Tag Archives: Vicious Dog Owner Loop

Ohio's Weak Dangerous Dog Laws: 4-Part Investigation by Collaboration of News Organizations

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New Legislation is Already Being Crafted A stunning and powerful 4-part investigation into Ohio's weak dangerous dog laws. Part 1: Dog Laws Fail Victims Columbus, OH - In early March, a 4-part investigation was published by a collaboration of news agencies after a 9-month investigation of Ohio's dangerous dog attacks and weak state laws. The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository all participated: "We interviewed nearly 60… [Read full blog post]

The "Vicious Dog Owner Loop" – Explained Simply

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Dogbitelaw.com - Most laws do not count multiple dog bites from different dogs in the same home as a serious problem. This creates a loophole that lets irresponsible owners keep getting new dogs after each attack. Here’s how it works: Vicious Dog Owner Loop If one owner has three dogs, and each dog bites a different person, the law sees this as: ✅ One bite per dog (Not a repeat offense). ❌ Not one owner responsible for three bites. ❌ Not one dangerous dog with multiple attacks. Each… [Read full blog post]

Man in Critical Condition After Pit Bull Attack Dies; Owner Charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstruction

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After man was mauled by a pit bull, the owner was charged with resisting arrest and obstruction. On February 11, we received notice that Michael Fabjon passed away on Sunday, February 9 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He was viciously attacked by a pit bull belonging to Brendan Murphy on February 4 at a residence on Laird Street. He sustained life-threatening injuries to his throat and the front and back of his neck. Murphy was charged with resisting without violence and o… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Dog Owner Charged After Woman, 21, Killed by Two Pit Bull-Type Dogs in Augusta, Georgia

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After Samara Rogers was killed by dogs, the owner was charged with manslaughter. Woman Walking Killed by Dogs Augusta, GA - A 21-year old woman is dead after being attacked by two dogs Wednesday in Augusta. At approximately 10:29 am, Richmond County sheriff's deputies responded to the 3500 block of Ira Road in reference to a dog attack. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowden said the victim, Samara Rogers, was walking on Ira Road when the dogs attacked her. Upon arrival, deputie… [Read full blog post]