PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Steps to take after a dog bite. Immediately identify the owner of the dog or the person who had custody of the dog when it attacked you. Obtain the names and addresses and request proof of rabies vaccination. If this information cannot be obtained, you may be forced to undergo a series of rabies shots, which are expensive ( exceeds

$3,000 ).

2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 15-year period from 2005 to 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 76% (397) of these deaths. 1 During the 20-year government study period of 1979 to 1998, 2 238 dog 2020 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES In 2020, 5 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 52 rather than 46.Five dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bully-mix, Belgian malinois, bull terrier, cane corso and Labrador

retriever.

2019 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2019 fatal dog attacks by breed. In 2019, 8 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 59 rather than 48. Eight dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bulldog, Belgian malinois, coonhound, doberman pinscher, Dutch shepherd, great dane, husky and

mastiff.

DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Shelter dog behavior tests. Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs: Using the Assess-a-Pet Protocol to Better Understand Aggression, by Sue Sternberg, DogWise Publishing, 2017. Reliability, Validity and Feasibility of Existing Tests of Canine Behaviour, by Kate Mornement, Samia Toukhsati, Grahame Coleman and Pauleen Bennett, Anthrozoology GRAPHIC DOG ATTACK VIDEOS Graphic Pit Bull Owner Watches as Two Pit Bulls Attack Her Dog. Graphic Pit Bulls Attack Each Other Through Fence Won't Let Go. Clydesdale Injured, Pit Bull Killed When Dog Attacked Harnessed Horse. Owner in a Towel Tries to Break Up Fight Between Two Rottweilers and a

Pit Bull.

COLLEEN LYNN

Colleen Lynn :: The founder and president of DogsBite.org and the primary voice of the DogsBite Blog. Colleen Lynn is the founder and president of DogsBite.org and a veteran user interface designer.In 1995, she began her Seattle-based web design company, and over the next decade worked with a diverse range of clients including Internet startups, retail companies and smart device manufacturers. THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist

PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. 2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Steps to take after a dog bite. Immediately identify the owner of the dog or the person who had custody of the dog when it attacked you. Obtain the names and addresses and request proof of rabies vaccination. If this information cannot be obtained, you may be forced to undergo a series of rabies shots, which are expensive ( exceeds

$3,000 ).

DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 15-year period from 2005 to 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 76% (397) of these deaths. 1 During the 20-year government study period of 1979 to 1998, 2 238 dog 2020 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES In 2020, 5 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 52 rather than 46.Five dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bully-mix, Belgian malinois, bull terrier, cane corso and Labrador

retriever.

2019 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2019 fatal dog attacks by breed. In 2019, 8 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 59 rather than 48. Eight dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bulldog, Belgian malinois, coonhound, doberman pinscher, Dutch shepherd, great dane, husky and

mastiff.

DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Shelter dog behavior tests. Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs: Using the Assess-a-Pet Protocol to Better Understand Aggression, by Sue Sternberg, DogWise Publishing, 2017. Reliability, Validity and Feasibility of Existing Tests of Canine Behaviour, by Kate Mornement, Samia Toukhsati, Grahame Coleman and Pauleen Bennett, Anthrozoology GRAPHIC DOG ATTACK VIDEOS Graphic Pit Bull Owner Watches as Two Pit Bulls Attack Her Dog. Graphic Pit Bulls Attack Each Other Through Fence Won't Let Go. Clydesdale Injured, Pit Bull Killed When Dog Attacked Harnessed Horse. Owner in a Towel Tries to Break Up Fight Between Two Rottweilers and a

Pit Bull.

