Upon visiting her two dogs at the local animal hospital, a mother of two was mauled to death. The woman was attacked by her two pit bulls after spending time with the dogs in the outdoor area. Only sometime after did the facility’s employees realize that the victim had been attacked by the two dogs. … Read more
Animal lovers are passionate about rescuing dogs from shelters where they risk be euthanized. But experts say that the informal network of dog lovers who transport animals across state lines is unregulated to an unsafe degree. An elderly woman in Virginia Beach died earlier this year when her recently adopted dog attacked. The dog came … Read more
Hundreds of new laws took effect earlier this week, as the efforts of the General Assembly’s session finally paid off. One of the most important changes is the way the state defines “dangerous” dogs. In the past, dangerous dogs have been given that label anytime they bit another creature, human or animal. Now, animal control … Read more
Two people have been killed in fatal pit bull maulings this month, reigniting a decades-long debate between critics and defenders of the breed. The first incident occurred in Upper Mancugie Township, Pennsylvania, when a woman’s beloved pet pit bull-boxer mix attacked her on her back patio. Neighbors heard the woman shouting for help, and when … Read more
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
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