SOUTH CAROLINA
A 72 year old, off duty volunteer fireman rescued a 6 year old girl who was being attacked by two pit bulls last Wednesday at a school bus stop in Rockingham.
"Haiden suffered several bite marks, a punctured lung and two broken ribs. She has five staples in her head and what her mother said was too many stitches to count.
Thanks to Covington, Haiden will make a full recovery.
When Foster asked Covington what he thinks about people calling him a hero, he replied, “That’s not the case as far as being a hero, just right place at the right time.”
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/one-heroic-act-that-saved-a-6-year-old-from-a-horrific-dog-attack/90493… … See MoreSee Less
3 hours ago
ARKANSAS
A Montgomery county man believes his two pit bulls were killed in December by a neighbor who had complained that his dogs had acted threatening toward him and had gone after his chickens.
"Montgomery County Sheriff David White said his office has received several complaints.
"We has several calls going all the way back to October in reference to theses dogs getting after chickens," Sheriff White said.
Sheriff White said the circumstances around the case are difficult.
"You got two sides, two legitimate complaints on each side. You got one side stating that the dog was vicious towards them and you got the other side saying the killing was unnecessary," Sheriff White said."
www.fox16.com/news/local-news/owner-hopes-for-justice-after-dogs-killed-by-arrows/1702377030 … See MoreSee Less
1 day ago
PENNSYLVANIA
An Outdoors columnist describes his attack by a pit bull mix while at a friend’s house on December 21.
"I understand why folks own sporting dogs and toy dogs like ours, but I have to admit that, given the history and reputation of the breed, I fail to comprehend the fascination some people have for the pit bull or the appeal of pit bull ownership. Nonetheless, this oft vilified dog (pit bull is actually not a breed, but an umbrella term that includes many breeds that descended from bulldogs and terriers), boasts many devoted advocates and dedicated defenders who passionately proclaim the pit bull “breeds” should not be condemned because of a few bad actors.
On one level that point of view appears reasonable, yet it seems as though pit bulls and pit bull attacks are routinely in the news. Within a week of my unfortunate episode, a report of a pair of pit bulls attacking and killing a leashed Bichon Frise while mauling and maiming its owner as he walked his pet aired on a Philadelphia TV station. Other equally horrific accounts and worse are commonplace. Initially, pit bull breeds were was trained for bull baiting and dog fighting, and evolved tremendous jaw strength and an aggressive swagger along the way. My dogs’ veterinarian, who remains wary of the breed, noted that these dogs can exert 600 pounds of pressure with their jaws. This, along with their tendency to hold on and shake, is why the bite of a pit bull like the one I endured can be so devastating, destructive, and disfiguring."
www.dailylocal.com/sports/tatum-pit-bull-perils-how-i-survived-an-unprovoked-dog/article_18d97f84… … See MoreSee Less
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