Category Archives: Survivors of Vicious Dog Attacks

A collection of posts documenting survivors of vicious dog attacks, their severe and disfiguring injuries and the enduring recovering process.

After Multiple Pit Bull Attacks in the Humboldt County, Emerald Triangle Region, Cliché Red Herring Distracts from Real Issue

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Multiple violent pit bull attacks dominate Humboldt County, Emerald Triangle Region. Fourth Serious Attack Humboldt County, CA - On Friday, another violent dog attack was reported by the Redheaded Blackbelt, a media outlet that serves the Emerald Triangle. This is the fourth violent attack in the region since January 9. Humboldt County has a population of 135,000 and contains cities like Arcata and Eureka and Humboldt Redwoods State Park. We first interacted with the Bl… [Read full blog post]

Victim Shares Account of Vicious Pit Bull Attack on Christmas Day at Seahurst Park in Burien, Washington

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The victim seen at the trauma center with a wound VAC to assist healing (negative pressure wound therapy). Commonly used for large surface area wounds, complex wounds and burn care. Seattle, WA - Recently, an adult male victim sent in his account of a vicious attack by two large pit bulls that occurred on Christmas Day at Seahurst Park in Burien, Washington. What began as a day that most Americans treasure, and in this case, a day when the victim's wife was returning from traveli… [Read full blog post]

Teenager Suffers Critical Injuries, Crushed Trachea, in Violent Pit Bull Attack in Barrow County, Georgia

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Joslyn Stinchcomb, 15, suffered critical injuries and a crushed trachea in pit bull attack. Medical Condition Updates Winder, GA - Last Friday, Joslyn Stinchcomb, 15-years old, was walking in her neighborhood near Bowman Mill Road NE when two pit bulls belonging to a neighbor escaped their owner's property and viciously attacked her. The dogs attacked her head, neck and body; they crushed her trachea, ripped off her scalp and an ear. Joslyn continues to undergo multiple r… [Read full blog post]
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Pit Bull Mauling Victim Undergoes Life Changing Surgery 23 Years After Attack -- Follow Her GoFundMe

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Pit bull mauling victim undergoes life changing surgery decades after being attacked. GoFundMe for Surgeries Wisconsin - In September, Niecie Venzke organized a fundraiser for Denise, who was attacked by her brother's two pit bulls in 1997. The dogs tore off most of her scalp. The fundraiser explains that she is undergoing a new surgery after struggling with sores and infections on her head for many years. "I have had multiple surgeries over the years, but I never had any opt… [Read full blog post]