Promoting Public Safety Through Canine Awareness Education and Legislation
The City of Detroit has been in the hot seat as severe and fatal pit bull attacks continue to make national news. On August 19, 2019, Emma Hernandez, age 9, was fatally mauled by 3 pit bulls. In 2015, Xavier Strickland, age 4, was fatally mauled by 4 pit bulls while walking to school with …
Pit bull owner, Pierre Cleveland, has been charged with second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and having a dangerous animal causing death. During his arraignment, prosecutors alleged that Cleveland knew his pit bull dogs were vicious, stating that in July, one of his dogs had killed one puppy and another of the dogs had killed multiple …
Abel, the pit bull mix was surrendered to UPAWS shelter in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After passing the “SAFER” temperament test, the shelter adopted him to a family. That day, Abel attacked an 18 year old. The victim sustained severe injuries requiring reconstructive surgeries. Due to pressure from Pit Bull advocates, instead of humanely euthanizing the …
2019- Researchers from Ohio State University found that pit bulls and mixed breed dogs have the highest risk of biting children. The intent of the study, conducted by the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, is to provide parents information when deciding what type of dog to own. “This research highlights …
Please watch this video compilation and share it. It could save your life or that of someone you love. Pit bulls were bred specifically to kill. They have a genetic trait for unpredictable, explosive aggression. No one can train genetic traits out of any dog breed. Fighting breed dogs will always be unpredictable. Sound, odor …
The pit bull ban in Parma, OH was officially upheld following a recount after the May 7 vote. The breed-specific legislation, which has been on the books for more than three decades, will remain in effect, despite much protest by pit bull advocates. After hearing much debate, the city council decided to put the issue …
Renowned Attorney Ken Phillips of DogBiteLaw.com discusses his law practice and facts about pit bulls on Rover Radio.
Philadelphia based journalist and author, Thom Nickels, recently wrote about Philly’s Pit Bull problem – “Pit bull lovers are like people who belong to religious cults. They have lost the ability to reason and think rationally. The pit bull to them is a golden calf, an idol that must be protected at all costs.”
DogsBite.org recorded 36 fatal dog attacks in 2018. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (26) of these deaths. It’s worse than ever…When a product causes harm or death it is immediately taken off the market…Why are legislators overlooking the #1 canine killer of people pets and livestock- PIT BULLS?!Public Safety is at risk. The medical community says …
Pit Bull Euthanized after Shelter Volunteer’s Death Christine Liquori was the victim of a fatal mauling at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Florida. Trying to “save them all” cost this shelter volunteer her life. The mentality of pit bull fanatics in denial of breed traits is costing many their lives – countless innocent …