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2023 Unreported Dog Bite Fatality: Family Files Federal Lawsuit After Woman Killed by Son's Known Vicious Dogs

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Estela Manteca died after being attacked by her son's known vicious dogs. The Complaint Pharr, TX - On January 3, 2025, a daughter and a granddaughter of a 91-year old woman killed by her son's pack of vicious dogs in 2023 filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Pharr, Texas seeking $100 million in damages. The plaintiffs brought the action against the city "for the gross failure of its public works division to protect Estela Manteca from a foreseeable and preventable attac… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Dog 'Busted Out of a Kennel,' Attacked and Killed 2-Year Old Girl in Wichita Falls, Texas

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Anaya Davis was killed by a pit bull after it busted out of a kennel and attacked her on Sunday. Two People Charged UPDATE 01/27/25: Two people were arrested Monday in connection to the pit bull mauling death of 2-year old Anaya Davis on December 29, according to Wichita Falls Police Public Information Officer Brian Arias. Deidre Jo Wheeler, 34, and Lacharles Demaio Ramsey, 35, each face multiple charges of abandoning, endangering a child and both have criminal histories dat… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Kansas City Man Dies After Being Attacked by Vicious Dog Pack While Riding his Bicycle

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Chris Culbertson, 46, died after being attacked by a vicious dog pack while riding his bicycle. Habitual Offender UPDATE 10/15/24: The Kansas City Star reports that police had received over 15 complaints about the pack of pit bulls living in the 3200 block East 80th Street prior to the dogs attacking Chris Culbertson, but no action had been taken by the city's animal control service, KC Pet Project. On November 2, Culbertson was on his bike when he was savagely attacked by seve… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Schenectady Man Killed by Pit Bulls Behind Residence in Albany; Police Officer Fires on Vicious Dogs

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James Provost, 60-years old, was killed by pit bulls behind a residence in Albany, New York. Felony Indictment UPDATE 01/05/25: On Friday, Omar Daniels, 44, was arrested in connection to the death of James Provost, 60. Daniels was indicted for one count of second-degree manslaughter, one count of criminally negligent manslaughter and three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. On October 6, 2024, officers responded to the backyard of 594 Central Avenue after reports… [Read full blog post]