All articles tagged with #dog mauling
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Actor Tyrese Gibson was booked on animal cruelty charges after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's dog in Atlanta; he has rehomed some of the dogs and accepted responsibility, with ongoing concerns about his dogs' behavior.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
A 6-year-old boy was killed and an adult woman was injured in a dog mauling incident in Northeast Portland. The boy opened the door behind the woman as she entered the garage to take care of her two dogs, which are believed to be Great Dane and Mastiff mixes. Despite efforts to stop the attack, including retrieving a gun, the child was declared dead at the scene. The woman was taken to the hospital with severe hand wounds. The dogs, previously considered dangerous, will likely be taken into animal control custody.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive
A 6-year-old boy was killed and a woman injured in a dog mauling incident at a residence in Northeast Portland. The boy's caretaker, who owns two large Great Dane-mastiff mixes, went into the garage to tend to the dogs when the boy followed her and was attacked by one of the dogs. The woman tried to intervene but was unable to stop the attack. The dogs remain in custody, and an investigation is ongoing to determine if the dog owner will face criminal charges.