Montreal’s ban on pit bulls has been criticized by some and celebrated by others. That’s not surprising, considering how polarizing the debate on pit bull safety tends to be. But the ban in Montreal came after a particularly shocking attack – one that shouldn’t be forgotten amidst the flurry of controversy. In June of this year, … Read more
Pit bulls are at the center of a new series of studies on dog bites. The controversial breed has made headlines and garnered passionate allies and ardent opponents through the years, but the science behind pit bull attacks has been light – until now. Published earlier this summer, a study out of a Pediatric Trauma … Read more
A jury has found a pit bull owner guilty of involuntary manslaughter following the attack – and killing – of a young boy. The man was also convicted of possessing dangerous animals causing death. Originally, the defendant was charged with second degree murder, but the judge threw out the charge due to insufficient evidence. This … Read more
A man faces second degree murder charges after four of his pit bulls brutally attacked a 4-year-old. The boy and his mother were walking to school when the dogs escaped their owner’s property and began mauling the child. The mother tried desperately to shield her son from the animals, but they dragged the boy away … Read more
When a family decides to adopt a dog, many decisions must be made about preferred size, gender, breed and temperament. What many people don’t consider, however, is the reliability – or lacktherof – of temperament tests. A 3-day-old boy was killed when he was attacked by the family pit bull. Reports indicate that the baby was … Read more
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