COLLEEN LYNN

Colleen Lynn :: The founder and president of DogsBite.org and the primary voice of the DogsBite Blog. Colleen Lynn is the founder and president of DogsBite.org and a veteran user interface designer.In 1995, she began her Seattle-based web design company, and over the next decade worked with a diverse range of clients including Internet startups, retail companies and smart device manufacturers. THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist FAMILY DOG ATTACKS ON CHILDREN 2020 Dog Bite Fatality: Family Pit Bull Kills 4-Month Old Baby Girl in Dayton, Ohio. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: 3-Year Old Boy Killed by Two Family Rottweilers in Louisville. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: 13-Month Old Boy Killed by Family Pit Bull in Granite Bay. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: U.S. DOG BITE STATISTICS Dog bite statistics :: Each day about 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency care treatment for serious dog bite injuries. Annually, about 14,025 citizens are hospitalized due to dog bite injuries. 1 The below statistics and studies examine injury occurrence and the breeds of dogs most likely to inflict severe and fatal injuries. For those new to this area, Quick Statistics and recent Dog Bite ANIMAL SHELTER INVESTIGATIONS News investigations of shelters. Part I: Ex-employees say North Shore Animal League hid dangerous history of some dogs, by News 12, March 9, 2020 (longisland.news12.com). Part II: Concerns arise over lack of laws required at NY shelters to reveal dog bite history to adopters, by News 12, March 11, 2020 (longisland.news12.com). U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES: BREEDS OF DOGS INVOLVED, AGE Multi-year report :: U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities: Breeds of Dogs Involved, Age Groups and Other Factors Over a 13-Year Period (2005 to 2017) May 2018 | By DogsBite.org. An analysis of dog bite fatalities over a 13-year period identifies the breeds of dogs involved, victim age groups, number of dogs involved, household factors, criminal

charges and more.

TEXAS DOG BITE FATALITIES View a list of fatal dog attacks in Texas recorded by DogsBite.org from 2005 to present. The vast majority of these deadly attacks are inflicted by pit bulls. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing Authority breed-specific policies :: A sampling of public housing authorities with breed-specific policies across the country, the largest being the New York City Housing Authority. These policies primarily target pit bulls and rottweilers. 2007 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2007 analysis and summary. 35 U.S. dog bite-related fatalities occurred in 2007. Pit bulls contributed to 60% (21) of these deaths. Pit bulls make up about 5% of the total U.S. dog population. 3. The combination of pit bulls (21), rottweilers (4) and American bulldogs (3) accounted for 80% (28) of the attacks resulting in human death in

2007.

BREEDS OF DOGS INVOLVED IN FATAL HUMAN ATTACKS IN THE Breeds of Dogs Involved in Fatal Human Attacks in the United States Between 1979 and 1998. September 2000 | By Jeffrey J. Sacks, MD, MPH; Leslie Sinclair, DVM; Julie Gilchrist, Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM and Randall Lockwood, PhD. A special report issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 2000 reviewed a 20-year period to determine the types of dog breeds most THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist YOUR FRIEND AND MINE FOR DOG FIGHTING SCUM LIKETERRY L pictured: dog fighting scum Terry L Williams dog fighting magazine Your Friend and Mine for dog fighting scum likeTerry L Williams, second editor of YF&M

PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Steps to take after a dog bite. Immediately identify the owner of the dog or the person who had custody of the dog when it attacked you. Obtain the names and addresses and request proof of rabies vaccination. If this information cannot be obtained, you may be forced to undergo a series of rabies shots, which are expensive ( exceeds

$3,000 ).

2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 15-year period from 2005 to 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 76% (397) of these deaths. 1 During the 20-year government study period of 1979 to 1998, 2 238 dog 2020 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES In 2020, 5 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 52 rather than 46.Five dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bully-mix, Belgian malinois, bull terrier, cane corso and Labrador

retriever.

2019 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2019 fatal dog attacks by breed. In 2019, 8 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 59 rather than 48. Eight dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bulldog, Belgian malinois, coonhound, doberman pinscher, Dutch shepherd, great dane, husky and

mastiff.

DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Shelter dog behavior tests. Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs: Using the Assess-a-Pet Protocol to Better Understand Aggression, by Sue Sternberg, DogWise Publishing, 2017. Reliability, Validity and Feasibility of Existing Tests of Canine Behaviour, by Kate Mornement, Samia Toukhsati, Grahame Coleman and Pauleen Bennett, Anthrozoology GRAPHIC DOG ATTACK VIDEOS Graphic Pit Bull Owner Watches as Two Pit Bulls Attack Her Dog. Graphic Pit Bulls Attack Each Other Through Fence Won't Let Go. Clydesdale Injured, Pit Bull Killed When Dog Attacked Harnessed Horse. Owner in a Towel Tries to Break Up Fight Between Two Rottweilers and a

Pit Bull.

COLLEEN LYNN

Colleen Lynn :: The founder and president of DogsBite.org and the primary voice of the DogsBite Blog. Colleen Lynn is the founder and president of DogsBite.org and a veteran user interface designer.In 1995, she began her Seattle-based web design company, and over the next decade worked with a diverse range of clients including Internet startups, retail companies and smart device manufacturers. THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist

PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Steps to take after a dog bite. Immediately identify the owner of the dog or the person who had custody of the dog when it attacked you. Obtain the names and addresses and request proof of rabies vaccination. If this information cannot be obtained, you may be forced to undergo a series of rabies shots, which are expensive ( exceeds

$3,000 ).

2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 15-year period from 2005 to 2019, canines killed 521 Americans. Pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 76% (397) of these deaths. 1 During the 20-year government study period of 1979 to 1998, 2 238 dog 2020 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES In 2020, 5 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 52 rather than 46.Five dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bully-mix, Belgian malinois, bull terrier, cane corso and Labrador

retriever.

2019 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2019 fatal dog attacks by breed. In 2019, 8 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 59 rather than 48. Eight dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bulldog, Belgian malinois, coonhound, doberman pinscher, Dutch shepherd, great dane, husky and

mastiff.

DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Shelter dog behavior tests. Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs: Using the Assess-a-Pet Protocol to Better Understand Aggression, by Sue Sternberg, DogWise Publishing, 2017. Reliability, Validity and Feasibility of Existing Tests of Canine Behaviour, by Kate Mornement, Samia Toukhsati, Grahame Coleman and Pauleen Bennett, Anthrozoology GRAPHIC DOG ATTACK VIDEOS Graphic Pit Bull Owner Watches as Two Pit Bulls Attack Her Dog. Graphic Pit Bulls Attack Each Other Through Fence Won't Let Go. Clydesdale Injured, Pit Bull Killed When Dog Attacked Harnessed Horse. Owner in a Towel Tries to Break Up Fight Between Two Rottweilers and a

Pit Bull.

COLLEEN LYNN

Colleen Lynn :: The founder and president of DogsBite.org and the primary voice of the DogsBite Blog. Colleen Lynn is the founder and president of DogsBite.org and a veteran user interface designer.In 1995, she began her Seattle-based web design company, and over the next decade worked with a diverse range of clients including Internet startups, retail companies and smart device manufacturers. THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist FAMILY DOG ATTACKS ON CHILDREN 2020 Dog Bite Fatality: Family Pit Bull Kills 4-Month Old Baby Girl in Dayton, Ohio. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: 3-Year Old Boy Killed by Two Family Rottweilers in Louisville. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: 13-Month Old Boy Killed by Family Pit Bull in Granite Bay. 2019 Dog Bite Fatality: U.S. DOG BITE STATISTICS Dog bite statistics :: Each day about 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency care treatment for serious dog bite injuries. Annually, about 14,025 citizens are hospitalized due to dog bite injuries. 1 The below statistics and studies examine injury occurrence and the breeds of dogs most likely to inflict severe and fatal injuries. For those new to this area, Quick Statistics and recent Dog Bite ANIMAL SHELTER INVESTIGATIONS News investigations of shelters. Part I: Ex-employees say North Shore Animal League hid dangerous history of some dogs, by News 12, March 9, 2020 (longisland.news12.com). Part II: Concerns arise over lack of laws required at NY shelters to reveal dog bite history to adopters, by News 12, March 11, 2020 (longisland.news12.com). U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES: BREEDS OF DOGS INVOLVED, AGE Multi-year report :: U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities: Breeds of Dogs Involved, Age Groups and Other Factors Over a 13-Year Period (2005 to 2017) May 2018 | By DogsBite.org. An analysis of dog bite fatalities over a 13-year period identifies the breeds of dogs involved, victim age groups, number of dogs involved, household factors, criminal

charges and more.

