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| map_id | Date | Keywords | Title | City | State | Country | Address | lat | lng | Description | Location | CategoryMonth | Category | HumanDeath | Approved | Link | Postal Code |
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| 7 | 10/07/2021 | Property invasion | Yorkie mauled by neighborhood pit bull | Chillicothe | Ohio | United States | Chillicothe, Ohio, United States | 393.331.197,00 | -829.824.019,00 | The pit bull invaded the other dog's yard to attack it. Neighbors said this wasn’t the first time the pit bull got loose and was running at large | Victim's yard | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://www.sciotopost.com/chillicothe-dog-bites-owner-charged-for-dangerous-animal | ||
| 7 | 10/05/2021 | Police attacked | An officer fatally shot a pit bull that attacked him during an arrest | Beaumont | California | United States | Beaumont, California, United States | 339.294.606,00 | -116.977.248,00 | The injured officer was transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, there was no word on the severity of the injuries. A 57-year-old male from Beaumont faces charges of terrorist threats, brandishing a weapon, and resisting arrest. | Deputy on call | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://kesq.com/news/2021/10/06/dog-dies-after-biting-police-officer-during-arrest-in-beaumont | ||
| 7 | 10/04/2021 | Animal workers | Veterinarian office staff person, 20, attacked by pit bull | Staten Island | New York | United States | Staten Island, New York, United States | 405.795.317,00 | -741.502.007,00 | A pit bull bit the worker, 20, who was taking it for a walk in a dog run behind the animal hospital | Animal Shelter | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://www.silive.com/news/2021/10/worker-taken-to-hospital-after-shes-bitten-by-dog-at-animal-hospital-on-si.html | ||
| 7 | 10/03/2021 | Child attacked, Cyclist attacked | 2 pit bulls attack 12-year-old girl on bike plus people coming to save her | Roy | Utah | United States | Roy, Utah, United States | 411.616.108,00 | -1.120.263.313,00 | The pit bulls pulled the child off the bike and to the ground, biting her over and over again. | In street | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://kutv.com/news/local/12-year-old-girl-good-samaritans-injured-in-dog-attack | ||
| 7 | 10/03/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Toddler, 16 months old, killed in home by one of the family's two repeat offender pit bulls | Akron | Ohio | United States | Akron, Ohio, United States | 410.814.447,00 | -815.190.053,00 | Police blame a quarrel between two adults for provoking the pit bull into mauling the child to death | In home | 2021-10 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wkyc.com/amp/article/news/local/akron/16-month-old-girl-dies-attacked-dog-akron/95-213310f9-b1b8-45b8-b271-998c5a7e124f | |
| 7 | 10/02/2021 | Property invasion | 2 pit bulls kill beloved cat | Ahoskie | North Carolina | United States | Ahoskie, North Carolina, United States | 362.868.223,00 | -769.846.808,00 | One of the pit bulls had our cat in its mouth, shaking it like a rag doll. | Victim's yard | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2021/10/05/ahoskie-man-seeks-answers-after-dogs-kill-family-pet/ | ||
| 7 | 10/01/2021 | Child attacked, Lifeflight | 6-year-old girl airlifted after being attacked by what appears to be a pit bull mix | Homosassa | Florida | United States | Homosassa, Florida, United States | 287.813.722,00 | -826.151.001,00 | Animal control officers with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office had to sedate the involved canine with a tranquilizer-dart gun before they could remove it from the home. | In home | 2021-10 | 101 | 1 | https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/child-airlifted-for-treatment-after-dog-bite-canine-euthanized-tested-for-diseases/article_a0a798f0-22f5-11ec-b6be-cff09c6319c9.html | ||
| 7 | 09/29/2021 | Owner attacked | Woman attacked by three dogs (blue pit bull, mastiff and a boxer mix) in her home and suffered facial and arm injuries. | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States | Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States | 349.879.281,00 | -958.142.885,00 | The victim, 56, suffered injuries to her face and arm and was taken to St. John’s in Tulsa for care. | In home | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://ktul.com/news/local/woman-attacked-by-three-dogs-in-pittsburg-county | ||
| 7 | 09/29/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized | Third attack by multi-repeat-offender pit bull and Akita-mix -- man and his dog were attacked | Elmwood Park | Illinois | United States | Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States | 419.211.423,00 | -878.092.266,00 | The chief says a man was walking his dog when the two dogs — a Pitbull and Akita mix — attacked them. Both the dog and dog owner were bitten. Back in May 2021, the Pitbull and Akita mix were accused of attacking two people and their dogs in Palatine. Then, in August 2021, the dogs were accused of attacking a woman and her retriever mix. | On walk with dog | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/2-dogs-accused-of-multiple-attacks-in-chicago-suburbs-have-bitten-again-police-say | ||
| 7 | 09/26/2021 | 9-year-old girl repeatedly kicked a loose pit bull to stop it from attacking the bichon/shih tzu mix that she was walking | Worcester | Massachusetts | United States | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | 422.625.932,00 | -718.022.934,00 | The pit bull started attacking Peaches, the family's eight-year-old Bichon Shih Tzu. Pasquale, who's only nine-years-old, says her instincts kicked in. "I kicked the pit bull five times," said Pasquale. "It would not let go. So then, some of the neighbors came out and helped me." | On walk with dog | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2021/09/26/nine-year-old-saves-dog | |||
| 7 | 09/24/2021 | Man, 21, killed by two dogs, one of which looks like a pit bull-type dog | Coweta County | Georgia | United States | Coweta County, Georgia, United States | 333.716.708,00 | -847.315.563,00 | Preliminary evidence appears to indicate the victim had broken into the home | On front porch of a house | 2021-09 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dogs-maul-intruder-found-dead-by-homeowner | ||
| 7 | 09/24/2021 | Lifeflight | Amber LaBelle, 42, was fatally mauled by a repeat-offender pit bull that had previously attacked 2 childrend | Myrtle Point | Oregon | United States | Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States | 43.064.832,00 | -124.138.992,00 | The killer pit bulls's owner, Springfield resident Sara Nicholes, had reportedly left her pit bull in the care of Jeremy Robertson, who was at LaBelle’s home. He left the pit bull at her apartment to run errands. LeBelle yelled for her children to get out of the house when the pit bull started attacking. Her children witnessed their mother being mauled to death by the pit bull. | In home | 2021-09 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.kezi.com/templates/AMP?contentID=575399771 | |
| 7 | 09/22/2021 | Jogger, Neighborhood terrorized | A pack of repeat-offender dogs (including pit bull mixes) attacked a woman jogging and have been terrorizing the neighborhood. | West Nashville | Tennessee | United States | West Nashville, Tennessee, United States | 36.158.946,00 | -868.463.888,00 | Since this happened, she's heard from her Charlotte Park neighbors that this has happened to others. The dogs were brought to the shelter where their owner picked them up the next day. | In street | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.newschannel5.com/news/west-nashville-neighbors-say-pack-of-dogs-responsible-for-multiple-attacks | ||
| 7 | 09/23/2021 | Child attacked | Officers look for a loose pit bull mix that attacked a child causing facial injuries. | Janesville | Wisconsin | United States | Janesville, Wisconsin, United States | 426.827.885,00 | -890.187.222,00 | Police said a child was bitten in the face between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Thursday by a loose dog in Adams Park at the corner of Glen and Caroline streets. The animal was described as a skinny brown and white pit bull mix with no collar | City park | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.gazettextra.com/no_meter/janesville-police-seek-help-in-dog-bite-incident/article_0360e116-1ea7-5e16-bf18-a1469f674c1f.html | ||
| 7 | 09/21/2021 | Senior attacked | Frank J. Cobb, 70, killed by pit bull | Phenix City | Alabama | United States | Phenix City, Alabama, United States | 324.709.761,00 | -850.007.653,00 | A southeast Alabama man was killed in a dog attack while he was out walking. Police found the 70-year-old victim on the ground with a serious injury to his left arm. He was later moved to an Atlanta hospital where he died. | In street | 2021-09 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/montgomery/2021/09/70-year-old-southeast-alabama-man-killed-in-dog-attack.html | |
| 7 | 09/20/2021 | Child attacked, Friend's pit bull | 3-year-old girl severely mauled and her parents injured by a pit bull at the home of a family friend | Vernon | New Jersey | United States | Vernon, New Jersey, United States | 411.947.018,00 | -744.937.943,00 | The girl's lung has collapsed, and she has multiple lacerations to her face, loss of her nose and her ear. This will require extensive plastic surgery for facial reconstruction, amongst many other medical procedures. | In friend's home | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/sussex-county/2021/09/3-year-old-girl-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-by-family-friends-pit-bull.html | ||
| 7 | 09/20/2021 | A loose pit bull attacked a Great Dane | Elmhurst | Illinois | United States | Elmhurst, Illinois, United States | 418.994.744,00 | -879.403.418,00 | A pit bull ran across North Avenue and attacked a person's Great Dane about 4 p.m. Monday near Willow Road. The pit bull's caregiver, Zachary R. Andrew, 31, of East Moline, was cited on a charge of having a dog at large | In street | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/pit-bull-issue-missing-car-elmhurst-police/ar-AAOMk2z | |||
| 7 | 09/19/2021 | A lhasa apso was severely attacked and its owners injured by three loose pit bulls | Pinetop-Lakeside | Arizona | United States | Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States | 341.425.438,00 | -1.099.603.843,00 | 3 pit bulls mauled a Lhasa Opso and bit its two owners along the walking trail at Woodland Park. The 8-pound dog, Snickers, sustained massive injuries and nearly died. The pit bulls also bit the little dog’s owners. One pit bull was loose, and the other two were on leashes, but pulled away from their masters and “bolted” towards them to attack. An animal control officer identified as Chelsea Hass released the animals back to their owners. | City park | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.wmicentral.com/pit-bulls-maul-dog-bite-owners-in-vicious-attack-at-park/article_187034eb-062d-5c6d-86fb-610810f1c887.html | |||
| 7 | 09/19/2021 | Child attacked, Cyclist attacked, Neighborhood terrorized | 2 pit bulls rampage in neighborhood, severely attack man riding bicycle causing hospitalization as well as attacking his wife, a 12-year-old boy, and a goldendoodle | Franklin Park | Illinois | United States | Franklin Park, Illinois, United States | 419.348.537,00 | -87.879.523,00 | Police reports described the bites as cutting through flesh down to the muscle and tendons. The 2 pit bulls began rampage by attacking a goldendoodle. After attacking the goldendoodle, one of the two pit bulls attacked a 12-year-old boy who was walking out of a barbershop to his mother’s car. The boy suffered deep cuts on his back and a bloody chin, the reports said. Animal control left the pit bulls with their female owner, at least temporarily | In street | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/ct-fhj-guzman-dog-victim-tl-0930-20210927-d62yl26isfgyphryktkfyckv5e-story.html | ||
| 7 | 09/19/2021 | Repeat-offender pit bull with history of roaming and attacking has fatally mauled a dog | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | United States | Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States | 407.889.746,00 | -765.588.473,00 | A city mother and daughter have been charged for allegedly owning pit bulls that have a history of escapes and attacks, including an incident Sunday during which a domestic dog was killed. | Unspecified | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.newskudo.com/pennsylvania/shamokin/crime-safety/3906665-mother-daughter-charged-for-their-alleged-role-in-dog-attack | |||
| 7 | 09/18/2021 | Property invasion, Senior attacked | 70-year-old woman in hospital following severe attack by stray pit bull | Austin | Texas | United States | Austin, Texas, United States | 30.267.153,00 | -977.430.608,00 | Her wound is three to four inches wide and one to two inches deep, down to the muscle. Days before, they had pleaded with Animal Control to do something with the threatening pit bull, which had also threatened other neighbors. | Victim's yard | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.fox7austin.com/news/70-year-old-woman-in-hospital-following-attack-by-stray-dog | ||
| 7 | 09/18/2021 | Police attacked | An officer checking on the status of a juvenile runaway was attacked by a pit bull that charged out of the home. | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin | United States | Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States | 443.835.763,00 | -898.173.465,00 | The pit bull charged out of the home and attacked the officer three times, biting and causing many injuries. During the third attack, the officer fired his weapon to prevent the pit bull from causing further injuries. The press release said the officer was transported by ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for the injuries. The pit bull was sent to a veterinarian for medical testing. | Deputy on call | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/dog-attacks-wisconsin-rapids-officer-gun-fired/ar-AAOAJzs | ||
| 7 | 09/15/2021 | Apartment building | A woman and her dog were attacked by a loose pit bull. | Fargo | North Dakota | United States | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | 468.771.863,00 | -967.898.034,00 | The owner told police the white and gray pit bull came running at her dog unprovoked. The woman attempted to get her dog away but the pit bull had her pet by the neck and she was cut on the wrist trying to separate the dogs. The pit bull owner did a pit and run. | In front of apartment building | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.kvrr.com/2021/09/17/police-looking-for-owner-of-pit-bull-that-attacked-woman-and-her-dog | ||
| 7 | 09/14/2021 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | Loretta Mae Moore, 84, was fatally mauled by her son's five dogs which included at least one pit bull. | Lebanon | Indiana | United States | Lebanon, Indiana, United States | 400.483.744,00 | -864.691.677,00 | Part of her arm was missing and has never been found, and all five dogs had apparent blood stains around their mouths. The dogs' owner does not want them put down. | In home | 2021-09 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.heraldbulletin.com/indiana/news/dogs-that-killed-lebanon-woman-will-probably-escape-euthanasia/article_14c025c5-ce8a-5858-8c14-f23956c861e7.html | |
| 7 | 09/14/2021 | Postal workers | A mail carrier was attacked by a pit bull while on her route. | Warren | Ohio | United States | Warren, Ohio, United States | 412.375.569,00 | -808.184.166,00 | The carrier told police she had just walked onto the porch of a home on Homewood Avenue when two dogs ran through the open front door. She said she was attacked by a pit bull. Police say the woman had a puncture wound and scratches on her leg. | In street | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.wfmj.com/story/44738408/letter-carrier-reports-dog-attack-at-warren-home | ||
| 7 | 09/14/2021 | Two men reportedly stabbed a man who was walking his dogs after their loose dog attacked. | Seattle | Washington | United States | Seattle, Washington, United States | 476.062.095,00 | -1.223.320.708,00 | The 39-year-old victim was walking his dogs at Occidental Park around 9:15 a.m. when an unleashed pit bull attacked his two animals. The unleashed pit bull belonged to the suspects, a 47-year-old man and a 29-year-old man. When the victim confronted the suspects, one of which was Dominque DeSean Jones, about their pit bull, one of the suspects threatened to stab the victim. The victim then pepper-sprayed the men, who proceeded to stab and slash the victim. | City park | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.q13fox.com/news/police-2-men-stab-victim-after-dispute-over-dog-attack-in-downtown-seattle | |||
| 7 | 09/14/2021 | Owner attacked | Man and a woman were attacked by their own pet pit bull in out-of-the-blue, unprovoked attack | South Brunswick | New Jersey | United States | South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States | 403.806.901,00 | -745.316.938,00 | Officers arrived to find a 63-year-old man with several bite marks on his arms and legs and a 65-year-old woman with bite marks on her wrist, police said. Both residents told police the attack was unprovoked. | In home | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/pit-bull-attacks-seriously-injures-owner-in-south-brunswick/ar-AAOrtvk | ||
| 7 | 09/13/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls, Senior attacked | 8-year-old girl and her grandmother viciously attacked by a pack of 5, repeat-offender dogs. Some of the dogs in the video are pit bull type dogs | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | United States | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | 354.675.602,00 | -975.164.276,00 | An 8-year-old girl is recovering after a pack of dogs attacked her and her grandmother in their own neighborhood, and members of the community say it’s not the first attack. The girl, Emma, is currently out of the hospital after being attacked on Monday. She had to have her ear stitched back in three places. She and her grandmother, Rose Pinkston, received bites and bruises as well. “All of a sudden they just jumped on us,” Pinkston said. “She took off running and of course they attacked her and they bit me.” | In street | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-neighbors-say-this-isnt-the-first-incident-with-violent-pack-of-dogs-after-saving-8-year-old-grandmother-from-attack | ||
| 7 | 09/09/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion, Senior attacked | Man viciously mauled while in his front yard by three of his neighbor's repeat-offender pit bulls. | Klamath Falls | Oregon | United States | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States | 42.224.867,00 | -1.217.816.704,00 | The pit bulls bit him on the shin clear down to the bone and they tore muscle on his arm that might be irreparably damaged. He was able to get back to his front door, but was bleeding profusely. After the fact, Lashley’s front yard, landscaped with white pebbles, was flecked with blood. The front door was also covered in blood. When he tried to get into the house, he realized the door was locked and he had dropped his keys in the yard as he fought with the pit bulls. “I was hitting them with my fists, hitting them with rocks,” Lashley said. “I was trying to protect my face and my neck because I know they like to go for that.” The pit bulls eventually got a hold of him again and drug him back out onto the lawn, where the mauling continued. ”My arm was just pouring out blood,” he said. “One was biting my arm and the other was biting my leg.” The pits had threatened other neighbors before but authorities did not respond to complaints. | Victim's yard | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.heraldandnews.com/news/local_news/pack-of-pit-bulls-maul-klamath-falls-man/article_4c182370-5344-594a-9df0-aa5c99d66100.html | ||
| 7 | 09/05/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion, Senior attacked | A 77-year-old woman is fighting for her life in serious condition after being attacked by two loose, repeat-offender American Bulldogs aka pit bulls | Miami | Florida | United States | Miami, Florida, United States | 257.616.798,00 | -801.917.902,00 | 2 pit bulls ran into the front yard of a home and mauled 77-year-old Jeannine Jean Marie. Miami-Dade Animal Services said the dogs are American Bulldogs. The pit bull owner dogs the pit bulls are friendly. | Victim's yard | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/77-year-old-woman-hospitalized-after-dog-attack-outside-miami-home | ||
| 7 | 09/05/2021 | Police attacked | Pit bull breaks free from leash and fatally mauls a small dog being walked and injures the dog's owner | Cape Coral | Florida | United States | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | 265.628.537,00 | -819.495.331,00 | The pitbull dragged Cody into a yard off Cornwallis Parkway. “He kept biting at his neck. And at one point he dropped him and Cody wasn’t moving. Cody’s eyes were bulging and he looked up at me like ‘Help me’ and I couldn’t help him.” The pit bull also attacked first responders. | On walk with dog | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://abc-7.com/news/local/2021/09/08/woman-mourns-the-loss-of-her-dog-after-another-dog-attacks-them-in-cape-coral | ||
