8-Year Old Frankie Flora
New York, NY - On June 14, dog bite victim Frankie Flora and others in favor of overturning the One Free Bite1 rule in the State of New York will host a news conference on the steps of the state capitol building. In 2009, Frankie was horrifically attacked by his aunt's adopted pit bull. Now, 25 surgeries later, designated the 2010 New York Ambassador for The Children's Miracle Network and with a visit to the Whitehouse under his belt, Frankie Flora hopes to change state law.
8-Year Old Set to Hold News Conference on the State Capitol Steps
Dog bite victim and others rally in support of overturning the "One Bite Rule."
YORK (June 11, 2012) On June 14, 2012 outside the New York State
Capitol Building, dog bite victim Frankie Flora and others in favor of
overturning the "One Bite Rule," will host a news conference at 1pm on
the steps of the building.
2009 Frankie Flora was attacked by a pit bull and suffered extreme
severe injuries. Now at 8-years old, the 2010 Ambassador for The
Children’s Miracle Network continues to encourage, inspire and educate
many throughout the State of New York.
York State is a "one-bite state," which means the owner cannot be held
responsible for the dog’s first bite or injury to another, unless the
owner was negligent in his actions to control the dog or if the dog is
known to be dangerous.
Attorney at Law who represents people seriously injured by dogs stated,
"There should be no right to bite. The one bite rule should be rejected
in every state and country."
To support the proposed amendment S.1191 contact:
Senator Breslin 172 State Street, Room 413 Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518.455.2225 Email: breslin@senate.state.ny.usFor information and to support Frankie Flora contact:
Maria Flora 845.223.9877 maria@mariaflora.net, www.frankiefund.com
The end of the One Free Bite era has arrived in New York, and this precious young boy who has undergone unimaginable
injuries is going to help usher it in. New York victims of dog attacks
are urged to attend the news conference in Albany on Thursday, to reach
out to Frankie's mother, Maria Flora, and to show support for Senator
Breslin's proposed amendment by contacting his office. May New York be
the 31st U.S. state to adopt statutory strict liability when a dog bites.
Related articles:
05/15/09: Frankie Flora's Uncle Speaks to Eyewitness News About his Recovery
04/22/09: Wappingers Boy Suffers Life Altering Injures in Pit Bull Attack
It is about time. Do we give bank robbers a pass on their first robbery? Of course not. NO pass for dangerous dog owners. Burn them all at the first bite.
F-Minus in Temperment Testing assigned to OuttofthePits rescue who adopted out this defective mauler and still is a loudmouth in Pit Advocacy.
We will see if Jane Saul Berkey of Animal Farm Foundation in NY, Best Friends Animal Society and the AKC will show any empathy for the victims of dangerous dogs that they promote.
Will they continue to support dangerous dogs at all costs? Is it so important to support the incomes of dangerous dog breeders, owners, and dealers that slaughtered and maimed children, elderly people, and adults are allowed in New York with no responsibility taken? Must minorities pay a disproportionate price for selfish interests of the dangerous dog dealers?
They tell us that man biters were culled. Not true, but where do they stand now? Do they support enabling man biters, or doing the responsible thing and dealing with the man biter immediately.
One free bite means an evitable additional maiming or mauling.
It happens over and over and over and over and over and over again.
Does Best Friends Animal Society say this is ok?
I've been wondering — does anyone know what was done with the pit bull that attacked Frankie? I've looked at all the articles linked to, but nowhere do I see this information.
In this article:
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6785393
it says: "[Frankie's] uncle admits the incident has caused a rift in the family that will require healing as well."
I hope that rift wasn't about whether the pit bull should be put down. I hope this pit bull was put down.
Our understanding is that the dog was put down.
The rift is probably from the six and seven figure medical bills and Frankie Living "The Life of a Thousand Cuts" as the plastic surgeons try to fix the damage.
Of course the rescue which placed the dog hasn't ponied up a dime!