TEXAS DOG BITE FATALITIES View a list of fatal dog attacks in Texas recorded by DogsBite.org from 2005 to present. The vast majority of these deadly attacks are inflicted by pit bulls. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing Authority breed-specific policies :: A sampling of public housing authorities with breed-specific policies across the country, the largest being the New York City Housing Authority. These policies primarily target pit bulls and rottweilers. 2007 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES 2007 analysis and summary. 35 U.S. dog bite-related fatalities occurred in 2007. Pit bulls contributed to 60% (21) of these deaths. Pit bulls make up about 5% of the total U.S. dog population. 3. The combination of pit bulls (21), rottweilers (4) and American bulldogs (3) accounted for 80% (28) of the attacks resulting in human death in

2007.

BREEDS OF DOGS INVOLVED IN FATAL HUMAN ATTACKS IN THE Breeds of Dogs Involved in Fatal Human Attacks in the United States Between 1979 and 1998. September 2000 | By Jeffrey J. Sacks, MD, MPH; Leslie Sinclair, DVM; Julie Gilchrist, Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM and Randall Lockwood, PhD. A special report issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 2000 reviewed a 20-year period to determine the types of dog breeds most THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS Virtual Pet Behaviorist YOUR FRIEND AND MINE FOR DOG FIGHTING SCUM LIKETERRY L pictured: dog fighting scum Terry L Williams dog fighting magazine Your Friend and Mine for dog fighting scum likeTerry L Williams, second editor of YF&M

PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. 2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Dog bite victim guide :: Learn the immediate and long-term steps to take after being bitten or attacked by a dog. Our recommendations are not intended as legal advice. DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Dog aggression behavior studies :: Studies, papers and surveys examining dog aggression, fighting breed aggression and shelter dog behavior tests authored by animal behaviorists, veterinarians and animal welfare specialists. ANIMAL SHELTER INVESTIGATIONS Animal shelter investigations :: County and civil grand jury audits and reports of animal service departments, as well as news investigations exposing taxpayer-funded shelters that hide the bite history of dogs up for adoption. TEXAS DOG BITE FATALITIES View a list of fatal dog attacks in Texas recorded by DogsBite.org from 2005 to present. The vast majority of these deadly attacks are inflicted by pit bulls. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing Authority breed-specific policies :: A sampling of public housing authorities with breed-specific policies across the country, the largest being the New York City Housing Authority. YOUR FRIEND AND MINE FOR DOG FIGHTING SCUM LIKETERRY L pictured: dog fighting scum Terry L Williams dog fighting magazine Your Friend and Mine for dog fighting scum likeTerry L Williams, second editor of YF&M DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS CODE OF ORDINANCES, WAUKON, IOWA - 295 - CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS 56.01 Definitions 56.04 Seizure, Impoundment and

Disposition

REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING PIT BULLS AND OTHER RESTRICTED Requirements for Keeping Pit Bulls and Other Restricted Breeds of Dogs On October 24, 2005, The Aurora City Council passed an ordinance (