| 7 | 09/02/2021 | Lifeflight, Neighbor's pit bulls | 46-year-old man airlifted after being severely mauled by 4 pit bulls | Interlachen | Florida | United States | Interlachen, Florida, United States | 296.238.574,00 | -818.903.684,00 | His legs were severely mauled. He also is suffering from neck and head trauma, massive trauma to his legs and now has missing teeth. He also needed a finger to be reattached. Sheriff H.D. ‘Gator’ DeLoach says not to blame the pit bulls. | On neighbour's property | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/man-found-naked-severely-mauled-by-dogs-in-putnam-county/77-e595bf8e-7bb6-40b1-884f-774e4f7a8325 | ||
| 7 | 09/02/2021 | 21-year-old woman on vacation attacked by a pit bull that was let out of a truck unleashed | Broward County | Florida | United States | Broward County, Florida, United States | 26.190.096,00 | -80.365.865,00 | "I didn’t touch the dog, didn’t call the dog. It was just very unprovoked,” Beale told Boston 25 News by Zoom Tuesday. “It happened within a matter of seconds. He ran at me and grabbed my elbow. And my boyfriend and his dad and uncle were trying to get the pit bull off me by punching it and kicking it.” The pit bull owner did a pit and run, leaving the victim in a pool of blood. | Parking lot | 2021-09 | 100 | 1 | https://www.boston25news.com/news/local-woman-injured-dog-attack-during-florida-vacation/XA4WUCP7WJBKJDYJ5OFF6PKIWA | |||
| 7 | 09/01/2021 | The owner of the two pit bulls that fatally mauled a Yorkshire Terrier was issued a $250 ticket. | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 492.827.291,00 | -1.231.207.375,00 | Viviane Roy was walking her eight-year-old terrier Pooky off-leash near Granville Island the afternoon of Sept. 1 when the attack took place. According to Roy’s report to the City of Vancouver’s animal services, the attack lasted seven minutes during which Pooky received wounds all over his body. A week later Roy made the difficult decision to euthanize Pooky as a result of his injuries. The money from the fine goes to the city, not the victim. | On walk with dog | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/346143/Vancouver-dog-owner-ticketed-250-after-Pit-Bulls-fatally-injures-Yorkshire-Terrier | |||
| 7 | 08/31/2021 | Vet's 15-year-old maltipoo mauled to death by a pit bull during walk. Pit bull owner does pit and run. | San Francisco | California | United States | San Francisco, California, United States | 377.749.295,00 | -1.224.194.155,00 | "I turned my head and my dog Boo Boo's head was in the dog's mouth. I couldn't do anything about it. "There were puncture wounds in his head. I did the best I could." Boo Boo was dead. And the woman with the pit bull was gone. | On walk with dog | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/sf-womans-15-year-old-maltipoo-mauled-to-death-by-another-dog-during-walk-owner-runs-off/ar-AAOCGOD | |||
| 7 | 08/30/2021 | Family pit bulls, Police attacked | Repeat-offender pit bull attacks family member, police | Janesville | Wisconsin | United States | Janesville, Wisconsin, United States | 426.827.885,00 | -890.187.222,00 | The pit bull had been briefly quarantined after an attack on a girl in July 2021, but it was released to its owner Aug. 10 2021. | In home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.gazettextra.com/news/local/janesville-dog-bites-again-could-be-euthanized/article_b37c6a44-f604-56b4-9404-efb4e6c137df.html | ||
| 7 | 08/26/2021 | Animal workers, Lifeflight, Neighborhood terrorized, Senior attacked | Man critically injured and life flighted after being attacked by 2 repeat-offender pit bulls | Northwest Harris County | Texas | United States | Northwest Harris County, Texas, United States | 298.482.172,00 | -954.977.182,00 | The 67 year old man was on an early morning exercise walk. He suffered severe injuries to his upper body, lower body, face and neck. I’ve had a lot of dog bites and maulings, but this is up there with some of the worst I’ve ever seen". Neighbors had complained about pit bulls before but authorities did nothing. Responding Animal Control Officer was also attacked. https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/pct-4-elderly-man-attacked-by-two-loose-dogs-life-flight-responds-to-nw-harris-county/285-d8211df3-57f2-43ff-82fd-0132ad73c321 | In street | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/08/26/horrific-man-in-critical-condition-after-being-attacked-by-2-loose-pit-bulls-in-northwest-harris-county-deputies-say | ||
| 7 | 08/25/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Two family members airlifted and two others hospitalized after being attacked by a pit bull. | Woodlawn | Illinois | United States | Woodlawn, Illinois, United States | 383.300.496,00 | -890.325.693,00 | All four family members were transported to a Mt. Vernon hospital. Two family members were then airlifted to another hospital for treatment, with a 12-year-old girl being the most seriously injured. | In home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://wsiltv.com/2021/08/26/woodlawn-family-attacked-by-dog/ | ||
| 7 | 08/24/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | A victim received life-threatening injuries after being attacked by three loose pit bulls. | Kingstree | South Carolina | United States | Kingstree, South Carolina, United States | 336.676.643,00 | -798.306.264,00 | The pit bulls brutally mauled one person, who was rushed to a hospital with “major lacerations and flesh tears about the body,". Deputies discovered “the pit bulls previously showed aggression on multiple occasions and were allowed to roam freely and not be confined. | Unspecified | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/brutal-attack-by-e2-80-98vicious-e2-80-99-dogs-leads-to-charges-against-owner-south-carolina-cops-say/ar-AAOIsoq | ||
| 7 | 08/23/2021 | Animal workers | Animal Control officer was attacked by pit bulls while investigating complaints | Riverside | California | United States | Riverside, California, United States | 339.806.005,00 | -1.173.754.942,00 | When Cox approached the dogs, they initially seemed friendly, but then one of them latched onto his right leg, puncturing it. A second pit bull then joined in the attack, also biting the officer. | Deputy on call | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/pit-bulls-bite-animal-control-officer-at-riverside-property/2678205 | ||
| 7 | 08/21/2021 | Pit bull severely attacked man out for walk | Fall River | Massachusetts | United States | Fall River, Massachusetts, United States | 417.014.912,00 | -711.550.451,00 | On August 21, 2021 a tan male pitbull escaped from a fenced in yard on Lincoln Avenue and bit a male in the abdomen who was walking in that area. | In street | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://fallriverreporter.com/dangerousness-hearing-set-for-fall-river-dog-after-bite-that-sends-male-to-the-hospital-1/ | |||
| 7 | 08/21/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Family pit bull owned by grandparents mauled 7-month-old boy and its owners | Heiskell | Tennessee | United States | Heiskell, Tennessee, United States | 360.818.558,00 | -840.541.338,00 | The child had severe injures to the head, right chest area, shoulder and that there was blood around him on the floor. The male owner had numerous scratches on his chest and stomach and puncture wounds on his right hand. The female owner was injured on both her hands and left breast. According to the police report, they owned the pit bull for at least 4 years and it was a rescue. | In relative's home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/report-released-after-baby-injured-in-dog-attack-at-knox-county-home/ | ||
| 7 | 08/20/2021 | Repeat-offender pit bulls attack woman and her dog | Elmwood Park | Illinois | United States | Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States | 419.211.423,00 | -878.092.266,00 | While on walk with retriever-mix -- the two dogs ran out from their yard to attack the woman and her dog. Aneta Heinz, 48, was walking her 4-year-old retriever mix, Piper Jo, near Wellington and 78th when the two dogs jumped out of a yard and knocked her down, attorneys said. Both Heinz and her dog were injured. "The akita tried to snap her spine while the pitbull comes up from the front and tries to grab the neck and rip the throat out," Steve Heinz said. | On walk with dog | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/two-dogs-involved-in-attack-in-palatine-have-now-attacked-woman-and-dog-in-elmwood-park-lawyer-says | |||
| 7 | 08/20/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family rescue pit bull attacked boy, 11, ripping off his ear | Winchester | Kentucky | United States | Winchester, Kentucky, United States | 37.990.079,00 | -841.796.503,00 | Mother made excuses for pit bull and rushed to tell media pit bulls aren't bad. The mother plans to get more pit bulls in the future. | In home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.wtvq.com/2021/08/21/a-horrific-accident-family-dog-attacks-11-year-old/ | ||
| 7 | 08/30/2021 | Senior attacked | Mildred Vaughan, 89, was fatally mauled by a loose pit bull and two young pit bull mixes at her mail box on August 21, 2021 | Union Grove | North Carolina | United States | Union Grove, North Carolina, United States | 360.234.316,00 | -808.644.667,00 | One was a female pit bull and the other two were her offspring, not yet full-grown pit bull mixes. | Victim's yard | 2021-08 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/dog-bite-victim-dies-in-hospital/article_270dae68-3c71-5c09-9ffa-3d4a534a9034.html | |
| 7 | 08/20/2021 | Animal workers | Pit bull mix tries to rip hand off shelter worker at Gallatin County Animal Shelter | Galatin County | Kentucky | United States | Galatin County, Kentucky, United States | 387.295.069,00 | -848.776.392,00 | On Friday morning, an employee was bringing dogs back in from the run area when one dog refused. The employee went to retrieve it when it grabbed her hand and shook it violently. | Animal Shelter | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.fox19.com/2021/08/20/2-dogs-attacks-gallatin-county-animal-shelter-12-hours-sheriff-says/ | ||
| 7 | 08/19/2021 | Livestock | Pit bulls maul deer in a pen on a game ranch to death | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | Montgomery County, Texas, United States | 303.213.482,00 | -954.777.811,00 | All the fawns were dead as were nine of the adults. The pit bulls dug under the barn wall to gain access. | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/dog-attack-kills-two-dozen-deer-at-game-ranch-near-porter | ||
| 7 | 08/19/2021 | Animal workers | Pit bull mix rips throat of shelter worker at Gallatin County Animal Shelter | Galatin County | Kentucky | United States | Galatin County, Kentucky, United States | 387.295.069,00 | -848.776.392,00 | Thursday night a woman helping out at the shelter was bitten in the throat area. She was taken to the hospital with numerous wounds. | Animal Shelter | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.fox19.com/2021/08/20/2-dogs-attacks-gallatin-county-animal-shelter-12-hours-sheriff-says/ | ||
| 7 | 08/18/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bull | Pit bull fatally mauls a neighbor's dog, tries to attack 2 children and an adult | Mokena | Illinois | United States | Mokena, Illinois, United States | 415.261.437,00 | -878.892.189,00 | The attacking dog, a pit bull named Chaos, killed Cali, who belonged to the Gavin family, also of the 10700 block of Fintan Court. Two of the Gavin's daughters and another relative witnessed the attack, Stumpf said. The pit bull then proceeded to try and attack the daughters and relative. Michelle Cara, the female owner of the pit bull, was issued a dog at large citation. | Victim's yard | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/dog-attack-in-mokena-leaves-another-dog-dead-police/ar-AANEd1w | ||
| 7 | 08/18/2021 | Animal workers | Animal control officer attacked by pit bull | Regina | Saskatchewan | Canada | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | 504.452.112,00 | -1.046.188.943,00 | The pit bull had attacked a dog and was lunging at people. The female owner unleashed it so it could attack the police and the animal control worker. | Deputy on call | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/police-fatally-shoot-off-leash-dog-after-it-lunged-at-officers | ||
| 7 | 08/18/2021 | Family pit bulls, Owner attacked, Seizure, Senior attacked | Family pet pit bull attacled its owners -- woman in serious condition | Englewood | Florida | United States | Englewood, Florida, United States | 269.620.053,00 | -823.525.952,00 | A man and a woman both in their 60’s were attacked by a pit bull that they have had as a pet for at least three years, according to the Charlotte County Fire Department. Rescue crews said they were responding to reports of a woman having a seizure. When first responders arrived, they found the woman was having a seizure and had puncture wounds on her neck. The man had injuries on his right arm and hand along with a serious chest injury and puncture wounds on his back consistent with a dog attack. | In home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2021/08/19/two-flown-to-the-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-englewood/ | ||
| 7 | 08/16/2021 | Pit bull broke its lead to attack, kill puppy that was tied up | Moorhead | Minnesota | United States | Moorhead, Minnesota, United States | 468.737.648,00 | -967.678.039,00 | People tried to wrestle the dog off the puppy, but it was too late. The people involved had minor injuries | Victim's yard | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/08/17/puppy-dies-moorhead-dog-attack/ | |||
| 7 | 08/16/2021 | Police attacked | A police officer was attacked by a pit bull while responding to a call regarding a dog attack. | Joliet | Illinois | United States | Joliet, Illinois, United States | 41.525.031,00 | -880.817.251,00 | Officers were initially called to Edward Street near I-80 and Chicago Street about a pit bull that had bit someone. While they were dealing with it one of the responding officers has been bitten as well. | Deputy on call | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.wjol.com/dogs-attack-joliet-resident-and-police/ | ||
| 7 | 08/14/2021 | Senior attacked | 85 year old woman and two other elderly adults attacked by "pit bulls and bulldog-mix dogs." Dolores Oskins, 85, died September 5 | Puna | Hawaii | United States | Puna, Hawaii, United States | 19.541.791,00 | -155.101.018,00 | The mid-August incident occurred on 12th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, after the victim went searching for her lost dog, and multiple neighboring dogs attacked her. Her 89-year-old husband and an 88-year-old family member immediately went to her aid and were also attacked by the dogs, according to police. Audio dispatch log identified the animals as pit bulls. | In street | 2021-08 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://mauinow.com/2021/09/07/elderly-puna-woman-succumbs-to-dog-attack-injuries/ | |
| 7 | 08/13/2021 | Landlord was viciously attacked by two pit bull mixes she was unaware that a tenant had | Columbus | Indiana | United States | Columbus, Indiana, United States | 392.014.404,00 | -859.213.796,00 | "The officers were initially unable to approach the victim due to the aggressive dogs being nearby and had her back her vehicle up a short distance to a nearby ambulance so she could be transported to the hospital." The woman had several significant dog bites, including two to her neck, and others elsewhere on her body, police said. | Outside rental home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | http://www.therepublic.com/2021/08/14/landlord_injured_by_pit_bulls_one_dog_shot | |||
| 7 | 08/12/2021 | Woman walking to the Iowa State Fair suffered severe injuries after being mauled by two loose pit bulls. | Des Moines | Iowa | United States | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | 415.868.353,00 | -936.249.593,00 | The victim suffered serious facial injuries and bite wounds to her torso and thighs after two pit bulls came out of a yard. The pit bull owner moved the pit bulls to another house to conceal them. | In street | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-fair-pit-bull-attack/37302780 | |||
| 7 | 08/12/2021 | Friend's pit bulls, Seizure | Man dead aftering suffering a grand mal seizure and having his neck ripped open by a repeat-offender pit bull while visiting friends. | Toledo | Ohio | United States | Toledo, Ohio, United States | 416.528.052,00 | -835.378.674,00 | The pit bull owners say the 1-year-old pit bull was loving and friendly and just trying to help the seizure victim. The victim's neck was ripped open. The pit bull had previously attacked someone else. | In friend's home | 2021-08 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2021/08/13/javon-stokes-killed-when-attacked-by-dog-during-seizure/stories/20210813127 | |
| 7 | 08/11/2021 | Neighbor's pit bull | Man hospitalized with serious injuries after neighbor's pit bull attacked him and his dog | Eastpointe | Michigan | United States | Eastpointe, Michigan, United States | 424.683.698,00 | -829.554.746,00 | “I went over there and I saw a guy with his bloody arms, both of them. He was just screaming, hollering and everything,” | On walk with dog | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/08/11/man-seriously-injured-protecting-his-dog-from-attack-in-eastpointe | ||
| 7 | 08/08/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized | Repeat offender pit bull attacks dog and its owner in severe unprovoked attack out of the blue | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | United States | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States | 328.323.225,00 | -798.284.258,00 | A man was walking his 16-pound poodle mix on a neighborhood trail next to a lake when the other dog “came out of nowhere” and began attacking the poodle, the second dog’s owner told police. The pit bull bit the poodle on the neck and wouldn’t let go, according to an incident report. Once the pit bull stopped biting the poodle, it attacked the man, leaving him with puncture wounds on his legs, feet and hands, as well as scrapes on his knees. Worried residents are arming themselves with weapons, including guns and pepper spray, in case the pit bull appears again | City park | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.postandcourier.com/news/a-pit-bull-attacked-a-dog-in-april-in-mount-pleasant-then-it-happened-again/article_aaf751e2-fae6-11eb-bf04-abcae39a9914.html | ||
| 7 | 08/06/2021 | Friend's pit bulls, Owner attacked | Four people (the pit bull owner and three friends) were hospitalized after being attacked by a pit bull. | Jurupa Valley | California | United States | Jurupa Valley, California, United States | 339.971.974,00 | -1.174.854.802,00 | The pit bull had initially attacked her owner and two others inside the RV, then bit the fourth victim on his arms when he tried to pull one of the victims outside. | In home | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.pe.com/2021/08/06/4-people-injured-in-dog-attack-in-jurupa-valley | ||
| 7 | 08/04/2021 | Owner attacked | Couple severely attacked by their pet pit bull | Springfield | Oregon | United States | Springfield, Oregon, United States | 440.462.362,00 | -1.230.220.289,00 | The woman suffered most of the damage. On several accounts, the woman's leg was practically bitten off below the calf in the attack by their own pit bull. They also said the damage to the man was primarily on his arm. | Victim's yard | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Dog-attacks-owners-in-Springfield-575024341.html | ||
| 7 | 08/04/2021 | Child attacked, Store | 7-year-old boy attacked by pit bull in a laundromat | Lakewood | Colorado | United States | Lakewood, Colorado, United States | 397.047.095,00 | -1.050.813.734,00 | The child, Romeo, was walking up to a candy machine inside the Sunshine Laundromat when he encountered a man with a pit bull. The dog jumped up and bit Romeo on the leg. The owner did a pit and run. | In store | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://kdvr.com/news/local/police-search-for-owner-of-dog-that-bit-boy-in-laundromat/ | ||
| 7 | 08/02/2021 | Child attacked, Lifeflight, Neighbor's pit bull | 2-year old severely mauled by pit bull, airlifted. | Fairmont | North Carolina | United States | Fairmont, North Carolina, United States | 344.968.311,00 | -79.114.202,00 | The child, who was bitten in the face and neck area in his own backyard, was airlifted to a hospital in Chapel Hill with life-threatening injuries. The pit bull owner is appealing dangerous dog designation. | Victim's yard | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/owner-seeks-appeal-dangerous-dog-035900358.html | ||
| 7 | 08/02/2021 | Child attacked, Police attacked | An officer shot one of two loose pit bulls that had charged him after the dogs had already attacked an adult and a child. | Allen | Texas | United States | Allen, Texas, United States | 331.031.744,00 | -966.705.503,00 | An Allen Police Officer shot an aggressive pit bull after it charged him Monday evening, in the 700 block of Leading Lane Dr. It happened at 8:30 p.m. on August 2 after one adult and a child were bitten by two pit bulls. | Deputy on call | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/allen-police-officer-forced-to-shoot-aggressive-pit-bull/ar-AAMTOeX | ||
