All articles tagged with #pit bulls
A woman in Portsmouth, Virginia, was fatally mauled by three pit bulls, prompting a statement from the police chief expressing condolences to the victim's family and acknowledging previous interactions with the animals. Neighbors reported previous incidents involving the dogs, and the CDC noted an increase in dog attack fatalities in 2021 compared to 2020, with women being the majority of victims.
A woman died after being mauled by three pit bulls in Portsmouth, Virginia. The incident occurred at a home on Atlanta Avenue, and the dogs are now in custody. Police have not filed any charges and the case is currently labeled as a death investigation. The victim's identity has not been released, and the police chief urged residents to refrain from trespassing or interacting with animals without permission. The community is urged to keep their animals secure to prevent future incidents.
A 35-year-old man in Compton, California, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death in a backyard where he was feeding the dogs. His girlfriend discovered his body in a kennel area and alerted authorities. Investigators found 13 dogs, including eight puppies, in the yard, and the animals were turned over to county animal control officials.
A 63-year-old woman in Taylorsville, Utah, has died after being mauled by her son's pack of pit bulls. The attack occurred in her backyard, and she managed to call the police while still under attack. Officers used pepper spray to reach her and she was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but one of her legs had to be amputated. The woman died in the hospital, and the female dog involved was fatally shot by an officer. The remaining dogs were captured, and the incident is under investigation with no charges filed yet.
An elderly woman and 55 pit bulls were rescued from a home in southwest Albuquerque after deputies found them in various stages of neglect and starvation. The mother was also found to be severely neglected and in need of medical care. Both of her sons were arrested and charged with extreme animal cruelty and neglect of a resident. The surviving dogs were taken to the Bernalillo County Animal Resource Center for treatment, and some were sent to a sanctuary in Utah.
The man who fatally stabbed a 14-year-old rescue dog in Central Park is a known menace, according to fellow dog walkers. The suspect, who walks three pit bull mixes, allegedly let his dogs attack the elderly rescue mutt before stabbing him. Witnesses say the man's dogs are always trying to fight with others and that he lets them run up to people without stopping them. Police are still searching for the suspect, who has not been caught. The attack has left the victim's owner distraught and fearful for his safety.
Police are searching for a man who stabbed a couple's dog, Eli, in Central Park after his three off-leash pit bulls attacked the couple's two leashed dogs. The suspect allegedly pulled out a switchblade and repeatedly stabbed Eli, a pit bull-German Shepherd mix, who later died at an animal hospital. Witnesses described the suspect as a man wearing an orange shirt, orange hat, and blue jeans who fled the scene after the altercation. The investigation is ongoing.
A man was fatally attacked by pit bulls behind his Brooklyn Center home. The victim's wife called 911 after finding her husband unresponsive in their backyard. Police arrived and found the man had been mauled to death by two pit bulls. The dogs were later captured by animal control and are currently being held. The incident is under investigation.