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PIT BULL ATTACKS

Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years.Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks. 2021 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES Since March 1, 2020, our nonprofit has been monitoring the reduction in media reports regarding fatal dog maulings. During 2020, we saw a 45% decrease in media reports compared to 2019.Of the 46 persons killed by dogs in 2020, nearly one-quarter, 22%, lacked an official news release.From November 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020 (pre-pandemic), there were 19 dog bite fatalities reported. DOG BITE VICTIM GUIDE Dog bite victim guide :: Learn the immediate and long-term steps to take after being bitten or attacked by a dog. Our recommendations are not intended as legal advice. DOG AGGRESSION BEHAVIOR STUDIES Dog aggression behavior studies :: Studies, papers and surveys examining dog aggression, fighting breed aggression and shelter dog behavior tests authored by animal behaviorists, veterinarians and animal welfare specialists. ANIMAL SHELTER INVESTIGATIONS Animal shelter investigations :: County and civil grand jury audits and reports of animal service departments, as well as news investigations exposing taxpayer-funded shelters that hide the bite history of dogs up for adoption. TEXAS DOG BITE FATALITIES View a list of fatal dog attacks in Texas recorded by DogsBite.org from 2005 to present. The vast majority of these deadly attacks are inflicted by pit bulls. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Housing Authority breed-specific policies :: A sampling of public housing authorities with breed-specific policies across the country, the largest being the New York City Housing Authority. YOUR FRIEND AND MINE FOR DOG FIGHTING SCUM LIKETERRY L pictured: dog fighting scum Terry L Williams dog fighting magazine Your Friend and Mine for dog fighting scum likeTerry L Williams, second editor of YF&M DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS CODE OF ORDINANCES, WAUKON, IOWA - 295 - CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS 56.01 Definitions 56.04 Seizure, Impoundment and

Disposition

REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING PIT BULLS AND OTHER RESTRICTED Requirements for Keeping Pit Bulls and Other Restricted Breeds of Dogs On October 24, 2005, The Aurora City Council passed an ordinance (

View Ordinance )

DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS Which breeds are they? Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 16-year period from 2005 to 2020, canines killed 568 Americans.Pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 76% (431) of these deaths. 1 During the 20-year government study period of 1979 to 1998, 2 238 dog bite-related fatalities with DOG BITE VICTIM RESOURCES Dog bite victim resources :: Suggested books and articles for dog bite victims, their family members and friends. If you are searching for a dog bite lawyer, please visit our growing dog bite attorney directory.. Safety & survival books 2020 U.S. DOG BITE FATALITIES In 2020, 5 dog bite fatalities involved canines from 2 or more different breeds, thus producing a death count total of 52 rather than 46.Five dog breeds each contributed to 1 death, including: American bully-mix, Belgian malinois, bull terrier, cane corso and Labrador

retriever.

VICIOUS & DANGEROUS DOG HEARINGS The pit bull "Joy" had been the subject of a Vicious and Dangerous Dog hearing in 2017 for an attack, but the complainant failed to appear. At the 2019 hearing, a woman who was almost killed by the dog testifies about the attack, along with a witness who came to her

rescue.

DONATE NOW - DOGSBITE.ORG DogsBite.org began in October 2007, became a registered nonprofit in 2009 and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organization in April 2011 (Tax ID: 27-1527147). 15 YEAR U.S. DOG BITE FATALITY CHART DogsBite.org: Some dogs don't let go.July 15, 2020 15 Year U.S. Dog Bite Fatality Chart - 2005 to 2019 During this 15-year period, 521 Americans suffered death due to dog bite injury. LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER STUDIES Level 1 trauma studies :: Download PDF file A review of 18 retrospective dog bite studies from U.S. Level 1 trauma centers. In the majority of studies, pit bulls inflicted a higher prevalence and severity of injuries compared with other breeds. POLICE K-9 DOG BITE STUDIES Police K-9 dog bite studies :: Peer-reviewed scientific medical studies published in medical journals examining police K-9 dog bite injuries, as well as research related to police K-9 dog bites and use

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FATAL PIT BULL ATTACK STATE MAPS In the 16-year period of 2005 through 2020, canines killed 568 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 67% (380) of these deaths. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% BREEDS OF DOGS INVOLVED IN FATAL HUMAN ATTACKS IN THE Breeds of Dogs Involved in Fatal Human Attacks in the United States Between 1979 and 1998. September 2000 | By Jeffrey J. Sacks, MD, MPH; Leslie Sinclair, DVM; Julie Gilchrist, Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM and Randall Lockwood, PhD. A special report issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 2000 reviewed a 20-year period to determine the types of dog breeds most Dogs bite. Some dogs don't let go.  |  DogsBite.org is a public

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