| 7 | 07/31/2021 | Police attacked, Postal workers | Pregnant postal carrier and the Good Samaritan trying to rescue her were both attacked by two loose pit bull mixes. | Pittsfield | Massachusetts | United States | Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States | 424.500.845,00 | -732.453.824,00 | Mail carrier Leah Rowland was bitten multiple times on her arms, legs, hips, torso, and back by the pit bulls during her route on Ridgeway Avenue. Police Lt. Thomas Dawley, who lives down the street, tried to helpl and was also bitten during the process. One of the pit bulls was bought from Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. Pit bull owner Dai Ingalls said the pit bulls had never "shown any aggression". | In street | 2021-08 | 99 | 1 | https://www.iberkshires.com/story/65801/Animal-Control-Commission-Votes-Euthanization-for-Pittsfield-Dog-After-July-Attack.html | ||
| 7 | 07/31/2021 | Pit bull severely mauled woman, who was transported to hospital | Durham | North Carolina | United States | Durham, North Carolina, United States | 359.940.329,00 | -78.898.619,00 | The pit bull was mauling the woman’s arm and would not let go. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/durham-police-officer-kills-pit-bull-after-it-attacks-woman | |||
| 7 | 07/30/2021 | Chihuahua was attacked by a pit bull | Island County | Washington | United States | Island County, Washington, United States | 4.819.765,00 | -122.579.457,00 | From misc. sheriff reports: A Chihuahua was attacked by a pit bull at Aspen Drive. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/island-county-sheriff-s-office-stolen-mail-dangerous-dogs-and-a-roaming-peacock/article_344f3431-0e0a-58c5-85fb-82c76bfc4251.html | |||
| 7 | 07/30/2021 | Child attacked, Children playing, Neighbor's pit bulls | 10-year-old girl mauled by pit bull while rollerskating | Janesville | Wisconsin | United States | Janesville, Wisconsin, United States | 426.827.885,00 | -890.187.222,00 | An animal, which the owner identified to police as a one-year-old pitbull mix, had run into the street and attacked Makyia as she was rollerblading. A neighbour saw the pit bull with its mouth latched onto Makyia’s leg, while its owner was attempting to stop it. The pit bull owner was also bitten on the forearm while attempting to restrain the dog by its collar. With severe muscle and tissue damage, she has a long road of plastic surgeries, skin grafts, physical therapy and mental health counseling ahead. The pit bull owner received a fine of $263.00, which goes to the city. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/10-year-old-janesville-girl-attacked-by-dog-mother-pleading-for-more-precautions/ar-AAMZhLD | ||
| 7 | 07/30/2021 | Owner attacked | Man's "pet" pit bulls maul him -- he was life-flighted due to the severity of injuries | Hesperia | California | United States | Hesperia, California, United States | 344.263.886,00 | -1.173.008.784,00 | A 56-year-old Hesperia man was airlifted to a trauma center after his two pit bulls viciously attacked him | In home | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://247headline.com/hesperia-man-badly-injured-after-his-two-pit-bull-dogs-attack-him | ||
| 7 | 07/28/2021 | Friend's pit bulls | A 60-year-old vocal female pit bull advocate, Rhoda Marie Wagner, was fatally mauled by her roommate's three pit bulls that she had been dog sitting for over a month. | Newport | Pennsylvania | United States | Newport, Pennsylvania, United States | 404.778.612,00 | -771.305.373,00 | An investigation determined that Wagner, who was home alone at the time, was attacked by all three of the dogs for an unknown reason and died as a result of the attack. | In home | 2021-07 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/woman-mauled-dogs-perry-county/521-c7b69f7e-3d46-42fb-8b0d-fdc3fd7bcbb3 | |
| 7 | 07/26/2021 | Pit bull attacked man, who shot at the dog | Meridian | Mississippi | United States | Meridian, Mississippi, United States | 323.643.098,00 | -88.703.656,00 | Meridian police say a fatal shooting Monday night was linked to an attack by a pit bull on the victim, Quandarius Trotter. Investigators say the dog’s owner, Brandon Dean, shot and killed Trotter after Trotter shot and killed the pit bull. The MPD said all of it was caught on security camera video. Dean is charged with murder in Trotter’s death. Police said Dean claimed he acted in self-defense but surveillance images don’t support that. | Unspecified | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.wtok.com/2021/07/27/man-arrested-deadly-shooting-over-dog/ | |||
| 7 | 07/24/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | Boy, 11, attacked by neighbor's pit bull | Columbus | Ohio | United States | Columbus, Ohio, United States | 399.611.755,00 | -829.987.942,00 | An 11-year-old east side boy said it was terrifying to be attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull. The victim said he was so scared, “I thought it was the end for me. I was just too young to die.” | Unspecified | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/pit-bull-attack-has-columbus-family-terrified-for-a-possible-next-victim | ||
| 7 | 07/24/2021 | Pit bull attacked 1 dog and his owner, sends 2nd dog to vet | Stratford | Connecticut | United States | Stratford, Connecticut, United States | 411.845.415,00 | -731.331.651,00 | Stratford police say two dogs are recovering from their injuries after a pit bull attacked them. | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://bronx.news12.com/stratford-police-two-dogs-in-recovery-following-pit-bull-attack | |||
| 7 | 07/23/2021 | Senior attacked | A Good Samaritan was injured after rescuing an elderly woman being mauled by a loose pit bull. | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | The good samaritan heard the victim screaming for help and saw the pit bull attacking her, so using a knife and the martial arts skills he’s learned, Townsley decided to intervene. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-saves-woman-from-pit-bull-in-mid-wilshire-area/ | ||
| 7 | 07/23/2021 | Child attacked, Senior attacked | 2 pit bulls charge and maul grandmother and her 4-year-old granddaughter | North Scranton | Pennsylvania | United States | North Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States | 414.246.979,00 | -756.662.652,00 | Two pit bulls charged at a woman and her 4-year-old granddaughter as they took a walk through their neighborhood on Friday morning. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/woman-severely-injured-after-dog-attack-in-north-scranton/523-bd5f15fe-2fe5-4630-8584-c0765bbe7ff5 | ||
| 7 | 07/21/2021 | Child attacked | Stray pit bull attacked 9-year-old girl's face | Bullhead | Arizona | United States | Bullhead, Arizona, United States | 351.359.386,00 | -1.145.285.981,00 | The victim’s mother reported that she was in the house while her daughters were playing outside on the driveway when she heard them screaming. When she ran out to investigate, she saw a pit bull with a large black spot on its right side | While playing on driveway with sister | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.thebee.news/dog-bite-officers-are-looking-for-a-stray-dog-for-standard-quarantine-procedures/ | ||
| 7 | 07/21/2021 | Neighbor's three pit bulls attacked woman and her goldendoodle | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | “It was very frightening. I thought we were both going to die. I’m just holding onto my dog, trying to protect him.” | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/07/21/detroit-woman-says-neighbor-released-3-dogs-who-attacked-while-she-was-walking-puppy | |||
| 7 | 07/21/2021 | Illegal pit bull attacked a man | Camlachie | Ontario | Canada | Camlachie, Ontario, Canada | 430.357.119,00 | -82.162.315,00 | The attack happened at the public beach. The pit bull was not on a leash and is described as a red pit bull with a white patch on its chest. It was with a man, woman and two children. | At beach | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.chathamthisweek.com/news/local-news/lambton-public-health-searching-for-owner-of-a-dog-that-bit-a-man | |||
| 7 | 07/20/2021 | Child attacked, Friend's pit bulls | Boyfriend's pit bull mauled girl's face -- she was transported in serious condition | Fort Worth | Texas | United States | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | 327.554.883,00 | -973.307.658,00 | Fort Worth police are investigating after a 14-year-old was bit in the face by her boyfriend’s pitbull and taken by ambulance to Cook Children’s Hospital in serious condition | Unspecified | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/07/20/fort-worth-police-investigating-after-14-year-old-injured-in-animal-attack | ||
| 7 | 07/19/2021 | Pit bull-mix attacked woman who was with her son | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | United States | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States | 440.886.059,00 | -87.657.584,00 | While she was sitting with her son, officers say she recalls the pit bull walking toward them from an unknown direction. The woman says she put her arm out in an attempt to protect her son when the pit bull attacked. | In street | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/manitowoc-pd-search-for-dog-owner-after-report-of-a-dog-bite-on-lakeview-dr | |||
| 7 | 07/18/2021 | Friend's pit bulls | A 31 year old woman, Emily Kahl, was fatally mauled by a pit bull. | Toledo | Ohio | United States | Toledo, Ohio, United States | 416.528.052,00 | -835.378.674,00 | The pit bulls ripped her neck open | In home | 2021-07 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/woman-31-dies-after-dog-bite-to-her-neck-emily-kahl/512-3f71271a-e49c-441a-a2b0-49b2bebedc3c | |
| 7 | 07/18/2021 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | Man, 66, killed by relative's pit bull in relative's home | New Orleans | Louisiana | United States | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | 299.510.658,00 | -900.715.323,00 | Police say the man was a relative of the people who lived there and was authorized to be there. | In relative's home | 2021-07 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.fox8live.com/2021/07/19/dog-kills-66-year-old-who-climbed-into-window-new-orleans-home-police-say | |
| 7 | 07/18/2021 | Owner attacked | Woman, 59, mauled to death by her two pet pit bulls | El Paso | Texas | United States | El Paso, Texas, United States | 317.618.778,00 | -1.064.850.217,00 | A woman returned home to find her mother being mauled by the family pit bulls. Crimes Against Persons detectives discovered dog bowls full of food, water, and the dogs appeared generally well cared for. | In home | 2021-07 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/woman-killed-by-pet-dogs-in-el-paso | |
| 7 | 07/16/2021 | Woman fatally shot a pit bull that had attacked her and another woman | Evansville | Indiana | United States | Evansville, Indiana, United States | 379.715.592,00 | -875.710.898,00 | The victim shot and killed the suspect’s black and white pit bull after it attacked her and another woman at the scene. | Unspecified | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/epd-woman-shoots-and-kills-dog-after-being-attacked | |||
| 7 | 07/15/2021 | Two pit bulls mauled Chihuahua to death and injured its owner | Langley | British Columbia | Canada | Langley, British Columbia, Canada | 491.041.779,00 | -1.226.603.519,00 | The pit bull owner did not attempt to call her pit bulls off or intervene. “It felt like [it went on] forever. The whole time, I was screaming for help.” | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.saanichnews.com/news/horrified-by-pit-bull-attack-that-killed-her-dog-b-c-woman-launches-online-campaign-for-tougher-laws | |||
| 7 | 07/15/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family bully breed dog mauled boy, 11, and woman, 28 | Dale City | Virginia | United States | Dale City, Virginia, United States | 386.370.622,00 | -773.110.946,00 | A woman suffered severe injuries and an 11-year-old boy bite wounds when a family pit bull attacked early Thursday morning | In home | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/family-dog-attacks-in-dale-city-woman-and-boy-injured/article_21b16d82-e65a-11eb-8464-53b712d1a59e.html | ||
| 7 | 07/15/2021 | First responders attacked, Owner attacked | Pit bull mauled owner and seriously injured firefighter who arrived to help | Madison Heights | Michigan | United States | Madison Heights, Michigan, United States | 424.858.692,00 | -831.052.028,00 | “The firefighter attempted to help her in keeping the pit bullon the ground and the dog turned and attacked our firefighter very badly.” | In home | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/07/15/dog-owner-firefighter-injured-in-madison-heights-dog-attack | ||
| 7 | 07/14/2021 | Municipal workers | A pit bull mix mauled two employees from the water company while they were servicing the home. | Okeechobee | Florida | United States | Okeechobee, Florida, United States | 272.439.349,00 | -808.297.828,00 | They could see the victim’s bone through the dog bite. Police Chief Deputy John Budensiek says the dog will not be seized, euthanized, or labeled as dangerous. | While on service call | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/superior-waterworks-employees-bitten-by-dog-while-servicing-home | ||
| 7 | 07/11/2021 | Pit bull mauled woman and her daughter, 17, as they walked their two small dogs | Shelter Island | New York | United States | Shelter Island, New York, United States | 410.681.549,00 | -723.386.939,00 | A 17-year-old and her mother, both of Shelter Island, sustained injuries with one injury being classified as serious. | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2021/07/14/dog-attack-results-in-serious-injury/ | |||
| 7 | 07/06/2021 | Neighbour's pit bulls, Senior attacked | 77-year-old woman was fatally mauled on her front porch by a neighbor's four repeat-offender pit bull mixes. | Phoenix | Arizona | United States | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | 334.483.771,00 | -1.120.740.373,00 | Ruiz was on her front porch when she was attacked by four Staffordshire Terrier-mix dogs owned by 33-year-old Alejandro Hernandez. | On victim's own front porch | 2021-07 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/south-phoenix/pd-77-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-near-6th-street-and-broadway-road | |
| 7 | 07/04/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 6-month-old child in critical condition after attack by pit bull-mix | Corpus Christi | Texas | United States | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | 278.005.828,00 | -97.396.381,00 | A visiting family member's child was attacked by the host's pit bull. | In relative's home | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/child-bit-by-a-pitbull-in-corpus-christi/503-6880999e-3337-4abd-b402-d405e524c554 | ||
| 7 | 07/04/2021 | A woman and her Golden Retriever were attacked by a loose pit bull while walking. | Tinley Park | Illinois | United States | Tinley Park, Illinois, United States | 415.731.442,00 | -877.932.939,00 | As she fought to get the pit bull off her dog, the woman was dragged down the sidewalk, police said. | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/tinleypark/tinley-woman-golden-retriever-attacked-pit-bull-walk-cops | |||
| 7 | 07/04/2021 | Police attacked, Property invasion | Off-duty police officer fatally shot a loose pit bull that charged him and his dog outside his home | Toledo | Ohio | United States | Toledo, Ohio, United States | 416.528.052,00 | -835.378.674,00 | The report states a medium sized pit bull charged at the officer and his dog while they were outside their home. | In victim's yard | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/off-duty-toledo-police-officer-shoots-kills-aggressive-dog/512-4c7aa8af-b444-42d4-82b4-b91afd19e795 | ||
| 7 | 07/03/2021 | Dog walker attacked by two repeat-offender loose pit bulls, police do nothing | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | A surveillance video near the scene shows the dogwalker calling 911, telling officials how she was just attacked by two dogs. To her dismay, responding police officers told her there was nothing they could do and drove off. neighbors say it's not the first time something like this has happened. Some said they walk on the other side of the street to stay away from the pit bulls, and one man said he actually had to jump on top of cars to get away from them. The pit owner lied to news media, saying that his pit bulls had never attacked anyone. | On walk with dog | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brooklyn-dog-walker-attacked-by-off-leash-dogs-neighbors-say-its-not-the-first-time/3140365/ | |||
| 7 | 07/01/2021 | Property invasion | A repeat-offender American Bulldog aka pit bull invaded a neighbor's property and killed the dog living there | Bolton | Massachusetts | United States | Bolton, Massachusetts, United States | 424.334.258,00 | -716.078.449,00 | Brody, an American Bulldog owned by Monica Danaher of 79 Lancaster Road, was found to have fatally attacked a neighbor’s dog. | In victim's yard | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/the-item/2021/07/16/dangerous-dog-restricted-after-fatal-attack-neighbors-dog-bolton/7951694002/ | ||
| 7 | 06/29/2021 | Municipal workers | Pit bull mauled man working in yard | Lumberson | North Carolina | United States | Lumberson, North Carolina, United States | 346.182.199,00 | -790.086.424,00 | The attack left him in “excruciating pain” and left a three to four inch scar on his chest where the pit bull bit into him, Walters said. He also underwent surgery and spent six hours in a hospital emergency room the day of the attack. | While on service call | 2021-07 | 98 | 1 | https://www.robesonian.com/news/148661/victim-of-dog-attack-ponders-legal-action | ||
| 7 | 06/29/2021 | Child attacked, Senior attacked | Repeat-offender pit bull mauled boy, 8, and woman, 69 | Gatesville | Texas | United States | Gatesville, Texas, United States | 314.351.645,00 | -97.743.911,00 | A 35-year-old Sara Elizabeth Baize has been arrested after her repeat-offender pit bull mauled an 8-year-old child and a 69-year-old woman. Baize had lied and said the pit was dead. | Unspecified | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/dog-bites-child-elderly-woman-dog-owner-arrested | ||
| 7 | 06/26/2021 | Family pit bulls | Man shoots his pit bull attacking his girlfriend | Lorain | Ohio | United States | Lorain, Ohio, United States | 41.452.819,00 | -821.823.746,00 | The man was charged with cruelty to animals for defending his girlfriend from the pit bull attack | In home | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.morningjournal.com/news/crime-and-public-safety/man-shoots-kills-aggressive-dog-gets-arrested/article_f576c3f2-d844-11eb-b8fb-b7c2471de440.html | ||
| 7 | 06/25/2021 | Livestock, Property invasion | Pit bulls climb fence, invade property, kill 2 goats and a donkey | Haysville | Kansas | United States | Haysville, Kansas, United States | 375.643.352,00 | -973.522.635,00 | She believes the 2 pit bulls scaled the fence behind her property and live somewhere in the neighborhood | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.kake.com/story/44200150/haysville-womans-pet-donkeys-goats-attacked-by-wild-dogs | ||
| 7 | 06/25/2021 | Family pit bulls, Lifeflight, Owner attacked | Two owners seriously mauled by their own pit bull; airlifted | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania | United States | Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.375.911,00 | -776.611.022,00 | Two people had to be airlifted for medical treatment of their injuries following a pit bull attack Friday at a Chambersburg hotel. | Hotel room | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/two-people-injured-in-dog-attack-at-chambersburg-hotel/521-3d340cec-a045-4a0f-bb46-b85d1bb36e67 | ||
| 7 | 06/24/2021 | A man and his dog were viciously attacked by a pit bull. | Chattanooga | Tennessee | United States | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States | 350.456.297,00 | -853.096.801,00 | Photos show multiple bite wounds and scratches on him and his dog after the pit bull attack | City park | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/44251433/mckamey-animal-center-investigates-after-pitbull-reportedly-attacks-dog-and-its-owner-in-coolidge-park | |||
| 7 | 06/24/2021 | Pit bull mauled small dog and its owner | Hamden | Connecticut | United States | Hamden, Connecticut, United States | 413.838.782,00 | -729.026.064,00 | The small dog suffered severe injuries while its owner was wounded trying to break up the attack by the off-leash pit bull. The pit owner did a pit and run. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wfsb.com/news/hamden-police-seek-man-after-vicious-dog-attack/article_a9226e5e-d5c7-11eb-9dab-af1d1bff0933.html | |||
| 7 | 06/24/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized, Property invasion | Neighborhood terrorized by pit bulls that invade property to attack | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | 39.768.403,00 | -86.158.068,00 | “I can't live in fear at my own house. I just can't live like this anymore,” she told 13News. “Nobody in this neighborhood should have to live like that.” Other residents tell 13 Investigates their pets have also been attacked – and, in some cases, killed – by vicious pit bulls that have been roaming the area. | In victim's yard | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/13-investigates-indianapolis-animal-control-pit-bull-dog-attacks/531-088d99ba-1562-441a-958d-78812ea793e3 | ||
