detailing the history of the dog in question, a pit bull named Blue. Adopted out of the Forever Home shelter in Virginia Beach, Blue … Read more
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