2012 Dog Bite Fatality: Elderly Oklahoma Man Killed by Two Pit Bulls

James Hurst, 92-years old, was brutally killed by his neighbor's two pit bulls. DNA Confirmation UPDATE 08/17/12: DNA results show that blood found on two pit bulls captured at the mauling scene matched the victim, according to Sheriff's Investigator Nathan Calloway.1 James Hurst died shortly after arriving at the hospital due to his grievous injuries. The two pit bulls had a history of escaping their yard a few houses down from the Hurst home. District Attorney Emily Redm… [Read full blog post]

Pit Bull Ordinance Passes in Malden City, Massachusetts

Pit Bull Muzzle Law Malden, MA - On Tuesday, Malden City Council approved a measure requiring pit bull-type dogs to wear a muzzle in public. The city now joins a growing number of municipalities in Massachusetts to place restrictions on the notorious breed, including: Boston, Lowell, Lynn, Worcester and others (See: Full list). The 7-4 vote follows three years of discussion and debate and represents a legislative victory for Councillor Neil C. Kinnon who has fought for the… [Read full blog post]