| 7 | 06/23/2021 | Woman, 40, mauled by 6-7 dogs, at least one of which is a pit bull | Warrenville | South Carolina | United States | Warrenville, South Carolina, United States | 335.509.706,00 | -818.039.998,00 | A woman was attack by six or seven dogs at 199 Baker S. Video shows pit bulls | Unspecified | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wrdw.com/2021/06/23/woman-attacked-by-dogs-warrenville | |||
| 7 | 06/22/2021 | Property invasion | A loose pit bull type dog severely mauled a small dog | Trinidad | Colorado | United States | Trinidad, Colorado, United States | 371.694.632,00 | -1.045.005.407,00 | A pit bull attack left one dog with injuries requiring emergency surgery after an unknown, stray pit bull made its way on to the victim’s owner’s property. | In victim's yard | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | http://www.thechronicle-news.com/news/stray-dog-attack-reminds-all-pet-owners-to-beware-develop-safe-pet-practices/article_308472ba-dabf-11eb-ad08-9362758da11a.html | ||
| 7 | 06/22/2021 | Family pit bulls | A 39-year-old wheelchair-bound man was found dead after being attacked by 3 pit bulls. | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | A wheelchair-bound man was found dead — with bites all over his body from at least two pit bulls — in his Brooklyn trailer home. The pits ripped the ears off his head. | In home | 2021-06 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://nypost.com/2021/06/23/brooklyn-man-found-dead-mauled-by-3-pit-bulls-in-home-cops | |
| 7 | 06/21/2021 | A small terrier mix was fatally mauled and her owner injured by a repeat-offender pit bull. | Dandridge | Tennessee | United States | Dandridge, Tennessee, United States | 360.153.693,00 | -834.148.895,00 | According to police reports, the pit bull has previously "killed other dogs and animals," yet still remains outdoors and unleashed | At friend's home | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wbir.com/article/life/pets/unleashed-dog-kills-service-animal-and-injures-man/51-175ea7de-37d5-45eb-b8b1-86f74e1184e0 | |||
| 7 | 06/20/2021 | Pit bull attacks smaller dog | Seven Hills | Ohio | United States | Seven Hills, Ohio, United States | 413.953.304,00 | -816.762.392,00 | An E. Hillsdale Avenue woman said while she was out for a walk with her 16-year-old poodle/shih Tzu mix dog, named Boo, she noticed a pit bull coming at her on E. Meadowlawn Boulevard near Northview Drive. The aggressive pit bull grabbed Boo on the left side and refused to let go. The woman attempted to kick the pit bull with no success. | On walk with dog | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2021/07/pit-bull-attacks-and-injures-older-dog-owner-cited-for-vicious-dogs-seven-hills-police-blotter.html | |||
| 7 | 06/19/2021 | Woman, 28, mother of 2, killed by pit bulls in garage where she was housesitting | Osage County | Oklahoma | United States | Osage County, Oklahoma, United States | 366.189.367,00 | -962.375.947,00 | In garage where she was housesitting and caring for the pit bulls. The owner raised pit bull dogs for hobby/sale. | In garage | 2021-06 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.pawhuskajournalcapital.com/story/news/2021/06/21/woman-dies-suspected-dog-attack/5297563001 | ||
| 7 | 06/18/2021 | 3 pit bulls or pit mixes attacked 2 leashed dogs--one is not expected to survive | Middletown | Pennsylvania | United States | Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States | 40.199.814,00 | -767.310.806,00 | 3 large loose pitbull or pitbull mix dogs two smaller dogs that were leashed. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/middletown-dog-attack-police-investigation/521-ffcbdb5d-d67e-4700-8714-857e91f97c5b | |||
| 7 | 06/18/2021 | Pit bull mauls man, 2nd ambulance sent | Ventura County | California | United States | Ventura County, California, United States | 343.704.884,00 | -1.191.390.642,00 | "Dog attack in Ventura County. A 2nd ambulance was requested. The first report was a man on the ground being attacked by a dog thought I heard Pit Bull but not a hundred percent sure. Neighbors were hitting the dog with shovels..." | Unspecified | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.edhat.com/news/dog-attack-in-ventura-county | |||
| 7 | 06/16/2021 | Two loose pit bulls fatally mauled one of two leashed dogs being walked. | Charlotte | North Carolina | United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | 352.270.869,00 | -808.431.267,00 | The pit bulls owner was cited by animal control but the animals will not be confiscated. North Carolina's One Bite Rule says the owners are not liable for the first attack. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.fox46.com/news/charlotte-woman-wants-justice-after-dog-killed-by-pit-bulls | |||
| 7 | 06/16/2021 | Bus, Neighborhood terrorized | Woman walking to catch a bus viciously attacked by pit bulls that neighbors say have been an ongoing concern | Norfolk | Virginia | United States | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | 368.507.689,00 | -762.858.726,00 | A pit bull just jumped out of nowhere, and started attacking and biting her. The pit bulls dragged her around in an attack that lasted roughly a half hour. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-woman-recovering-after-she-says-she-was-attacked-by-2-loose-dogs | ||
| 7 | 06/16/2021 | Child attacked, Cyclist attacked | 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after being attacked by a loose pit bull while riding his bicycle. | Cheraw | South Carolina | United States | Cheraw, South Carolina, United States | 346.976.564,00 | -798.833.971,00 | A 6-year-old boy required surgery for his injuries after he was attacked by a pit bull Wednesday afternoon while riding a bike. Several people were needed to pry the pit bull off the boy. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://wpde.com/news/local/6-year-old-cheraw-boy-required-surgery-after-being-mauled-by-dog-while-riding-bike | ||
| 7 | 06/14/2021 | Babysitter, Child attacked | 15-month-old girl suffered severe facial injuries after being attacked by a repeat-offender pit bull at her babysitter's home. | Shawnee | Oklahoma | United States | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | 353.272.928,00 | -969.253.004,00 | The child required numerous stitches. A judge might deem the repeat offender pit bull 'vicious' | Babysitter's home | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://okcfox.com/news/local/toddler-attacked-by-dog-in-shawnee-2nd-offense-for-dog | ||
| 7 | 06/12/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized, Property invasion | 2 neighborhood repeat-offender pit bulls kill 2 cats, injure a third | Jacksonville | Florida | United States | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | 303.321.838,00 | -81.655.651,00 | “I want justice for our animals. I want justice for our neighborhood. We’re supposed to be safe.” | In victim's yard | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/16/dog-attacks-in-jacksonville-neighborhood-leave-2-family-cats-dead-3rd-injured | ||
| 7 | 06/10/2021 | Child attacked, Property invasion | Pit bull being walked by owner attacked a girl, 8, in her front yard | Lowell | Massachusetts | United States | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States | 426.334.247,00 | -713.161.718,00 | A pit bull being walked off leash attacked the girl in her own front yard | In victim's yard | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/06/10/lowell-8-year-old-girl-attacked-pit-bull | ||
| 7 | 06/09/2021 | Child attacked | 3-year-old boy falls from window, then mauled by his parents' 2 pet pit bulls | Elizabeth | New Jersey | United States | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | 406.639.916,00 | -742.107.006,00 | Area residents say the pit bulls were always a terror. The mother tried unsuccesfully to pull the pit bulls off her son. | In victim's yard | 2021-06 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/child-dies-dog-mauling-out-window-death/10771439 | |
| 7 | 06/08/2021 | A Yorkie mix being walked was viciously mauled by a loose pit bull | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | The pit bull attacked from out of nowhere with no warning | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://abc7.com/pets-animals/small-dog-mauled-by-pit-bull-at-la-homeless-camp/10769424/ | |||
| 7 | 06/07/2021 | Owner of 2 pit bull/mastiff mixes lost control of their leashes and they fatally mauled a leashed dog | Surrey | British Columbia | Canada | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | 491.913.466,00 | -1.228.490.125,00 | The female owner was unable to control the pit mixes. After they killed, she did a pit and run with them. | City park | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://bc.ctvnews.ca/search-on-for-2-large-dogs-after-puppy-killed-near-surrey-dog-park-1.5463968 | |||
| 7 | 06/07/2021 | Pit bull-mix attacked a husky | Wenatchee | Washington | United States | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | 474.234.599,00 | -1.203.103.494,00 | Pit bull owners did a pit and run | City park | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.kpq.com/animal-control-asking-for-information-after-dog-injured-in-attack | |||
| 7 | 06/07/2021 | Property invasion | Rampaging pit bulls attacked person and several dogs in neighborhood | Boardman | Ohio | United States | Boardman, Ohio, United States | 410.242.256,00 | -806.628.528,00 | The pit bull owners said the pits were accidentally let out earlier and that they’re friendly | Various | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/boardman-police-loose-dogs-attack-resident-several-pets-in-the-township/ | ||
| 7 | 06/07/2021 | Child attacked | Rampaging pit bull attacked two children and a mother -- all three hospitalized | Kankakee | Illinois | United States | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | 411.200.325,00 | -878.611.531,00 | Pit bull owner got a ticket for letting his pit bull run at large | Out for a walk | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/kankakee-police-shoot-kill-dog-that-attacked-people/article_b745390c-c871-11eb-8bb7-ab4f7877a90d.html | ||
| 7 | 06/06/2021 | Apartment building | Pit bull attacked small dog, Jake, and his owner | Chicago | Illinois | United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 418.781.136,00 | -876.297.982,00 | The music teacher says she is now out of work, as she is unable to teach guitar and piano lessons this summer due to her hand injuries. | On apartment building back patio | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/woman-pet-dog-recovering-after-vicious-pitbull-attack-completely-scared-to-death | ||
| 7 | 06/06/2021 | Pit bull attacked small dog owner while trying to get at his dog | Southgate | Michigan | United States | Southgate, Michigan, United States | 422.139.284,00 | -831.938.147,00 | Pit owner did a pit and run | On walk with dog | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/06/08/man-injured-after-dog-attack-in-southgate-neighborhood | |||
| 7 | 06/06/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Two pit bull type dogs owned by a family member seriously injured a 4 year old boy | San Antonio | Texas | United States | San Antonio, Texas, United States | 294.241.219,00 | -984.936.282,00 | Both pit bulls were owned by a relative of the child who was attacked | In home | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/three-year-old-boy-injured-by-dog-attack-in-far-west-bexar-county/273-b8d1ff7b-1468-4940-bf46-eb309bfc9167 | ||
| 7 | 06/06/2021 | BSL repeal | Rampaging pit bull on loose attacks 2 people | Calgary | Alberta | Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | 510.447.331,00 | -1.140.718.831,00 | Animal services is searching for a white pit bull loose in southwest Calgary that police are calling “dangerous. | 17 Avenue and 37 Street SW | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/dangerous-pit-bull-on-the-loose-in-southwest-calgary-cps-1.5458955 | ||
| 7 | 06/05/2021 | Delivery person, Life flight | A FedEx driver was lifeflighted after two pit bull type dogs severely injured him | Kampsville | Illinois | United States | Kampsville, Illinois, United States | 392.978.255,00 | -906.090.117,00 | "The man was pretty serious and will likely be in the hospital for some time," Sheriff Heffington said. "He had severe bite wounds to his arms and legs. It was pretty bad." His left hand and wrist had to be amputated. He has significant injuries to his right arm and both legs. He has had two surgeries and will require more. His arm had to be amputated: https://www.kmov.com/news/illinois-fedex-driver-has-arm-amputated-after-dog-attack/article_4a1be234-c8a5-11eb-aa74-83ed6bd91daa.html | While on duty delivering packages | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/two-pit-bulls-attack-fedex-driver-in-kampsville-man-suffers-serious-injuries-50749.cfm | ||
| 7 | 06/04/2021 | Owner attacked | 2 pit bulls from same home send 3 people to the hospital, including the pit owner | Marion | Ohio | United States | Marion, Ohio, United States | 405.886.699,00 | -831.285.242,00 | Marion Police Officers shot and killed two dogs after witnessing them attack multiple people in the area on Friday afternoon, according to a press release from MPD. Per the release, the officer had stopped at a residence on the 400 block of Windsor Street after seeing a man in a front yard with a hatchet and another woman yelling. Once arriving on-scene. The officer learned a pit bull was loose in the area and was soon bit by the dog in his thigh leaving a bruise. | In street | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2021/06/04/marion-police-shoot-kill-dog-after-attack/7550948002 | ||
| 7 | 06/04/2021 | 14 pit bull-mixes removed from home after attacks on several people | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | Pettis County, Missouri, United States | 386.893.153,00 | -933.388.917,00 | Several dogs over the past 3 months were shot and killed by citizens during a series of attacks. A warrant was issued recently for Melanie Turner, charging her with five counts of animal abuse and two counts of possessing an animal which has essentially bitten a person. | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.kmmo.com/2021/06/21/pettis-county-authorities-seize-dogs/ | ||||
| 7 | 06/02/2021 | Police attacked | A Sheriff serving papers was attacked by a pit bull. | Mountain Grove | Missouri | United States | Mountain Grove, Missouri, United States | 371.306.078,00 | -922.634.942,00 | As the officer left, he was met by a gray pit bull that bit him on the inside of his leg, near the knee. | Deputy on call | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://houstonherald.com/news/property-owner-reports-rabbits-harmed-by-dogs-jail-admissions-listed/article_ceb777a4-cd34-11eb-9084-67376787a986.html | ||
| 7 | 06/01/2021 | A man was attacked by a loose, unvaccinated pit bull in his front yard while trying to protect his dog | El Paso | Texas | United States | El Paso, Texas, United States | 317.618.778,00 | -1.064.850.217,00 | El Paso Animal Services tracked down the pit bull’s owner and cited them for the incident. A spokesperson for El Paso Animal Services said the owners could face up to a $2,000 fine. However, they said in any situation, if an attack like this were to happen again, the pit bull would *not* be euthanized. | In victim's front yard | 2021-06 | 97 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-puppy-attacked-by-pit-bull-in-central-el-paso-neighborhood/ar-AALWsay | |||
| 7 | 05/31/2021 | Woman walking on street attacked by pit bulls; good samaritan also attacked | Las Cruces | New Mexico | United States | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | 323.199.396,00 | -1.067.636.538,00 | The victim had bite marks on her arm, hand, thigh and chest, and was dragged several feet in the attack. judge determined that the pit bulls were *potentially* dangerous and let the owner keep them. | In street | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2021/06/08/las-cruces-woman-recalls-shocking-and-scary-pit-bull-attack-that-left-her-in-pain | |||
| 7 | 05/29/2021 | Loose pit bull attacked woman, killed her dog | West Redding | Pennsylvania | United States | West Redding, Pennsylvania, United States | 403.337.038,00 | -759.474.322,00 | A Berks County woman is grieving after her mom and dog were attacked by a pit bull on Saturday. Police say the woman's mother was injured and the dog was killed during the attack. | In parking lot | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/woman-injured-dog-killed-in-pit-bull-attack/article_5049d2ac-c1a1-11eb-bf11-f74b3e6037c5.html | |||
| 7 | 05/28/2021 | BSL Repeal | Woman and her dog attacked by pit bull | Aurora | Colorado | United States | Aurora, Colorado, United States | 397.294.319,00 | -1.048.319.195,00 | Pit owners had their pits unleashed. They did a pit and run after the attack | City park | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/06/18/pit-bull-attack-aurora-eagle-park/ | ||
| 7 | 05/28/2021 | Property invasion | A pit bull was fatally mauled in its yard by what appear to be four pit bull type dogs that pushed through the fence | Atlanta | Georgia | United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 337.489.954,00 | -843.879.824,00 | The home surveillance video showed a pack of four pit bulls forcing their way through the backyard fence | In victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/life/animals/dogs-break-backyard-kill-family-pet/85-254d848a-527a-44b4-a9b8-a1f5e36d5d9d | ||
| 7 | 05/28/2021 | Hotel / Motel / Restaurant | Owners of what appears to be a pit bull mix do a pit and run after their pit bull attacked a goldendoodle and her owner. | Miami | Florida | United States | Miami, Florida, United States | 257.616.798,00 | -801.917.902,00 | I’m leaving, and this pit bull just comes out of nowhere and attacks my dog, and I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “I was completely caught off guard.” | Coffee shop in Edgewater neighborhood | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/dog-mauls-golden-doodle-bites-pets-owner-inside-edgewater-coffee-shop | ||
| 7 | 05/27/2021 | Child attacked, Property invasion | Two little girls playing in their front yard were attacked by repeat offender pit bull mixes. | Albequerque | New Mexico | United States | Albequerque, New Mexico, United States | 350.843.859,00 | -106.650.422,00 | Other neighbors in the area said this was not the first time Animal Welfare has been called on those dogs, or even the first time they’ve hurt someone. | In victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/dogs-euthanized-following-attack-on-6-year-old-girl/6127127/ | ||
| 7 | 05/25/2021 | Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Family pet pit bull-mix mauled family members | Fall River | Massachusetts | United States | Fall River, Massachusetts, United States | 417.014.912,00 | -711.550.451,00 | A call came into dispatch concerning the 100 block of Tremont Street for multiple adults who had been bitten by the family pit bull. The injuries were serious bites to the arms and two adults were transported to hospital. | In home | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://fallriverreporter.com/two-sent-to-rhode-island-hospital-after-fall-river-dog-attack/ | ||
| 7 | 05/25/2021 | Pit bull-mix mauls dog and injures dog's owner -- the dog later died | Methuen | Massachusetts | United States | Methuen, Massachusetts, United States | 427.262.016,00 | -711.908.924,00 | Her husband was bitten as he tried to get the pitbull mix off their dog, which required emergency medical treatment at an animal hospital in Woburn, according to police. The dog was euthanized later that evening due to its injuries. The pit bull owner said her dog is very friendly. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/dog-bites-man-mauls-his-pet-in-methuen-neighborhood/article_000c1793-b5a1-5084-98ff-168003dcf26a.html | |||
| 7 | 05/24/2021 | Leashed pit bull-mix and Akita kill one dog, injure the dog owner, and injure another dog and the dog's owner | Palatine | Illinois | United States | Palatine, Illinois, United States | 421.103.041,00 | -8.803.424,00 | Neighbors are angry that the pit bull mix and akita mix that killed a small dog and injured another small dog along with injuring the small dog owners in Palantine on Tuesday will be returned to their owners. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/palatine-residents-on-edge-after-recent-dog-attacks | |||
| 7 | 05/24/2021 | A man was found dead outside of a home. Ten dogs, including a pit bull mix that deputies fatally shot, were seized. | Veguita | New Mexico | United States | Veguita, New Mexico, United States | 34.516.174,00 | -1.067.672.484,00 | Leslie Martinez, the victim's niece, told deputies that neighbors have contacted law enforcement about Dominic Ribera's dogs multiple times, and have even confronted Ribera about chaining his dogs, which he refused to do. | Residence on Lorella Court | 2021-05 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/dog-owner-charged-in-fatal-mauling-of-a-man/6126263 | ||
