2013 Dog Bite Fatality: Baltimore Woman, 56, Killed by Her Pet Pit Bull

Terry Douglass and Boosie, the 4-year old male pit bull that killed her. Policy Problems UPDATE 11/04/13: On Monday, CBS Baltimore aired a headine segment asking questions about why a pit bull with a history of two attacks was returned to its wheelchair-bound owner. The animal's third attack killed its owner. Reporter Rochelle Ritchie states in the onset of the segment, "Advocates say it should not have happened. In fact, the woman had a huge gash on her face from when the dog h… [Read full blog post]

Father of Pregnant Pacifica Woman Killed by Her Pet Pit Bull Writes Letter

In Memory of Darla Napora Darla Napora, 32-years old, and her unborn child were killed by her beloved pit bull. DogsBite.org - Two years ago today, Darla Napora was mauled to death by one of her two pet pit bulls in her Pacifica home. At the time of the attack, she was 32-years old and reportedly in her sixth month of pregnancy. Her father's letter about her death was first published on July 2nd by the Pit Bull Attack Facebook page. Doug Robinson reflects in his letter how this was the… [Read full blog post]

2013 Dog Bite Fatality: Union City Boy, 6, Killed by Uncle's Pet Pit Bull

Nephi Selu pictured with Kava, the family pit bull that killed the child. Mother Speaks Out UPDATE 06/20/13: The 2-year old male pit bull named Kava that killed a 6-year old boy was euthanized on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the dog owner was identified as Kelala Keanaaina, a San Mateo police officer, and the boy's uncle. Now the boy's mother is speaking out for the first time. Tilema Selu said Nephi was her only child. She said that Nephi was very close to the dog, which is why this comes… [Read full blog post]

2013 Dog Bite Fatality: Fulton County Infant Killed by Family Pit Bull

Beau Rutledge, 2-years old, was killed by family pit bull named "Kissy Face." Father Speaks Out UPDATE 05/23/13: The father of a young boy killed by a family pit bull issued a strong warning about the breed in a WSBTV interview. Back in April, Beau Rutledge, 2-years old, was savagely attacked by his family's pit bull named Kissy Face. The family had owned the dog for 8 years prior to the attack. The scene was so gruesome -- described as being in a horror film by a witness -- that autho… [Read full blog post]