Tag Archives: Kansas

2022 Dog Bite Fatality: Man, 38-Years Old, Dies After Multiple Dog Bites in Wichita, Kansas

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Cyrus Talkington, 38-years old, died after multiple dog bites in south Wichita. Man Dies After Dog Bites Wichita, KS - Wichita Police are investigating after a man died after being bitten by a dog while visiting the owner's home in south Wichita. Police identified the victim as 38-year old Cyrus Talkington of Matfield Green, Kansas. The biting incident occurred on April 20 just after 8:00 pm in the 400 block of East 37th Street South. Talkington was bitten by the dog, a canine t… [Read full blog post]

2016 Dog Bite Fatality: 2-Year Old Girl Killed by Pit Bulls in Topeka, Kansas

Estate, Mother Sue Child Protection and Foster Care Agencies Relatives identified the 2-year old Topeka girl killed by pit bulls as Piper Dunbar. Mother Sues State | Lawsuit Filing UPDATE 10/07/18: The mother of Piper Dunbar, who was mauled to death by two pit bulls on September 24, 2016, filed a federal lawsuit against the Kansas child protection agency and one of its foster care contractors. The complaint states both were negligent in reintegrating Piper back into the hom… [Read full blog post]

2012 Dog Bite Fatality: Rescue Pit Bull Kills 2-Year Old Girl; Nearby Restrictions Lifted in 2010

Savannah Edwards, 2-years old, was killed by a rescue pit bull near Topeka. Past Law Clarification UPDATE 12/16/12: A Sunday article by the Topeka Capital-Journal clarifies the history of Shawnee County. The county has never had a breed-specific ordinance, though the City of Topeka, which is the county seat of Shawnee County, once did. Topeka repealed the ordinance in 2010 and now boasts a "behavior-based" ordinance rather than a "breed-based" one. Savannah Edwards was… [Read full blog post]

Wichita Approves New Ordinance: Mandatory Sterilization of Pit Bulls

Breeders Also Targeted Wichita, KA - It was announced today that Wichita City Council approved changes to its animal ordinance. The changes are set to go into effect July 1st. The updated ordinance targets pit bull owners, but all Wichita dog and cat owners will be affected. New requirements for pit bull owners and breeders include (view new ordinance): Mandatory microchipping of pit bulls Mandatory sterilization of pit bulls (unless owner obtains breeder’s license) Hou… [Read full blog post]