| 7 | 05/24/2021 | Police attacked | 5 repeat offender Ambulls (aka pit bulls) attack police officer | North Olmsted | Ohio | United States | North Olmsted, Ohio, United States | 414.156.025,00 | -819.234.726,00 | The pit bulls jumped out of their owner's car to attack the officer. This was 10 days after previous vicious attack on 3 neighbors. More info: https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/06/08/loose-pitbulls-attack-man-walking-his-dog-rocky-river-reservation-owner-dangerous-dogs-has-not-come-forward/ | Officer on call | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/05/25/dogs-bite-north-olmsted-police-officer-days-after-vicious-attack-neighbors-investigates-why-dogs-owner-was-allowed-keep-them/?fbclid=IwAR2BQIxBXdC1sMH38BzYSflF2Z2he94jafzMA_lbXmLy2NUYyl8Xtjd0UMI | ||
| 7 | 05/24/2021 | Police attacked | Pit bull breaks free to maul police officer | Anderson | South Carolina | United States | Anderson, South Carolina, United States | 345.034.394,00 | -826.501.332,00 | The officer shot and killed the pit bull. The officer was taken to the hospital | Officer on call | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.wyff4.com/article/anderson-police-officer-attacked-by-pit-bull-while-responding-to-call/36521552 | ||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | A roaming pit bull attacked someone in their own driveway putting items in a Jeep | Casper | Wyoming | United States | Casper, Wyoming, United States | 428.500.769,00 | -1.063.251.749,00 | Brown said that the pit bull was “still raging” and was trying to attack Phillips, but he was able to get a grip on its collar and keep it in a choke hold. The pit bull’s owner eventually arrived and took the dog by a choke chain and took it back home. | In victim's front yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://oilcity.news/community/2021/09/21/casperite-honored-for-bravery-in-pulling-attacking-pit-bull-off-of-fellow-citizen-family-dog/ | ||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Four people injured by two pit bulls | Brook Park | Ohio | United States | Brook Park, Ohio, United States | 413.983.838,00 | -818.045.788,00 | A woman said she was walking her white pit bull mix when her dog was attacked by a tan pit bull mix that ran out of a yard. The tan dog bit the woman’s hands as she tried to stop the attack. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2021/06/two-fighting-dogs-injure-four-people-man-seen-stealing-tv-from-hotel-room-brook-park-police-blotter.html | |||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Three dogs, including a pit bull mix, were loose and attacked both a dog walking by and a Good Samaritan that stopped to help. | Rochester | Minnesota | United States | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | 440.121.221,00 | -924.801.989,00 | A Rochester woman needed stitches after stopping to help another woman who appeared to be in severe distress Sunday morning. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/rochester-woman-requires-stitches-following-171700334.html | |||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Store | Pit bull attacked woman in store | Frederick | Maryland | United States | Frederick, Maryland, United States | 394.142.688,00 | -774.105.409,00 | The Frederick Health Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a dog that bit a woman inside the Frederick Wawa on Route 40 Sunday. | In store | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/05/26/owner-of-dog-that-bit-woman-in-frederick-wawa-sought | ||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Child attacked | Three repeat-offender pit bulls maul two boys who were walking to the store | Tacoma | Washington | United States | Tacoma, Washington, United States | 472.528.768,00 | -1.224.442.906,00 | The pit bulls have attacked other people but each time the police have come to check the owner has hid the animals | In street | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://komonews.com/news/local/two-tacoma-boys-recovering-after-being-attacked-by-3-pit-bulls-last-weekend | ||
| 7 | 05/23/2021 | Child attacked | Boy, 10, mauled by leashed pit bull-type dog | Eau Claire | Wisconsin | United States | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States | 44.811.349,00 | -914.984.941,00 | The pit bull owner did a pit and run with his pit bull after it attacked the child | While walking with friends on sidewalk | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://715newsroom.com/2021/05/25/ec-health-dept-looking-for-dog-after-bite-incident | ||
| 7 | 05/22/2021 | Animal workers | 2 pit bulls, 1 mix attack 2 shelter volunteers and 1 staff member | Citrus County | Florida | United States | Citrus County, Florida, United States | 288.848.842,00 | -825.185.837,00 | On three separate days, dogs confiscated by the county from Out of the Box rescue attacked two volunteers and a worker at the Citrus County Animal Shelter, according to county records. | Animal shelter | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/seized-dogs-attack-shelter-worker-volunteers/article_b805caa8-ba3b-11eb-a892-938368379dac.html | ||
| 7 | 05/22/2021 | Owner attacked | A pit bull/rottweiler mix attacked two adult males | Lexington Park | Maryland | United States | Lexington Park, Maryland, United States | 382.575.517,00 | -764.620.928,00 | Police arrived on the scene to find two adult males inside of the residence, with one victim suffering serious injuries to his arms. The dog was found to be contained in the backyard of the residence. A 60-year-old male was transported by ground to an area trauma center with serious injuries to the upperbody | In home | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://smnewsnet.com/archives/491247/audio-two-injured-after-dog-attack-in-lexington-park-one-transported-to-trauma-center | ||
| 7 | 05/20/2021 | Repeat-offender pit bull killed cat | Millbury | Massachusetts | United States | Millbury, Massachusetts, United States | 421.920.719,00 | -71.761.522,00 | The pit bull had previously killed a goat. Its owners say that the pit bull is a "big old baby’’ and that the animal victims must have triggered the attacks. | Victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.millburysutton.com/story/news/2021/07/14/select-board-puts-dog-killed-cat-goat-short-leash/7961733002 | |||
| 7 | 05/19/2021 | Pit bulls killed Chihuahua named Sparky | Savona | British Columbia | United States | Savona, British Columbia, United States | 507.527.649,00 | -120.843.769,00 | The pit bulls escaped their enclosure and, by the time Friesen arrived at the scene, Sparky’s skull had been crushed, his neck bitten and blood was visible | On pit bull owner's property | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/news/dogs-maul-chihuahua-to-death-in-savona-sparking-safety-concerns-in-town-1.24323397 | |||
| 7 | 05/19/2021 | Ambull (aka pit bull) mix attacked a man and his dog | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | 257.616.798,00 | -801.917.902,00 | Investigators have concluded that the owner of a small dog who shot and killed an American Bulldog mixed breed will not face charges. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/05/21/small-dog-owner-who-fatally-shot-large-dog-will-not-face-charges-investigators-say | |||
| 7 | 05/19/2021 | Delivery person | An Amazon delivery person was attacked by a harnessed pit bull being walked | Sharonville | Ohio | United States | Sharonville, Ohio, United States | 392.681.136,00 | -844.132.746,00 | So far, Sharonville police have said the investigation is ongoing. It does not appear anyone has been charged or cited | While on duty delivering packages | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-pit-bull-bites-amazon-delivery-driver-at-sharonville-apartment-complex/36494409 | ||
| 7 | 05/19/2021 | A repeat-offender illegal pit bull type attacked a shih tzu and injured its owner | Warren | Ontario | Canada | Warren, Ontario, Canada | 46.454.695,00 | -8.041.645,00 | Arnold said she was returning on foot from a trip to the bank with Diamond, her nine-year-old pet, when the other dog — which she describes as a pit bull — appeared. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.timminstimes.com/news/local-news/attack-on-pet-shakes-warren-woman | |||
| 7 | 05/18/2021 | An owner lost control of his white pit bull's leash and the pit bull attacked another dog. | Winona | Minnesota | United States | Winona, Minnesota, United States | 440.553.908,00 | -916.663.523,00 | The pitbull attacked the victim’s dog, after which the owner of the pit bull did a pit and run. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://winonapost.com/News/ArticleID/72698/Winona-responds-to-dog-attacks | |||
| 7 | 05/18/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bull attacked Rottweiler | Virginia Beach | Virginia | United States | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | 368.529.263,00 | -75.977.985,00 | The pit bull owner has been charged seven times in the past nine years for issues with her pets. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/vb-woman-asking-for-dog-to-be-removed-from-neighbors-home-after-attack | ||
| 7 | 05/17/2021 | Child attacked | A 12 year old boy was mauled while trying to save his siblings from a pit bull | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | When he saw the pit bulls racing toward his two little sisters, his little brother and some other kids while they were playing outside in their Detroit neighborhood Monday afternoon, he instinctively stepped in between them — possibly saving their lives. More: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/boy-saves-his-younger-siblings-during-vicious-dog-attack | In victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://people.com/crime/michican-boy-12-injured-dog-mauling-hailed-hero-saving-siblings | ||
| 7 | 05/16/2021 | Owner attacked | A woman was attacked by her pit bull causing severe arm injuires | Rocky River | Ohio | United States | Rocky River, Ohio, United States | 414.768.217,00 | -818.497.567,00 | "When officers arrived, they found the woman barricaded in a bedroom. The dog had to be contained by a Lakewood Animal Control Officer." | In home | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2021/05/pit-bull-attacks-owner-rocky-river-police-blotter.html | ||
| 7 | 05/15/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized | Pit bull on rampage slaughters neighborhood cats | Union County | Oregon | United States | Union County, Oregon, United States | 452.334.122,00 | -1.180.410.627,00 | An Animal Control Officer followed up with a pit bull owner whose dog was on "doggy probation" that had been running loose the night before and had killed seven cats from three different households the prior week | Unspecified | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/the-four-legged-beat-union-countys-animal-enforcement-duo-stays-busy/article_e6ec336a-b433-11eb-a61c-a77683f0788b.html | ||
| 7 | 05/14/2021 | Property invasion | The fatal mauling of a cat by what appear to be two pit bull type dogs was captured on doorbell video. The pit owners do a pit and run | Denver | Colorado | United States | Denver, Colorado, United States | 397.392.358,00 | -104.990.251,00 | Then, Soli said video captures two people, pictured below, coming to take the two pit bulls away after the alleged attack. The Solis said these people were captured on their doorbell video at the time of the attack. “In the audio and the video, you can hear them yelling, ‘Be quiet,’ and then they walk away,” Soli said | Victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://kdvr.com/news/local/fatal-cat-attack-captured-on-camera-in-tennyson-neighborhood | ||
| 7 | 05/14/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family pet pit bull mauled girl, 15 months old - she's in critical condition | Rio Bravo | Texas | United States | Rio Bravo, Texas, United States | 273.641.887,00 | -994.800.415,00 | A 15-month-old child had been attacked by the family pitbull. She was treated and taken in critical condition to Laredo Medical Center | Unspecified | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Pitbull-attack-in-Rio-Bravo-leaves-child-in-16179799.php | ||
| 7 | 05/13/2021 | Child attacked | Girl, 7, and her father attacked by leashed pit bull | Long Island | New York | United States | Long Island, New York, United States | 40.789.142,00 | -73.134.961,00 | The father was teaching his child how to ride a bike. The pit bull owner did a pit and run. | In street | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/north-babylon-dog-attack-pit-bull-long-island/10651588 | ||
| 7 | 05/13/2021 | Teenager attacked by pit bull while walking dog | Clemson | South Carolina | United States | Clemson, South Carolina, United States | 346.834.382,00 | -828.373.654,00 | One involved a teenager attacked by a pit bull while walking his dog, with his dog injured in the attack. She said the teen is afraid to press charges, and the dog remains free. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://upstatetoday.com/2021/05/13/clemson-residents-express-animal-control-concerns/ | |||
| 7 | 05/12/2021 | Livestock | Pit bull and Belgian mallinois killed over 30 animals in the county | Cache County | Utah | United States | Cache County, Utah, United States | 417.560.026,00 | -1.117.614.661,00 | Officials have fined the owners of two dogs they said have attacked and killed about 30 family pets. Many animal owners in the Cache County neighborhood said that’s not enough. | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://ksltv.com/462025/two-dogs-blamed-for-deaths-of-dozens-of-animals-in-hyrum/ | ||
| 7 | 05/11/2021 | Family pit bulls, Life flight | Man, 27, dies after brutal mauling by four pit bulls on 6th May | Sulphur | Louisiana | United States | Sulphur, Louisiana, United States | 302.365.943,00 | -933.773.783,00 | The man was visiting a Platt Street residence to see a family member when the attack happened. The man suffered severe wounds to his head, face and legs, and was air lifted to a Lafayette hospital. | In backyard of family member's home | 2021-05 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.americanpress.com/news/local/sulphur-man-in-critical-condition-after-dog-attack/article_1dbd4a24-af60-11eb-8e8d-c767be29f2cb.html | |
| 7 | 05/11/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Forty-six year old John Henry was fatally mauled by a neighbor's pit bull mix | Big Spring | Texas | United States | Big Spring, Texas, United States | 322.503.979,00 | -1.014.787.355,00 | The pit bull dragged the man up and down the sidewalk before police arrived. One neighbor was bitten by the dog as he tried to pull the dog off Henry. “They had sticks, they had a tire even all throwing it at the dog," Myrick said. "The dog would stop a little bit and then go back to the man." An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the man's exact manner of death. | In street | 2021-05 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/big-spring-man-dies-dog-attack/513-0bb5eb32-6ff4-4f7a-a346-993e25d17938 | |
| 7 | 05/10/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | A one-month-old infant boy was fatally mauled by the family's pit bull mix | Norwich | Connecticut | United States | Norwich, Connecticut, United States | 415.242.649,00 | -720.759.105,00 | The infant had been attacked by the family’s pit bull. They said they tried to save the baby, but the child succumbed to the injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The baby, Carter Settles, was being held at the time when the pit bull jumped and starting biting him. The dog was taken by animal control and was put under quarantine. | In home | 2021-05 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wfsb.com/news/1-month-old-baby-killed-in-dog-attack-family-devastated/article_64f8b55c-b200-11eb-a4cd-cfbc8815680d.html | |
| 7 | 05/09/2021 | Child attacked | 2-year-old boy recovering after a loose pit bull ripped him from his mother's arms causing severe injuries to his leg | Pompano Beach | Florida | United States | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | 262.378.597,00 | -801.247.667,00 | Benji was playing with his mother when the attack happened. She said she lifted her son into her arms as the pit bull approached. The pit bull snatched him from her arms. | Victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/bso-pompano-beach-community-welcome-home-boy-released-from-hospital-after-dog-bite | ||
| 7 | 05/09/2021 | Property invasion | Loose pit bull invaded property, attacked cat, owners | Winona | Minnesota | United States | Winona, Minnesota, United States | 440.553.908,00 | -916.663.523,00 | The cat owner's leg was broken. The pit bull owners are avoiding helping with expenses | Victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.winonadailynews.com/opinion/letters/kim-evenson-pit-bull-attack-leaves-many-questions/article_984bae2f-e813-5871-b263-cc54cffc0acc.html | ||
| 7 | 05/07/2021 | Livestock | Repeat-offender pit bull mix and a German Shepherd mix killing rabbits, chickens, ducks and cats | Lakeport | California | United States | Lakeport, California, United States | 390.429.506,00 | -1.229.158.293,00 | , the Lakeport City Council overturned the appeal of Maria Anderson, owner of a pit bull and another dog that have been deemed vicious after numerous complaints and the killing of pets over a 15-month period. | Unspecified | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://lakeconews.com/news/69196-lakeport-city-council-denies-vicious-dog-abatement-appeal | ||
| 7 | 05/07/2021 | Senior attacked | Pit bull-mix mauls retired teacher | Cortez | Colorado | United States | Cortez, Colorado, United States | 373.488.827,00 | -1.085.859.265,00 | A Cortez woman on a routine walk along Montezuma Avenue earlier this month was attacked by two pit bulls that had run loose from a nearby residence. She was rescued by a passing motorist. | In street | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.the-journal.com/articles/woman-attacked-by-dogs-on-montezuma-avenue/ | ||
| 7 | 05/07/2021 | Child attacked | Boy, 5, mauled by stray pit bull | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.525.839,00 | -751.652.215,00 | The stray pit bull attacked the 5-year-old boy around 8:30 a.m. on the porch of his Northeast Philadelphia home Friday morning leaving the boy hospitalized. | In victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/stray-dog-attacks-boy-on-porch-of-his-northeast-philly-home-police-say/2806258/ | ||
| 7 | 05/06/2021 | Livestock | Repeat-offender pit bull reportedly killed livestock | Nevada County | California | United States | Nevada County, California, United States | 391.346.666,00 | -1.211.710.389,00 | "A caller from Spring Ranches Road reported a loose pit bull on his 10-acre property that the caller said had just killed some of his livestock. He added that he knew who owned the pit bull, and said that incidents with this particular dog had been an ongoing issue." | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.theunion.com/news/nevada-county-police-blotter-aggressive-pit-bull-kills-livestock | ||
| 7 | 05/06/2021 | Senior attacked | Man and his dog attacked by pit bull | Lehigh Acres | Florida | United States | Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States | 266.253.497,00 | -816.248.026,00 | He was walking with his dog Happy when a large American Bulldog came running. He said it attacked his dog and knocked him to the ground. The pit bull is still living in his neighborhood. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/man-calling-on-lee-county-to-enforce-dangerous-animal-policy-after-being-mauled-by-a-dog | ||
| 7 | 05/06/2021 | BSL Repeal | Animal Control is looking for a pit bull that attacked a woman | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | United States | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | 435.460.223,00 | -96.731.265,00 | The pit bull bit a woman in a parking lot near the Empire Mall | In parking lot | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/s-f-animal-control-seeks-dog-that-bit-woman | ||
| 7 | 05/05/2021 | Livestock | Two pit bull mixes have killed eight sheep | Lanaina | Hawaii | United States | Lanaina, Hawaii, United States | 208.783.333,00 | -1.566.825,00 | "This has happened in broad daylight. It’s happened in the middle of the night. And the only recourse I’ve had is to literally be here and try to fight them off with a stick as I’m calling for help, there’s no one there to help me," | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/05/06/west-maui-farmer-says-wild-dogs-are-attacking-killing-his-animals/ | ||
| 7 | 05/03/2021 | Postal workers | Dangerous dogs (one a pit bull) in a neighborhood have shut down mail service to the street | Theodore | Alabama | United States | Theodore, Alabama, United States | 305.476.941,00 | -881.752.796,00 | "They tried to bite the mail lady two or three times," Howell said. It has caused the U.S. Postal Service to suspend mail delivery to neighbors living along Sunset Lane. She said some of the elderly neighbors can’t drive and rely on the mail for delivery of medication. | In street | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://mynbc15.com/news/local/us-postal-suspends-mail-service-to-theodore-neighbor-because-of-vicious-dogs | ||
| 7 | 05/03/2021 | A leashed pit bull on a walk attacked a repeat-offender loose pit bull. | Cleaveland | Ohio | United States | Cleaveland, Ohio, United States | 4.149.932,00 | -816.943.605,00 | The owner of the pit bull that escaped said her dog ran toward the other pit bull, but only to greet the animal. | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2021/05/leashed-pit-bull-bites-unleashed-pit-bull-drunk-man-arrested-after-stumbling-out-of-drug-store-berea-police-blotter.html | |||
