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2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Man Killed by Pack of Breeding Pit Bulls in Compton, California

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35-year Dominic Cooper was killed by a pack of breeding pit bulls in his backyard in Compton, CA. Man Killed by Pit Bulls Compton, CA - A 35-year old man is dead after being mauled by a pack of breeding pit bulls in the backyard of his home. The attack was reported around 7:10 am in the 900 block of North Thorson Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Just before 9:00 am, deputies were still trying to enter the yard where the pack of aggressive pit bulls were… [Read full blog post]

Ring Camera Video of Pit Bull Attacking Pomeranian in San Francisco Used in Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearing

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Video of pit bull attacking pomeranian is shown during the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearing. Statement of Decision San Francisco, CA - On April 25, 2023, a Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearing was held to determine if a pit bull met the definition of "vicious and dangerous" set forth in the San Francisco Health Code. On February 28, 2023, the pit bull, "Chyna," flew out of an open garage door, grabbed a small dog by the neck, and "shook the dog for approximately five minutes," state… [Read full blog post]

2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Modesto Woman, 93, Dies After Brutal Attack by a Pair of Cane Corsos

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A 93-year old woman died after being attacked by a pair of cane corsos in Modesto, California. Elderly Woman Dies Modesto, CA - On August 31, Modesto police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3600 block of Dothan Drive at approximately 1:30 pm regarding a dog attack. Upon arrival, officers learned an elderly female, who had been outside, was attacked by two large dogs belonging to a nearby neighbor. She sustained "major injuries" and was transported to a hospital,… [Read full blog post]

2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Man Killed by Dog at Visalia Business; Occupational Safety and Health Agency Responded

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On Tuesday, a man was killed by a dog at a Visalia business on S. Santa Fe Street. Man Killed by Dog Visalia, CA - On Tuesday, the Visalia Police Department issued a release about a man attacked and killed by a dog. At 7:48 am, police responded to the 2300 block of South Santa Fe Street regarding an adult male attacked by a dog. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "The Visalia Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded," states the release. "The Ca… [Read full blog post]