Tag «Pit Bull Attacks»

Dangerous Dog Attacks Resulting in Dismemberment and Death are Escalating across the Nation. Public Outcry Elicits New Public Safety Laws in Several States.

Severe and fatal dog attacks on people and beloved pets are escalating across the country. After multiple severe and fatal maulings by dogs adopted from animal shelters, California and Virginia have enacted laws that require animal shelters and animal rescue groups to disclose a dog’s bite history in writing to the person adopting the dog- …

New Package of Michigan Bills Would Bar Local Governments from Regulating Dangerous Breed Dogs – an Affront to Michigan Victims of Dog Attacks

On Tuesday September 26, 2023, a package of preemption bills was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. HB 5039, 5040 and 5041 would prevent local units of government in counties, cities, townships and villages from enacting or enforcing and Breed Safety Legislation or BSL. They have been referred to the Agriculture Committee for review. …

No Justice for Pit Bull Mauling Victim Emma Hernandez After “Not Guilty” Jury Verdict in Detroit

A Wayne County jury found killer pit bull owner, Pierre Cleveland, not guilty of all charges after a six day trial. His dogs fatally mauled Emma Hernandez to death in August of 2019, The Detroit News reported. Cleveland was charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and possession of a dangerous animal causing death. Emma Hernandez, …

We Want to Hear from YOU!

Please tell us your story. We want to know how we can help you. We, as a group of responsible citizens are interested in keeping our communities safe from dangerous dog attacks. We know attacks happen every day and most are never reported in the news. We believe that as we gather data provided by …

Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?

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 …