| 7 | 05/02/2021 | Dog park | Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier killed shih tzu mix | Gibsons | British Columbia | Canada | Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada | 493.974.171,00 | -1.235.152.222,00 | The Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier even bit its owner as she tried to help save the other dog. Several bystanders also intervened in a futile effort to get the pit bull to release its victim | Dog park | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/investigation-underway-following-fatal-dog-attack-on-shih-tzu-poodle-in-gibsons-3751563 | ||
| 7 | 05/02/2021 | A woman was hospitalized and her husband and miniature poodle injured after two loose pit bulls attacked them | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | The couple were walking their dog when two pit bulls charged them from across the street. When the woman bent over to pick up her dog, the pit bulls knocked her to the ground and began attacking her and the dog. Followup is here: https://omaha.com/news/local/omaha-woman-cited-after-pit-bull-attack-in-benson/article_8aaa4158-ac2e-11eb-b51c-d78f4837bc68.html | On walk with dog | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-pit-bulls-attack-couple-and-their-dog-in-benson-woman-taken-to-hospital/article_2839f8a4-abbd-11eb-9f76-db7b123bbfd5.html | |||
| 7 | 05/01/2021 | Property invasion | Four pit bulls kill two dogs on the dog victims' own back porch | Summerville | South Carolina | United States | Summerville, South Carolina, United States | 330.185.039,00 | -801.756.481,00 | Both dogs that were killed by the pit bulls were reportedly covered in blood and police say they had large open wounds on the back of their necks. A neighbor informed police that he saw four grey pitbulls running down the victim’s driveway covered in blood | In victim's yard | 2021-05 | 96 | 1 | https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/two-dogs-mauled-by-group-of-pit-bulls-in-summerville-neighborhood | ||
| 7 | 04/30/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 4-year-old Elayah Brown fatally mauled by her family's pit bull mix | Fort Worth | Texas | United States | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | 327.554.883,00 | -973.307.658,00 | She was mauled to death in her backyard by her family's pet pit bull | In victim's yard | 2021-04 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-young-girl-mauled-by-family-dog | |
| 7 | 04/29/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 11- year-old girl was attacked by a neighbor's pit bull. | Chicago | Illinois | United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 418.781.136,00 | -876.297.982,00 | The girl suffered puncture wounds to her left arm. No charges or citations were laid. | At neighbor's home | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/11-year-old-girl-attacked-by-pit-bull-in-south-side-e2-80-99s-marynook-neighborhood/ar-BB1gcESJ | ||
| 7 | 04/28/2021 | Police attacked | Deputy attacked by pit bull when responding to a dog-at-large complaint. | Reading Township | Michigan | United States | Reading Township, Michigan, United States | 41.861.425,00 | -847.942.091,00 | The deputy was injured when a dog, now identified as a fully-grown pit bull, attacked the deputy who was responding to a dog-at-large complaint. The pit bull owner had previous interactions with the police | Officer on call | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2021/04/deputy-who-shot-and-killed-man-and-pit-bull-released-from-hospital.html | ||
| 7 | 04/27/2021 | Animal rescue negligence, Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 7-year-old girl killed, mother mauled, by neighbor's pit bulls from Wake County Animal Control | Garner | North Carolina | United States | Garner, North Carolina, United States | 357.112.642,00 | -786.141.709,00 | A seven year old girl was fatally mauled and her mother was injured after being attacked by a neighbor's two pit bulls that they were caring for while the neighbor was out of town. The killer pit bull was purchased from Wake County Animal Control | In home | 2021-04 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/child-woman-seriously-injured-in-dog-attack-in-garner-police-say/ | |
| 7 | 04/26/2021 | Repeat offender pit bull escaped yard to severely maul other dog | North Providence | Rhode Island | United States | North Providence, Rhode Island, United States | 418.535.518,00 | -714.676.639,00 | The family was not contesting that the pit bull terrier named Lucy should be declared vicious, and didn’t want it at their property any longer. | In victim's yard | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.valleybreeze.com/2021-05-25/north-providence/after-second-attack-catanzaros-dog-ordered-put-down | |||
| 7 | 04/25/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Senior attacked | Neighbor's pit bull invades backyard, attacks dog and 73-year-old owner | Matteson | Illinois | United States | Matteson, Illinois, United States | 415.039.235,00 | -877.131.018,00 | The city has done nothing, police say they have no powers in this area. She had complained to the city before about the dog. | In victim's yard | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/04/27/matteson-resident-dog-attack | ||
| 7 | 04/25/2021 | Senior attacked | Pit bull breaks off leash to attack a woman in her 60s | Yorkville | Illinois | United States | Yorkville, Illinois, United States | 416.411.409,00 | -884.472.948,00 | Police said a pit bull broke off a chain and attacked a woman in her sixties. The woman was bitten in the cheek, ear, and buttocks according to police. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The owner of the pit bull got a ticket. | Unspecified | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/yorkville-police-respond-to-three-dog-attacks/article_eff23488-a74e-11eb-9107-bf90f5031311.html | ||
| 7 | 04/25/2021 | Brown pit bull terrier attacks a dog being walked by its owner | Yorkville | Illinois | United States | Yorkville, Illinois, United States | 416.411.409,00 | -884.472.948,00 | The pit bull owners surrendered the pit bull to authorities | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/yorkville-police-respond-to-three-dog-attacks/article_eff23488-a74e-11eb-9107-bf90f5031311.html | |||
| 7 | 04/21/2021 | Owner attacked | Two pit bulls both turn on both their owners | Yorkville | Illinois | United States | Yorkville, Illinois, United States | 416.411.409,00 | -884.472.948,00 | A man and woman had injuries on their hands and arms from two pit bulls the family owned. Officers were able to contain the two dogs. The man and woman were taken to a hospital for treatment. | In home | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/yorkville-police-respond-to-three-dog-attacks/article_eff23488-a74e-11eb-9107-bf90f5031311.html | ||
| 7 | 04/21/2021 | Neighborhood terrorized | Loose pit bull attacked couple, dogs three times in two months | Kokomo | Indiana | United States | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | 40.486.427,00 | -861.336.033,00 | "We just heard all kinds of stories, everybody’s neighborhoods. They're fed up with it. It keeps happening.” | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/string-of-dog-attacks-prompts-concern/article_67fdf46e-a6bc-11eb-a1c6-33d5fe49c362.html?fbclid=IwAR0uvY7JrPPCPPQMki_OKVJ1lOTGgRYDl7psP7ObCBqI9k5RlMjZvPI81Hc | ||
| 7 | 04/20/2021 | Property invasion | 2 pit bulls break into house to kill cat | Lehigh Acres | Florida | United States | Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States | 266.253.497,00 | -816.248.026,00 | When she came out to check on the noise, she saw two white Pit Bulls viciously mauling her animals, killing one of them. | In victim's home | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2021/04/20/cats-mauled-by-dog-attack-in-lehigh-acres | ||
| 7 | 04/18/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls, Neighborhood terrorized | Girl, 3, mauled by neighbor's 3 repeat-offender pit bulls in front of her own house | Chevak | Alaska | United States | Chevak, Alaska, United States | 615.277.778,00 | -1.655.863.889,00 | The girl was bleeding from her eye, needed staples in her head, and required stitches in multiple places on her face and on her back. The pit bull owner began using racial slurs against the victim's mother. | In victim's yard | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.kyuk.org/post/3-year-old-girl-attacked-loose-dogs-chevak | ||
| 7 | 04/16/2021 | Horses | Unleashed pit bull was fatally shot by a horse rider after there was an "incident' between the pit bull and the horse. | Libertyville | Illinois | United States | Libertyville, Illinois, United States | 422.830.786,00 | -879.531.303,00 | A person was walking a pit bull illegally off leash on the trail when there was an "incident" between the dog and a horse and its rider on the trail. The horse rider, who had a concealed carry license, shot the pit bull, according to authorities. No charges will be laid. | Nature trail | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/libertyville/no-charges-filed-fatal-pit-bull-shooting | ||
| 7 | 04/15/2021 | Property invasion, Senior attacked | 71-year-old woman severely mauled raking leaves on her own front lawn | Lewiston | Maine | United States | Lewiston, Maine, United States | 44.100.351,00 | -702.147.764,00 | The officer tased the animal first, which only stopped the attack momentarily. The dog then began biting the woman on the face and neck. The woman sustained serious injuries to her arms, leg, neck and face as a result of the attack. | In victim's yard | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://wgme.com/news/local/lewiston-police-shoot-dog-after-woman-is-attacked | ||
| 7 | 04/15/2021 | Dog park | Pit bull attacks a husky and injures its owner | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | United States | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | 435.460.223,00 | -96.731.265,00 | The pit bull owner, a white woman in her 20s, did a pit and run | Dog park | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/04/16/man-bitten-in-dog-fight-at-sioux-falls-park | ||
| 7 | 04/12/2021 | Unleashed pit bull attacks dog being walked | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | United States | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States | 328.323.225,00 | -798.284.258,00 | The owner said he had been walking his dog Rosie when the pit bull ran up, grabbed her by the legs and refused to let go. | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.postandcourier.com/news/a-pit-bull-attacked-a-dog-in-april-in-mount-pleasant-then-it-happened-again/article_aaf751e2-fae6-11eb-bf04-abcae39a9914.html | |||
| 7 | 04/10/2021 | A Chicago firehouse pit bull mix fatally mauled a shih tzu outside Engine Station 116 | Chicago | Illinois | United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 418.781.136,00 | -876.297.982,00 | As a result of the attack by the fire house pit bull, all fire houses in Chicago are now banned from having any kind of dog. | On street | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/13/22381815/firehouse-dogs-removed-chicago-fire-department-commissioner-attack-engine-116-neighor-dog-killed | |||
| 7 | 04/10/2021 | Police attacked | Pit bull severely injured officer's hand | Park Rapids | Minnesota | United States | Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States | 469.221.813,00 | -950.586.322,00 | The officer was attacked by two pit bulls | Officer on call | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/6981116-Sheriff’s-deputy-bitten-shoots-dog | ||
| 7 | 04/09/2021 | 2 pit bulls kill 2 dogs | Bald Knob | Arkansas | United States | Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States | 353.098.066,00 | -915.679.114,00 | The animals involved were two pit bulls and they killed neighborhood resident Irma Nolen’s dog and his neighbor’s dog up the street | In neighborhood | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.thedailycitizen.com/news/bald-knob-officials-considering-requiring-dogs-to-be-kept-in-pens/article_69275d62-04cd-543b-a1cb-9351c71fd814.html | |||
| 7 | 04/08/2021 | Man and his dog attacked by pit bull | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 404.406.248,00 | -799.958.864,00 | According to police, the off-duty officer was walking his dog when the pit bull attacked. The officer yelled at the pit bull to stay back, but it continued to be aggressive. | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/04/08/off-duty-pittsburgh-police-officer-shoots-pit-bull | |||
| 7 | 04/07/2021 | Inadequately leashed pit bull fatally attacked a small dog and injured her owner | New York | New York | United States | New York, New York, United States | 407.127.753,00 | -740.059.728,00 | Unprovoked attack. The pit bull ripped the small dog wide open. The pit bull owner did a pit and run. | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.tapinto.net/towns/sutton-place-slash-lenox-hill/sections/law-and-justice/articles/harlem-couple-s-dog-fatally-attacked-by-pit-bull | |||
| 7 | 04/07/2021 | Pit bull type dog attacked a dog being walked by his owner | Norman | Oklahoma | United States | Norman, Oklahoma, United States | 352.225.668,00 | -974.394.777,00 | "Police also say it doesn’t classify as a dog attack, as the dog didn’t injure another human." | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://kfor.com/news/local/norman-neighborhood-on-edge-after-dog-allegedly-attacked-by-another-dog-as-kids-walk-home-from-school | |||
| 7 | 04/07/2021 | Pit bull attacked man's dogs, one of which has serious injuries | Terrebonne | Oregon | United States | Terrebonne, Oregon, United States | 443.528.981,00 | -1.211.778.129,00 | The dog owner says he is now too terrified to take his dogs on walks anymore. | Nature trail | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://ktvz.com/lifestyle/pets/2021/04/08/redmond-man-says-dogs-were-attacked-by-stray-or-unleashed-pit-bull | |||
| 7 | 04/07/2021 | Senior attacked | Pit bull attacks 3 people. One of them, a woman, needed more than 700 stitches | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | United States | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | 430.389.025,00 | -879.064.736,00 | Police say a 36-year-old woman, 26-year-old man, and a 75-year-old man sustained serious injuries | On street | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-woman-needed-more-than-700-stitches-after-vicious-pit-bull-attack | ||
| 7 | 04/04/2021 | Pit bull-type dog killed Pomeranian | Victoria | British Columbia | Canada | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | 484.284.207,00 | -1.233.656.444,00 | Walking leashed small dog in Mount Douglas Park. The pit bull owner did a pit and run, but later identified himself to police. | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://globalnews.ca/news/7749216/fatal-dog-attack-saanich-park | |||
| 7 | 04/04/2021 | Family pit bulls | 10-year-old boy attacked by a family pit bull causing facial injuries | Alliance | Ohio | United States | Alliance, Ohio, United States | 409.153.362,00 | -811.059.309,00 | doctors were able to reattach a piece of his lip his sister recovered but not the entire lip. The fundraiser aims to collect donations to pay for Kayden's reconstructive surgeries and transportation to and from Akron Children's Hospital | Unspecified | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/alliance-10-year-old-seeks-donations-after-lip-torn-off-by-dog/ar-BB1fFUmp | ||
| 7 | 04/04/2021 | Pit bull-mix and GSD kill smaller dog and injure owner | Rock Hill | South Carolina | United States | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States | 349.248.667,00 | -810.250.784,00 | The incident occurred as the man was walking his Yorkshire Terrier in the park. The Yorkshire did not survive the attack. | City park | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/article250498514.html | |||
| 7 | 04/04/2021 | Three pit bulls attacked a man resulting in 43 stitches to his face and injuries to his legs. | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States | Hickman County, Tennessee, United States | 358.012.797,00 | -87.460.397,00 | “I thought they had bit my nose off, because it had a piece of my face in his mouth. I didn’t see it until I got in the ambulance, and the lady took a picture of me and turned the camera around and said ‘calm down this is what you look like we need to help you,'” | In street | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.wkrn.com/news/it-had-a-piece-of-my-face-in-his-mouth-hickman-county-man-gets-43-stitches-after-dog-attack | |||
| 7 | 04/03/2021 | Horses | Loose pit bull severely injures horse pulling a carriage carrying a family; and horse's owner | Waxhaw | North Carolina | United States | Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States | 349.245.935,00 | -807.434.019,00 | The pit bull attacked the horse repeatedly despite repeated kicks from the horse. The incident has been posted to Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0uMpaWLUWA | Nature trail | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nightmare-came-life-dog-attacks-horse-carriage-union-county-park/CDCRX7UGBZBGBP7FRTW7RESUYM/ | ||
| 7 | 04/02/2021 | Friend's pit bulls | 3 dogs, at least one of which was a pit bull type, maul 17-year-old girl to death | London | Ontario | Canada | London, Ontario, Canada | 429.849.233,00 | -812.452.768,00 | Megan Fisher, 17, of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not said what will happen to the animals. Photo shows pit bull type dog at window. | Friend's home | 2021-04 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/three-dogs-mauled-girl-17-to-death-southwest-of-london-police | |
| 7 | 04/01/2021 | Unleashed pit bull mix attacked a leashed Golden Retriever and its owner. | El Jebel | Colorado | United States | El Jebel, Colorado, United States | 393.949.838,00 | -1.070.903.259,00 | The dog's owner, a previous dog attack victim, was charged for firing his handgun in the air to scare off the pit bull. There were no consequences for the pit bull owner. | Nature trail | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.aspentimes.com/news/plea-agreement-reached-in-case-of-man-firing-handgun-to-break-up-dogfight | |||
| 7 | 04/01/2021 | A pit bull mix escaped his yard and attacked two men and one of their dogs in the St. Petersburg neighborhood of Bayou Shores in April. | St. Petersburg | Florida | United States | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | 277.676.008,00 | -826.402.915,00 | Animal control people say the attack wasn't bad enough to declare the pit bull dangerous. Fines levied went to local government, not the victims | On walk with dog | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/money/consumer/taking-action-for-you/dog-attack-in-st-pete-injures-two-people-and-critically-wounds-another-dog | |||
| 7 | 04/01/2021 | A pit bull fatally mauled another dog | Girard | Ohio | United States | Girard, Ohio, United States | 411.539.465,00 | -807.014.662,00 | "The dogs that have been bothersome have been pit bulls. We will not allow our citizens to be intimidated by dog owners who do not follow the law,” Melfi said. Melfi said the incidents have occurred in the past couple of weeks, including the pit bull that killed another dog. | Unspecified | 2021-04 | 95 | 1 | https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2021/04/pit-bulls-under-scrutiny-in-girard/ | |||
| 7 | 03/26/2021 | Woman attacked by pit bulls she was feeding | Dallas | Texas | United States | Dallas, Texas, United States | 327.766.642,00 | -967.969.879,00 | The pit bulls went at her like they were “eating a steak.” | Unspecified | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2021/03/26/woman-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-while-feeding-loose-dogs-in-dallas | |||
| 7 | 03/25/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Girl, 7, mauled by family member's pit bull | Bridgewater | Massachusetts | United States | Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States | 419.903.519,00 | -709.750.541,00 | The child suffered multiple severe bite wounds to her head and upper body. An adult in the family was also attacked. The pit bull was taken into quarantine. | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://whdh.com/news/investigation-underway-after-7-year-old-seriously-injured-by-pit-bull-in-bridgewater | ||
| 7 | 03/24/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Neighborhood terrorized | Pit bull terrorizing neighborhood, killed cat | Sulfur | Louisiana | United States | Sulfur, Louisiana, United States | 302.365.943,00 | -933.773.783,00 | Those with small pets or children say they are worried, while Jennifer Wynn is in fear of her own safety as she says she was almost attacked while getting into her vehicle. | In neighborhood | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.kplctv.com/2021/03/25/pack-dogs-terrorize-sulphur-neighborhood/ | ||
| 7 | 03/22/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | A neighbor's repeat-offender pit bull mix attacked a small dog and its owner in their front yard. | Ider | Alabama | United States | Ider, Alabama, United States | 347.142.484,00 | -856.808.031,00 | they have been trying for a year now to get their neighbor to contain and control her pit bull. It has injured her cat and killed several of her chickens. Video shows animal to be a pit bull. | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://whnt.com/news/dekalb-county-dog-attack-has-family-demanding-enforcement-from-animal-control | ||
