Category Archives: Dog Attacks on Senior Citizens

A collection of blog posts from the DogsBite.org Blog about dog attacks on senior citizens, who often suffer severe or fatal injury after being attacked by a pit bull or other dangerous breeds.

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Ohio Woman and Her Dog Killed by Vicious Dogs in Condominium Complex

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A woman, 73, was killed by vicious dogs in her condominium complex in Ashville. Other people and dogs were also attacked. The dogs had a history of violence, including killing dogs previously. Dog Owners Arrested UPDATE 10/21/24: In a significant development, two people were arrested Monday after two pit bulls killed a 73-year old woman and at least one dog last week at the Ashton Village condominium complex. The local paper, The Scioto Post, states that around 6:00 pm Monda… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Pair of German Shepherds Kill 91-Year Old Female Owner in Chehalis, Washington

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A pair of German shepherds killed their 91-year old female owner in Chehalis. Dogs Kill Owner Chehalis, WA - On Friday, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office issued a press release about a fatal dog mauling. On September 25, around 2:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of River Road for a report of a dog bite. "When they arrived, they discovered the victim had been attacked by two of her own German Shepherds, resulting in major trauma to both of her lower arm… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Estate of Arkansas Man Killed by Three Violent Pit Bulls Awarded $15 Million

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Reuben Pierce, 70, died three months after being mauled by three violent pit bulls. Complaint and Judgment Jacksonville, AR - On October 30, 2023, "Reuben Pierce was attacked and mauled by defendants’ pit bull dogs. Reuben Pierce’s injuries were horrible and painful. Mr. Pierce was hospitalized and received medical care from October 30, 2023, until he passed away on January, 24, 2024," state court filings. On August 19, 2024, Judge Sanders Huckabee awarded the plaintiff… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Pit Bull Fatally Attacks Woman Riding Bicycle in Florence, South Carolina

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Owners Arrested, Charged with Misdemeanor After Mauling Death Karen Nelson, 71, was fatally attacked by a pit bull while riding her bicycle. Owners arrested UPDATE 07/17/24: The owners of a pit bull that killed 71-year old Karen Nelson on July 10 were charged with owning a dangerous animal, a misdemeanor, in connection to her death, Florence police said. Justin Conroy, 40, of 105 Williams Way, Chapin, and Ashley Maclean, 30, of 1134 Clarendon Avenue, were taken into custod… [Read full blog post]