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When Deputy David Pike made a house call in response to a complaint pertaining to a damaged mailbox, he got more than he bargained for. The homeowner's German shepherd attacked him biting him in the thigh.In order to fend off the attack, Deputy Pike used a chemical spray on the dog. Fortunately, the dog did not break the deputy's skin. Due to the attack, the owner of the dog was issued a notice...

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Dog bites are a concern in many cities. Many people feel the current laws do little to protect the public at large. Raleigh, North Carolina is no exception. Raleigh residents in particular have reason for concern, as there has been a steady increase in reported dog bites in their town. In 2007, there were 367 bites reported, which was a 56 percent increase over 2000, and the numbers are still...

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One would think that it would be a pretty safe bet that a would-be attacker would shy away from attacking a dog owner when she is in the company of her pit bull. One would think. Last Thursday in Troutdale, Oregon, a man attacked a 19-year-old woman when her pit bull came to her rescue. The pit bull bit the attacker who swiftly left the scene and the woman. The man responsible for the attack is...

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You may recall five months ago when actor Ving Rhames left a good friend and caretaker Jacob Adams at his home while he was on a movie shoot. Rhames was subsequently informed that Adams was found dead the lawn of Rhames' Brentwood home and the 4 dogs on the property had been quarantined pending an investigation under suspicion of a dog attack causing the death.That investigation has wrapped up,...

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Alaska Leads Nation in dog bite Injuries. According to the state's dog bite fatality database and the Alaska Trauma Registry, between the years 1991 through 2002, Alaska had the most dog bite injuries, including deaths, in the nation. There has been a yearly rate of 4.6 injuries per 100,000 people in Alaska. State officials are interested in educating the public on avoiding dog injuries. Many...

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The safety of people as it pertains to dog bites has long been a concern here in the U.S. and abroad. Recently, in Scotland, a new law to control dogs deemed to be dangerous has been in the Scottish Parliament.Alex Neil, a member of the Scottish Labor Party (SLP) wants courts to impose "dog orders" for dangerous pets. The proposed "dog orders" would ensure dogs were micro-chipped and kept under...

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Dog bites are a serious concern for people, particularly for children. Often dog bites occur because the people interacting with dogs need education regarding that interaction and how to keep it fun and free of danger.England's leading behaviourist Kiran Brice, premotes educational course focusing on interacting with dogs safely. Brice said " We are seeing quite a lot of young dogs having...

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The City Council of Apple Valley will hear the first reading of the new ordinance pertaining to dog safety in the community and may approve it as early as October 25, 2007. The new ordinance allows for a more detailed description of what is meant by "proper enclosure." It also bans dangerous dogs from all areas of the city except industrial zones. "A truly dangerous dog is not something we want...

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Nassau County Animal Care and Control will contract for an independent review of operations at their operation. This independent review is due to the fact that the failings of Animal Control have been all over the paper for some time now. The paper has run stories of all kinds of disasters involving Animal Control. The question seems to be "Does Animal Control arbitrarily pick up some pets while...

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Another child is seriously hurt due to a dog bite from an aggressive dog. The two-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after the large bullmastiff dog attacked.The dog attack happened in Florida. The child was in a residence in Saint John's County this morning. She has been taken to Wolfson Children's Hospital.A St. Johns County Animal Control team arrived soon after the incident. They...

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Certain dogs are known to be aggressive. In fact, many insurance companies will not insure a home if one or more of a list of dogs known to be aggressive are present in the home or on the property. As a rule, one dog you won't find on such a list is a Labrador, which is all the more reason that a story about an attack on a small child by a Labrador seems more than a little unusual. In this...

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One would hope that with as much information as there is available regarding dog bites, we would see more caution exercised, particularly when it comes to dogs that are known to be aggressive. Yet, we hear stories such as this one that truly leaves one to wonder "where is the common sense?" Bobby Day, 41, has several pit bulls. One of which attacked a child not more than two years ago. Mr. Day...

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Dog bites are a concern. Every year, dogs bite about 4.7 million people, mostly children, the elderly and mail carriers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing what to do if a strange dog approaches you in a menacing way is a very good idea not only for you but for your children. Who better to learn from than the U.S. Postal Service. In a letter carrier's line...

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No doubt, when you own a dog you become very attached to your pet. The dog is a member of the family and the thought of any harm coming to your dog is difficult to even think about. This may be the case for dog owner Pamela E. Thomas. Although unprovoked, her dog Duke bit two people, he was then classified as vicious and was ordered to be put down or turned into a safe house for the safety of...

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On Monday, in Luce County Circuit Court, Corey Wass pleaded guilty to second-degree child abuse.Iris Wass, who is only 3-years-old, was attacked by a 120 pound Rottweiler. She had cuts and abrasions over 95 percent of her body. At least two of the 11 dog bites went through to the bone. When she arrived at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor she was admitted in critical condition and...

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