| 7 | 03/21/2021 | A loose pit bull type dog was fatally shot after attacking a woman earlier. | Galt | California | United States | Galt, California, United States | 382.546.373,00 | -1.212.999.485,00 | The pit bull bit a woman and then threatened her grandmother | On street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://fox40.com/news/local-news/shooting-of-dog-in-galt-neighborhood-by-officer-didnt-have-to-happen-say-some-witnesses | |||
| 7 | 03/21/2021 | Pit bull mauls woman walking along the street | Ardmore | Oklahoma | United States | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | 341.742.611,00 | -971.436.254,00 | “And this lady came walking down from the west and this black Pitbull that lives over there across the street basically just started attacking her,” Mclaird said. The pit bull was quarantined. | On street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.kxii.com/2021/03/22/ardmore-woman-taken-to-hospital-after-a-dog-attack-sunday-afternoon | |||
| 7 | 03/20/2021 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 13-year-old boy delivering food to a neighbor seriously mauled by pit bull | Rolla | Missouri | United States | Rolla, Missouri, United States | 37.948.544,00 | -917.715.303,00 | The pit bull owners attempted to restrain it, but the pit bull had the child pinned to the ground while biting the head, neck, and face of the boy. | Unspecified | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.ky3.com/2021/03/22/pit-bull-mauls-rolla-mo-boy-delivering-cupcakes-to-a-neighbor | ||
| 7 | 03/19/2021 | Police attacked | Pit bull attacked dog, threatened person, charged and bit officer | Beloit | Wisconsin | United States | Beloit, Wisconsin, United States | 425.083.482,00 | -890.317.765,00 | The officer began backing away when the grey and white pit bull was approached by another larger pit bull. As the officer was backing away, the larger pit bull ran towards the officer, who tried to kick at it to keep it away from him. Police say the dog then bit the officer before he fired his service weapon to stop the attack. | On street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/beloit-pd-officer-on-loose-dog-call-used-deadly-force-after-being-bit | ||
| 7 | 03/18/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 1-year-old girl fatally mauled by the family's pet pocket bully aka pit bull type dog | Springfield | Illinois | United States | Springfield, Illinois, United States | 397.817.213,00 | -896.501.481,00 | Dog identified as pit bull by Justin Carter TV. https://www.facebook.com/jcarternews/posts/162642429021033. The family had had the pit bull for four years | In home | 2021-03 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://newschannel20.com/news/local/child-bit-on-the-head-by-dog-in-springfield | |
| 7 | 03/18/2021 | A woman covered in bite marks has been in and out of consciousness and has reportedly stated that the injuries were caused by four pit bulls. | Shell Valley | North Dakota | United States | Shell Valley, North Dakota, United States | 487.980.579,00 | -998.648.648,00 | The woman was found lying in the road | On street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://inewz.tv/videos/update-victim-of-vicious-attack-reveals-new-information | |||
| 7 | 03/17/2021 | Police attacked | Police officer forced to shoot attacking pit bull | Tampa | Florida | United States | Tampa, Florida, United States | 27.950.575,00 | -824.571.776,00 | “There wasn’t time for a taser or negotiating. It was either shoot or get mauled and get attacked,” | Officer on call | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/animals/tampa-officer-shoots-pit-bull-that-ran-out-of-apartment-toward-her | ||
| 7 | 03/15/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Small dog mauled to death in its own backyard by two pit bulls | Chesaning | Michigan | United States | Chesaning, Michigan, United States | 431.847.483,00 | -841.149.747,00 | The killer pit bulls have been left with their owner, with no penalty yet for them or their owner | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/2021/03/16/family-pet-attacked-and-killed-by-neighborhood-dogs | ||
| 7 | 03/15/2021 | Child attacked, Life flight, Neighbour's pit bulls, Property invasion | Girl, 3, killed by neighbor's escaped pit bull | Carteret | New Jersey | United States | Carteret, New Jersey, United States | 405.773.266,00 | -742.282.005,00 | The pit bulls dug under the fence to attack. They killed the 3 year old boy. The mother was so critically injured trying to defend her son she had to be lifeflighted | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/pets-animals/child-among-injured-after-dog-attack-in-nj/10423747/ | |
| 7 | 03/15/2021 | Apartment building | Pit bull attacked a person at an apartment complex | College Station | Texas | United States | College Station, Texas, United States | 30.627.977,00 | -963.344.068,00 | Grey and white pit bull, owned by a Hispanic female in her late 20's to early 30's | Unspecified | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.kxxv.com/brazos/college-station-pd-looking-for-pitbull-after-bite-incident | ||
| 7 | 03/14/2021 | Service dog attacked | Pit bull fatally mauls one dog and injured another service dog and its owner in 2 separate attacks at city park | Cape Coral | Florida | United States | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | 265.628.537,00 | -819.495.331,00 | According to the report, a pit bull got away with one of an elderly woman’s two dogs, took it to a vacant lot and killed it. When an officer showed up, he tried to get the pit bull in his patrol car, but the dog ran across the street and attacked a service dog and its owner. The pit bull ate the small dog. https://nbc-2.com/news/2021/03/15/cape-coral-woman-and-her-dog-attacked-by-stray-while-on-morning-walk. The pit bull owner received a citation. | City park | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.winknews.com/2021/03/15/1-dog-killed-after-pit-bull-attacks-pets-owners-at-cape-coral-park | ||
| 7 | 03/14/2021 | Family pit bulls | Woman in critical condition after being mauled by relative's pit bulls | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 404.406.248,00 | -799.958.864,00 | The victim was in critical condition with serious wounds to the head and face. Video identifies attacking animal as pit bull. | Relative's home | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.wtae.com/article/woman-in-critical-condition-after-being-mauled-by-dogs/35828723 | ||
| 7 | 03/11/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured when a pit bull type dog attacked him at a relative's home | Lauderhill | Florida | United States | Lauderhill, Florida, United States | 261.403.635,00 | -802.133.808,00 | The boy was visiting relatives when he and two other children went outside to play video games. That’s when the homeowner’s pit bull followed the children out, and the pit bull began biting. As the pit bull was taken away by Animal Control, the pit bull owner said to the pit bull, "Papa’s coming to get you" | Relative's home | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/11-year-old-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-lauderhill-dog-taken-by-animal-control/ | ||
| 7 | 03/10/2021 | Child attacked, Owner attacked | Pit bull attacks two children at park | Joliet | Illinois | United States | Joliet, Illinois, United States | 41.525.031,00 | -880.817.251,00 | The pit bull bit a 7 year old girl and a 15 year old girl, plus its own owner | City park | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/child-7-bitten-excited-pit-bull-named-hooch-west-park | ||
| 7 | 03/09/2021 | Dog park | Pit bull attacked woman trying to protect her dog | Aldergrove | British Columbia | Canada | Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada | 490.580.516,00 | -1.224.706.669,00 | The pit bull owner had no control over her pit bull and it attacked repeatedly | Dog park | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.aldergrovestar.com/news/woman-bit-by-pitbull-that-attacked-her-doberman-at-aldergrove-park/ | ||
| 7 | 03/08/2021 | Pit bull runs across street to maul woman walking home along the street in gruesome attack | Jacksonville | Florida | United States | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | 303.321.838,00 | -81.655.651,00 | The flesh was stripped off her arm. Animal control left the pit bull with its owner | In street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/worst-thing-ive-ever-seen-jacksonville-neighbors-ask-why-animal-control-didnt-impound-dog-after-gruesome-attack/44PSPOIVFZFFPGYQJVJQGIBY2I/ | |||
| 7 | 03/07/2021 | BSL Repeal, Child attacked | Pit bull mauls 5 year old's face | Aurora | Colorado | United States | Aurora, Colorado, United States | 397.294.319,00 | -1.048.319.195,00 | The pit bull had recently been purchased from the Aurora Animal Shelter, which had agitated for the removal of Aurora's pit bull ban so they could sell pit bulls | In home | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://kdvr.com/news/local/dog-euthanized-after-biting-5-year-old-in-aurora/ | ||
| 7 | 03/07/2021 | Dog park | A dog and his owner were attacked by a pit bull type at a dog park | Rochester | Minnesota | United States | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | 440.121.221,00 | -924.801.989,00 | Video on the dog park Facebook page shows the attacker was a pit bull | Dog park | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.kaaltv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/im-glad-that-hes-still-alive-owner-reacts-after-dog-attacked/6036358/?cat=10151 | ||
| 7 | 03/07/2021 | Animal Control are looking for a loose pit bull that attacked a dog | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | United States | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | 435.460.223,00 | -96.731.265,00 | The pit bull invaded the back yard to attack the dog | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/03/08/animal-control-looking-pit-bull-injured-another-dog/4634613001 | |||
| 7 | 03/05/2021 | Pit bull broke away from leash to attack person | Turlock | California | United States | Turlock, California, United States | 374.945.743,00 | -1.208.459.786,00 | The pit bull owner took his 3-year-old pit bull out for some fresh air on a leash, but the pit bull broke the leash and was on the loose. The pit bull ran over and bit a nearby individual. | In street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/crime/dog-walk-ends-injuries/ | |||
| 7 | 03/05/2021 | Police attacked | Officers forced to shoot an aggressive pit bull | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | Arriving officers were confronted by a hostile pit bull terrier | Officer on call | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://nypost.com/2021/03/05/nypd-cops-shoot-aggressive-dog-during-domestic-dispute-call | ||
| 7 | 03/05/2021 | Property invasion | Man working in his own yard attacked by stray pit bull | Owasso | Oklahoma | United States | Owasso, Oklahoma, United States | 362.695.388,00 | -958.547.119,00 | Parents in the neighborhood are now afraid to let their children play in the yard until the dogs are caught | In victim's yard | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/two-dogs-attack-owasso-man?fbclid=IwAR2rAeebaq9nrk6SRYdBgdJKgoT8dota0l1WKUm7lP0f07ePFSRrm5nhxog | ||
| 7 | 03/04/2021 | A pit bull attacked a man and his dog | Scarsdale | New York | United States | Scarsdale, New York, United States | 410.050.977,00 | -737.845.768,00 | "A Pit-bull terrier dog bit another dog and a Hemlock Road man on Edgewood Road March 4. The man’s finger was injured, and an ambulance was requested to take him to Westchester Medical Center. Bite wounds were also observed on the bite victim’s dog. Police are following up." | On walk with dog | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/107-todays-news/8833-police-report-recycling-containers-stolen-kids-receive-scam-emails | |||
| 7 | 03/04/2021 | A woman was hospitalized after being attacked by three loose, unvaccinated pit bull mixes | Knoxville | Tennessee | United States | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | 359.606.384,00 | -839.207.392,00 | One pit bull allegedly jumped over a fence and began to attack the woman. She was able to grab a piece of wood to defend herself but was taken to the hospital by ambulance. | In street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.wvlt.tv/2021/03/08/woman-hospitalized-after-knoxville-dog-attack | |||
| 7 | 03/03/2021 | Horses, Property invasion | 2 pit bulls, 1 mix attacked a miniature pony | North Mahoning Township | Pennsylvania | United States | North Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania, United States | 408.698.974,00 | -790.532.061,00 | The pony’s owner fatally wounded one of the pit bulls during the attack and the two other dogs ran from the scene | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/news/police-pit-bull-shot-killed-after-3-dogs-attack-miniature-pony/article_18f1e064-7dfa-11eb-9cfc-f732149dbc88.html | ||
| 7 | 03/02/2021 | Senior attacked | A 75 year old woman walking was attacked by a recently-adopted rescue pit bull type dog causing severe arm injuries. | Courtenay | British Columbia | United States | Courtenay, British Columbia, United States | 496.841.391,00 | -1.249.904.494,00 | The pit bull was leashed but escaped from the owner to attack her. It was a rescue pit bull rescued adopted out by an animal shelter. The animal workers had told the man it wasn't aggressive. | In street | 2021-03 | 94 | 1 | https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/vicious-dog-attack-leaves-courtenay-woman-with-broken-arm | ||
| 7 | 02/28/2021 | Cyclist, Senior attacked | 65-year-old cyclist attacked by repeat-offender pit bull | La Salle | Illinois | United States | La Salle, Illinois, United States | 413.621.503,00 | -890.418.249,00 | Police confirmed the same pit bull attacked a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy last year. | In street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.starvedrock.media/wlpo/pit-bull-attacks-la-salle-man/article_618e50b0-7ab6-11eb-b38d-cfeb8fefd290.html | ||
| 7 | 02/28/2021 | 2 pit bulls mauled each other | LaFourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | LaFourche Parish, Louisiana, United States | 296.952.295,00 | -905.257.823,00 | The pit bull owner shot the pit bulls to break up their fight | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/louisiana-man-accused-of-shooting-two-dogs-killing-one/ | |||
| 7 | 02/28/2021 | Livestock, Neighbor's pit bulls, Senior attacked | Good Samaritan saves 94-year-old man being attacked by neighbor's pit bull mixes | Zachary | Louisiana | United States | Zachary, Louisiana, United States | 306.485.191,00 | -911.564.961,00 | The pit bulls had previously attacked livestock in the area | Victim's driveway | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.wafb.com/2021/03/02/good-samaritan-saves-year-old-zachary-man-being-attacked-by-group-vicious-dogs | ||
| 7 | 02/28/2021 | Livestock | 2 pit bulls mauled cattle, killed 2 | Camano Island | Washington | United States | Camano Island, Washington, United States | 481.739.862,00 | -1.225.282.138,00 | The pit bulls ripped half a cow's face off. The pit bulls were released back to their owners, who said they'd never been a problem before | In animal victims' enclosures | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/dogs-maul-cows-on-camano-where-canine-problems-are-becoming-more-common/article_c54fe33d-325d-57f4-9bed-d92aa462eee8.html | ||
| 7 | 02/27/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | A repeat-offender pit bull crawled under a fence and attacked a neighbor's pet pig. | Pleasant Valley | Missouri | United States | Pleasant Valley, Missouri, United States | 392.163.742,00 | -944.794.708,00 | It was the second attack by the pit bull | In victim's yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://fox4kc.com/news/video-captures-northland-man-hitting-dog-with-machete-after-it-attacked-his-pet-pig | ||
| 7 | 02/26/2021 | Family pit bulls | Two people attacked by family pit bull | Enfield | Connecticut | United States | Enfield, Connecticut, United States | 420.027.181,00 | -725.441.445,00 | Both victims were transported to area hospitals, one with "significant injuries" to "multiple extremities" | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://patch.com/connecticut/enfield/2-injured-dog-attack-enfield-home-police | ||
| 7 | 02/26/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family pet pit bull mix attacked a 3 year old and his mother | Millmont | Pennsylvania | United States | Millmont, Pennsylvania, United States | 408.845.903,00 | -771.411.474,00 | "Ripped his face down to his jaw bone, ripped his leg open, fractured his femur, punctured his femur bone, ripped his arm apart," The pit bull had previously started showing signs of aggression so the family had been planning to place it in another home | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/mom-3-year-old-son-viciously-attacked-by-family-dog/523-a2477ac6-0374-401e-bd33-45cbd67f7e57 | ||
| 7 | 02/25/2021 | Pit bull breaks through fence to kill another pit bull | Greenville | North Carolina | United States | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | 35.612.661,00 | -773.663.538,00 | Hunter says that a pit bull got through a fence and into the backyard of the home where another pit bull was chained up and began to maul it. Officers responded to the scene with one of them shooting and killing the aggressive dog | In victim's yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.witn.com/2021/02/25/greenville-police-officers-kill-dog-that-attacked-leashed-dog | |||
| 7 | 02/24/2021 | Family pit bulls | Pit bull attacked puppy in home | Callahan | Florida | United States | Callahan, Florida, United States | 305.621.807,00 | -818.306.621,00 | The pit bull attacked a puppy while the puppy's owner was in the shower | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2021/02/26/animal-cruelty-callahan-man-arrested-after-pit-bull-killed-bat/6831945002 | ||
| 7 | 02/23/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man in serious condition after being attacked by neighbor's pit bulls | Chuncula | Alabama | United States | Chuncula, Alabama, United States | 309.218.505,00 | -882.005.597,00 | Other neighbours said the pit bulls were involved in previous attacks before | In street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-in-serious-condition-after-dog-attack-in-chunchula/ | ||
| 7 | 02/23/2021 | Animal rescue negligence, Owner attacked | Pit bull from Fly With Me Animal Rescue had foster family fearing for safety | Halifax | Nova Scotia | Canada | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | 446.487.635,00 | -635.752.387,00 | Pit bull from repeat offender animal rescue "Fly with me" had dog foster parents fearing for their safety with aggressive pit bull that the animal rescue had imported from the U.S. | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.saltwire.com/news/local/we-love-her-even-though-shes-a-psycho-aggressive-pit-bull-from-halifax-rescue-operation-had-foster-family-fearing-for-their-safety-562540/ | ||
| 7 | 02/22/2021 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | Two people attacked by family pit bull | Battle Creek | Michigan | United States | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States | 423.211.522,00 | -851.797.142,00 | A pit bull was fatally shot by an officer after attacking two people. Victim now missing part of leg. https://wwmt.com/news/local/police-shoot-dog-couple-remain-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-vicious-attack | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/police-26-fire-murder-preliminary-hearing-delayed-no-charges-in-dog-attack/ar-BB1dX8VO | ||
| 7 | 02/22/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | 2 pit bulls maul man | Shawnee | Oklahoma | United States | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | 353.272.928,00 | -969.253.004,00 | The victim of the attack had various dog bites and lacerations to his forearms and left upper thigh | Unspecified | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.news-star.com/story/news/local/2021/03/02/two-dog-attacks-reported-shawnee/6877672002/ | ||
| 7 | 02/20/2021 | A pit bull type dog jumped from the back of a SUV stopped at a traffic light and fatally mauled a leashed Maltese mix | Santa Rosa | California | United States | Santa Rosa, California, United States | 38.440.429,00 | -1.227.140.548,00 | The motorists took several minutes to get his pit bull off the dog it was killing, then he put it in his vehicle and drove away. That owner is now denying any involvement | In street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-woman-presses-authorities-to-act-after-her-dog-is-killed-in-side | |||
| 7 | 02/19/2021 | Livestock | A loose pit bull attacked a llama | Nevada County | California | United States | Nevada County, California, United States | 391.346.666,00 | -1.211.710.389,00 | A caller from Macy Place reported a pit bull attacking a llama. The llama was OK and the dog was contained | Unspecified | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.theunion.com/news/nevada-county-police-blotter-caller-reports-urbanite-neighbor-for-cutting-down-trees/ | ||
| 7 | 02/19/2021 | Property invasion | Two pit bulls maul German shepherd in its own yard, threaten people on street | Gerald | Missouri | United States | Gerald, Missouri, United States | 383.997.711,00 | -913.307.094,00 | Two pit bulls were shot by a Gerald police officer after exhibiting threatening behavior toward two people and attacking another dog. | In yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.gasconadecountyrepublican.com/stories/roaming-pit-bulls-threaten-two-people-attack-dog-in-its-own-yard,35389 | ||
