Tag Archives: Pit Bull Dog Aggression

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Ohio Woman and Dog Killed by Vicious Dogs in Condominium Complex; Owners Found Guilty of Manslaughter

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A woman, 73, was killed by vicious dogs at her condominium complex in Ashville. Other people and dogs were also attacked. The dogs had a history of violence, including killing dogs previously. Mother and Son Sentenced UPDATE 04/02/25: On Wednesday, a mother and son were sentenced to over 10 years in prison in connection to the mauling death of Jo Echelbarger. Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Chafin sentenced Susan Withers and her son Adam to the maximum allow… [Read full blog post]
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2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Pit Bull Kills L.A. Owner with 'Bite to the Throat' in Late May; No Mainstream Media Reports

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West Valley shelter, where a pit bull that killed its owner was quarantined. Records Obtained Los Angeles, CA - Last week, City Watch LA was the sole publication to report that a pit bull killed its owner by a "bite to the throat." The attack occurred on May 30, 2024 in the West Valley. Records obtained from Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) state the dog, "Ice" was "under quarantine for a Level 5 bite to the throat of the owner." The 53-year old victim was unconscious when transpo… [Read full blog post]
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Family Shares Account After Dog Survives Violent Pit Bull Attack; Layla is Currently Recovering

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Layla is on the mend after surviving a violent pit bull attack on May 9, 2024. DogsBite.org - On May 9, we received a request to help a family whose German shorthaired pointer, Layla, was attacked by an off-leash pit bull. The dog grabbed Layla by the chest and shook. She also sustained multiple injuries on her right back side, requiring stitches and draining tubes. She now wears an extra-large recovery cone. Layla turned 5-years old in April. The family set up a "comfy corner for… [Read full blog post]

Chilling Video Captures Pit Bull Attacking Man and His Cavapoo in Bensenville, Illinois; Victim Shares Account of the Attack

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David and his cavapoo "Kali" were viciously attacked by a loose pit bull in Bensenville, Illinois. Bensenville, IL - Just after the New Year, David, who is heard on this video trying to save the life of his dog, sent in his account of the attack that occurred on September 29, 2022. The video is chilling because of what you can hear but cannot fully see as he attempts to "extricate Kali (and later, myself) from the jaws of the pit bull." Kali suffered severe and crushing injuries in th… [Read full blog post]