A walk in the woods turned dangerous for a man at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton recently. The man was walking a trail near where his family was holding a cookout when two pit bulls began running straight towards him. He tried to run from the animals, but fell. The dogs attacked the man’s … Read more
A Georgia woman has been arrested on charges of second-degree cruelty to children and involuntary manslaughter following a fatal pit bull attack on her grandchild. The incident occurred in the woman’s home, where she was babysitting her 20-month-old grandson. She and the toddler were outside when the pet pit bulls came bounding out of the … Read more
Virginia Insurance Companies Blacklist Certain Dog Breeds Dogs – and their owners – come in many kinds. Some pups are playful and eager, others more subdued and relaxed. Owners come as varied as the dogs themselves, with some pet lovers eager to bring Fido along to the coffee shop in a purse while others let … Read more
A new study has revealed surprising results about the kinds of dogs who most frequently bite humans. The study, conducted by two Denver area news agencies, lists the top five breeds that most frequently bite. The top spot, surprisingly, did not go to pit bulls, a breed that has faced much scrutiny through the years. … Read more
As dog bite incidents occur more and more frequently, insurance companies are upping their game to when it comes to homeowners insurance policies. According to dailyfinance.com, dog bite claims rose by over five percent last year. A study found that this amounted to $483 million dollars in payouts to victims. The study, conducted by the … Read more
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