| 7 | 02/17/2021 | An unleashed pit bull attacked a small dog causing puncture wounds | Morgan Hills | California | United States | Morgan Hills, California, United States | 371.305.012,00 | -1.216.543.901,00 | A small dog was attacked by a pit bull that was off leash on Willow Creek Drive. The small dog suffered puncture wounds and was treated at a nearby veterinarian’s office | Unspecified | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://morganhilltimes.com/police-blotter-woman-brandished-firearm-at-hoa-workers/ | |||
| 7 | 02/17/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Woman attacked by neighbor's pit bull 10 times in one year | Clinch County | Georgia | United States | Clinch County, Georgia, United States | 309.716.985,00 | -82.820.974,00 | It was supposed to be a retirement dream home for Sonja Snyder and her husband. It ended up being a nightmare owing to neighbor's pit bull. | In yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.walb.com/2021/02/17/clinch-co-woman-says-neighbors-dog-attacked-her-several-times/ | ||
| 7 | 02/16/2021 | Family pit bulls | Woman, 60, mauled by son's pit bull | Bowling Green | Ohio | United States | Bowling Green, Ohio, United States | 413.747.744,00 | -836.513.229,00 | She was sitting on her couch when the pit bull jumped on top of her and began biting | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.sent-trib.com/news/bg-woman-taken-to-hospital-after-dog-bite/article_2ad1ac78-7153-11eb-b551-3b41347d8a88.html | ||
| 7 | 02/16/2021 | Child attack, Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | A neighbor's pit bull attacked a boy playing in own his front yard | Cordova | Tennessee | United States | Cordova, Tennessee, United States | 351.598.391,00 | -89.761.545,00 | The child had deep bite marks on his arm, leg and shoulder that required stitches. The pit bull owners were told to keep their dog restrained in the future. | In yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://wreg.com/news/shelby-county-sheriffs-office-tells-dog-owners-to-keep-dogs-restrained-after-child-is-attacked/ | ||
| 7 | 02/15/2021 | Senior attacked | A loose pit bull attacked three people | Gilbert | Arizona | United States | Gilbert, Arizona, United States | 333.528.264,00 | -111.789.027,00 | The pit bull escaped from its backyard and began randomly attacking people walking by on the street. The victims ranged from a 16-yr-old girl to a man in his 70's. | In street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.azfamily.com/news/pit-bull-gets-out-of-backyard-attacks-three-people-in-gilbert/article_d39641c8-70d8-11eb-84ca-ff40c36322f2.html | ||
| 7 | 02/14/2021 | Property invasion | Two loose pit bulls fatally mauled a small dog | Daytona North | Florida | United States | Daytona North, Florida, United States | 294.524.524,00 | -813.987.594,00 | The dog that was killed was at the home of an 88-year-old woman who was dog-sitting it for a friend, when the pit bulls invaded the yard and attacked | In yard | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.palmcoastobserver.com/article/two-large-off-leash-dogs-maul-kill-small-dog-in-western-flagler-county | ||
| 7 | 02/10/2021 | Jogger | Jogger attacked by pit bull-mix | Kern County | California | United States | Kern County, California, United States | 354.937.274,00 | -1.188.596.804,00 | Jogger attacked by pit bull mix that emerged from bushes with no warning | In street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/573700536-a-cautionary-tale-kern-county-jogger-injured-in-dog-attack | ||
| 7 | 02/10/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 1-month-old baby girl mauled to death by family pet pit bull | Kearney | Nebraska | United States | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | 406.993.303,00 | -990.816.784,00 | The pit bull had no prior known aggressive behavior. The death was ruled "an accident" | In home | 2021-02 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2021/02/10/baby-death-investigation-underway-in-kearney | |
| 7 | 02/10/2021 | 2 pit bulls attacked woman caring for them | Dayton | Ohio | United States | Dayton, Ohio, United States | 397.589.478,00 | -841.916.069,00 | For three months, she treated the pit bulls like they were family pets. Then, they turned on her with no warning and no provocation. | In office | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://bluebonnetnews.com/2021/03/27/attitude-of-gratitude-dayton-woman-thanks-officers-who-saved-her-in-dog-attack | |||
| 7 | 02/09/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Pit bull serious mauls 2 year old boy | Lyndonville | Vermont | United States | Lyndonville, Vermont, United States | 445.336.665,00 | -720.031.514,00 | The boy had severe neck and ear injuries. The children were left alone with the pit bulls because the adults did not want to smoke a cigarette around children | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/lyndonville-toddler-in-dartmouth-after-dog-attack/article_51a88cf6-85f9-5836-9cd8-a30199c81867.html | ||
| 7 | 02/06/2021 | A pit bull attacked a woman in hallway at her condo and later attacked a police officer and the veterinarian | St Simons Island | Georgia | United States | St Simons Island, Georgia, United States | 311.595.905,00 | -813.885.517,00 | The pit bull has now attacked 3 people in total but animal authorities are letting the owner keep the animal | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/dangerous-dog-keeps-moniker/article_f004916b-149f-58f4-961f-064907e3a367.html | ||||
| 7 | 02/05/2021 | 59-year-old woman walking by seriously injured in unprovoked attack by a pit bull that slipped its harness to attack her | Eureka | California | United States | Eureka, California, United States | 408.020.712,00 | -1.241.636.729,00 | The victim was walking by. The pit bull strained and then escaped its harness to get at the victim | Walking in street | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2021/feb/8/dog-attack-investigation | |||
| 7 | 02/03/2021 | Family pit bulls | Pit bull mauls woman, 57, and man, 48 | Jacksonville | Florida | United States | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | 303.321.838,00 | -81.655.651,00 | The woman was talking her dog toward the backyard when she fell to the ground. That’s when a pit bull that belonged to a relative attacked her. Her injuries were so bad authorities feared she might lose a leg. | In home | 2021-02 | 93 | 1 | https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/02/04/neighbor-rushes-to-help-jacksonville-woman-being-attacked-by-dog | ||
| 7 | 01/31/2021 | Illegal pit bull-mix and mastiff-mix involved in 3 attacks in January | Thunder Bay | Ontario | United States | Thunder Bay, Ontario, United States | 483.808.951,00 | -892.476.823,00 | The animals were confirmed to have been involved in two biting incidents in December 2020 and January 2021, and were the subject of investigations into two other biting incidents in January. One of the victims required extensive reconstructive surgery to repair bite wounds. The dogs had been involved earlier in three other reported and recorded incidents of aggressive behaviour. | Unspecified | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/multiple-biting-incidents-result-in-seizure-of-two-dogs-3808198 | |||
| 7 | 01/29/2021 | Child attacked | Boy, 5, mauled by pit bull | Covelo | California | United States | Covelo, California, United States | 397.929.324,00 | -1.232.480.687,00 | A 5-year-old who had been bitten in the face by a white pit bull that subsequently fled. | Unspecified | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://kymkemp.com/2021/01/30/5-year-old-taken-to-the-hospital-after-pit-bull-bites-face-and-eye-in-covelo | ||
| 7 | 01/29/2021 | Dog facility | Two pit bulls attack puppy outside a grooming salon | Plantation | Florida | United States | Plantation, Florida, United States | 261.275.862,00 | -802.331.036,00 | The injured pup has been in a specialized vet hospital ever since, getting a surgery Wednesday on its injured spine. The costly surgery will run tens of thousands of dollars | Dog groomers | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/02/03/woman-claims-surgery-is-needed-after-her-dog-was-attached-outside-grooming-business | ||
| 7 | 01/29/2021 | Child attacked | A 5 year old boy is in critical condition after being attacked by pit bulls | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | Police said the boy was feeding five large dogs with the owner, a 36-year-old man, when the man left the room for a few minutes and when he came back, he saw two dogs attacking the child. While attempting to rescue the child, the man was bit on his hands and arms, while the child was bit all over his body and legs. | Friend's home | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/01/29/5-year-old-boy-expected-to-survive-after-dog-mauling-in-detroit/ | ||
| 7 | 01/28/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | 35-year-old mother of five has her foot chewed off by neighbour's pit bulls | Myers Flat | California | United States | Myers Flat, California, United States | 402.664.122,00 | -1.238.700.843,00 | The pit bulls dragged her under the trailer and inflicted extensive damage to her legs and feet | Friend's home | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2021/jan/29/myers-flat-woman-has-foot-amputated-after-survivin | ||
| 7 | 01/24/2021 | Two pit bull-type dogs killed a cat and other animals in neighborhood | Lynn Haven | Florida | United States | Lynn Haven, Florida, United States | 302.454.776,00 | -85.648.261,00 | Several Lynn Haven families are grieving tonight over the loss of their pets after a string of pit bull attacks | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/lynn-haven/lynn-haven-woman-loses-beloved-cat-to-vicious-dog-attack | |||
| 7 | 01/22/2021 | 62-year-old man on walk along street seriously mauled by 4 pit bulls | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | 4 four large pit bulls left their yard and began biting the victim on his legs, shoulder and ear. The video states and shows pit bulls | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/01/22/large-dogs-escape-yard-attack-man-taking-walk-on-detroits-west-side | |||
| 7 | 01/21/2021 | Wheelchair | Man in wheelchair in his own driveway attacked by pit bull | West Palm Beach | Florida | United States | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States | 267.153.424,00 | -800.533.746,00 | "It was a really bad attack to his face and chest area," said Capt. Dave Walesky of Animal Care and Control. “Unfortunately because he’s disabled, he wasn’t really able to tell us any more, plus he was hurt really bad. " | Victim's driveway in Westgate area | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://cbs12.com/news/local/pit-bull-attacks-man-in-wheelchair-in-westgate-community | ||
| 7 | 01/20/2021 | Child attacked | 6-year-old boy killed by pit bull his pit bull advocate mother had rescued | Brunson | South Carolina | United States | Brunson, South Carolina, United States | 329.254.394,00 | -811.873.276,00 | His mother made a video saying she had been a pit bull advocate. She found the pit bull and rescued it. | In home | 2021-01 | 105 | Yes | 1 | https://www.live5news.com/2021/01/21/year-old-boy-dies-after-being-attacked-by-dog-hampton-co | |
| 7 | 01/19/2021 | Delivery person | Marine vet Amazon driver attacked by pit bull while trying to help woman | Jamestown | Ohio | United States | Jamestown, Ohio, United States | 396.581.163,00 | -837.349.236,00 | The Marine vet and dad of two says, when he heard a woman yelling for help across the street he ran to see how he could assist her, that's when a pit bull began attacking him, biting him on his arms, legs, rear and abdomen. | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/amazon-delivery-driver-mauled-pit-bull-help-domestic-violence-victim | ||
| 7 | 01/19/2021 | Woman injured in unprovoked attack by two pit bulls while getting out of her car | Ardmore | Oklahoma | United States | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | 341.742.611,00 | -971.436.254,00 | She ended up with bite marks on arms and legs. The pit bull owner was given a citation. | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/woman-survives-pit-bull-attack-in-ardmore/ar-BB1cWBWe | |||
| 7 | 01/19/2021 | Child attacked | Man rescues an 8th grader and her dog from unprovoked attack by a loose pit bull | Skiatook | Oklahoma | United States | Skiatook, Oklahoma, United States | 363.684.245,00 | -960.013.847,00 | The pit bull had the small dog by the throat and did not want to let go. It attacked both girl and her dog. | On walk with dog | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://tulsaworld.com/community/skiatook/news/local-man-saves-teenager-and-dog-from-pit-pull-attack/article_7d159086-67f7-11eb-a74c-7b139feee0ad.html | ||
| 7 | 01/18/2021 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man attacked two times by neighbor's two pit bull | Cape Coral | Florida | United States | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | 265.628.537,00 | -819.495.331,00 | She said her dad was attacked two separate times by two pit bulls. She quickly called police. | Victim's driveway | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2021/01/20/cape-coral-man-attacked-in-his-driveway-twice-by-two-of-his-neighbors-dogs | ||
| 7 | 01/18/2021 | Police attacked | Officer forced to shoot attacking pit bull | Miami | Florida | United States | Miami, Florida, United States | 257.616.798,00 | -801.917.902,00 | The pit bull lunged at the officer, who then opened fire, striking the dog | Officer on call | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/police-shoot-pit-bull-during-investigation-at-sw-miami-dade-home | ||
| 7 | 01/18/2021 | Child attacked | A 15-year-old boy walking with friends to a nearby store was attacked by a pit bull type dog causing facial injuries | Yukon | Oklahoma | United States | Yukon, Oklahoma, United States | 355.067.215,00 | -977.625.441,00 | The boy was just walking to the store with friends. “It got his face, completely ripped his right side of his face off,” | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.koco.com/article/yukon-teen-released-from-hospital-after-vicious-dog-attack-mother-wants-dog-surrendered/35272980 | ||
| 7 | 01/17/2021 | Pit bull-mixes severely maul small dog, owner of pit bulls flees | Chesapeake | Virginia | United States | Chesapeake, Virginia, United States | 367.682.088,00 | -762.874.927,00 | The small dog was on a leash when two pitbull-type dogs attacked it. The smaller dog suffered serious injuries. The man who owns the two pit bulls ran off with them without helping or exchanging contact information with the other dog’s owner. | City park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.pilotonline.com/news/crime/vp-nw-chesapeake-dogs-owner-20210119-znmliej6fney5kveyukqakpbea-story.html | |||
| 7 | 01/17/2021 | Leashed pit bull attacked man walking his dog | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | United States | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | 430.389.025,00 | -879.064.736,00 | The pit bull owners said their pit bulls had never done this before. | On walk with dog | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://bayviewcompass.com/pit-bull-attacks-resident/ | |||
| 7 | 01/16/2021 | Child attacked | Pit bull attacks children playing in field behind houses; boy severely injured | Greeley | Colorado | United States | Greeley, Colorado, United States | 404.233.142,00 | -1.047.091.322,00 | The pit bull attacked the children out of nowhere. The mother, a vet tech, is still an ardent defender of pit bulls and has two of her own. | City park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.greeleytribune.com/2021/01/21/11-year-old-recovering-from-attack-by-loose-dog-outside-greeley-backyard/ | ||
| 7 | 01/15/2021 | 62-year-old man on exercise walk severely injured after being attacked while walking by three loose pit bulls. | Louisville | Kentucky | United States | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | 382.526.647,00 | -857.584.557,00 | He was on an exercise walk through Shawnee Park when he was viciously attacked by three pit bulls. "My hands were chewed up," Weaver said. "They looked like hamburger." | City park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-man-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-by-pit-bulls-in-shawnee-park/article_b81cfd38-5b75-11eb-a72c-63258081ef63.html | |||
| 7 | 01/14/2021 | Senior attacked, Taking the trash out | 66-year-old woman mauled by pit bull in unprovoked attack while stepping outside to take the trash out | Augusta | Georgia | United States | Augusta, Georgia, United States | 334.734.978,00 | -820.105.148,00 | She says she was taking her trash out when a dog snuck up from behind and attacked her, leaving her screaming for her life. “He jumped on my chest like a grown man, knocked me in the street, he immediately started chewing up my left arm, he broke my wrist, I have scars all over my body, this knee was swollen pretty bad but that’s down now. I have problems walking a little bit because sometimes it feels like it giving out.” | In victim's yard | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.wfxg.com/story/43288410/augusta-woman-waiting-for-animal-services-to-catch-dog-after-mauling | ||
| 7 | 01/14/2021 | Apartment building | A pit bull fatally mauled a puppy | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | . The attack happened quickly, right after the two dogs sniffed each other — the pitbull lunged, bit the puppy and didn’t let go until the puppy died. | Outside apartment building | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://greenpointers.com/2021/02/02/pitbull-attack-kills-puppy-in-williamsburg/ | ||
| 7 | 01/13/2021 | Delivery person | FedEx driver and a postal carrier attacked by pit bull that broke out of yard to attack them | La Porte City | Iowa | United States | La Porte City, Iowa, United States | 423.149.911,00 | -921.921.275,00 | The incident started when the bulldog-pitbull mix got through the backyard fence and went after the FedEx worker. She suffered "significant bites and tears" | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/delivery-driver-injured-in-laporte-city-dog-attack/article_5de694ae-a646-5ac2-a4c6-f7fe37004cd1.html | ||
| 7 | 01/13/2021 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | A 1 1/2-year-old girl received facial injuries after being attacked by the family pit bull | Sabbatus | Maine | United States | Sabbatus, Maine, United States | 441.152.935,00 | -701.031.247,00 | “Without warning or other provocation, Rev bit the girl on the left side of her face resulting in a severe wound to her cheek.” | In home | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/01/13/dog-bites-2-year-old-sabattus-girl-in-face/ | ||
| 7 | 01/13/2021 | Dog park | Pit bull/mastiff mix killed dachshund | Missoula | Montana | United States | Missoula, Montana, United States | 468.721.284,00 | -1.139.940.314,00 | Her dog's name was Mogli, and he was a 3-year-old dachshund. He loved to hike, snuggle, play with friends and his ball. “He was my absolute best friend" The pit bull owner fled with their pit bull without giving details. | Dog park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/dog-killed-at-missoula-dog-park-owner-asks-community-for-help-to-identify-dog-responsible | ||
| 7 | 01/13/2021 | 17-year-old girl attacked by pit bull | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | According to police, the pit bullwas biting down on the girl's leg and would not let go. The Omaha Police Department said officers had to shoot the dog | In street | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.ketv.com/article/opd-officers-shoot-dog-after-it-attacked-17-year-old-girl-wednesday/35208424 | |||
| 7 | 01/13/2021 | Young couple in their 20s help their pit bulls maul a cat to death | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | The cat had run up a tree to escape the pit bulls but the owners, a young couple who looked to be in their 20s, used a large stick to knock the cat out of the tree. | City park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://nypost.com/2021/01/25/nycha-complex-cat-named-tuxedo-killed-by-neightbors-pit-bulls-and | |||
| 7 | 01/12/2021 | Dog park | An unleashed, repeat-offender pit bull type dog attacked a border collie. | Halifax | Nova Scotia | Canada | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | 446.487.635,00 | -635.752.387,00 | In dog park | Dog park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mobile/n-s-woman-urges-officials-to-take-action-after-dog-was-severely-attacked-at-halifax-park-1.5266016 | ||
| 7 | 01/09/2021 | Owner attacked | Couple attacked by their own pit bulls while trying to break up a dog fight | Covelo | California | United States | Covelo, California, United States | 397.929.324,00 | -1.232.480.687,00 | On hike with dogs. Comments reveal that dogs were pit bulls. | Nature trail | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://kymkemp.com/2021/01/09/two-airlifted-from-round-valley-suffering-from-hypothermia-and-frostbite/ | ||
| 7 | 01/09/2021 | Child attacked, Hotel / Motel / Restaurant | Girl, 3, mauled in face by pit bull. Pit bull owner flees with pit bull | Old Town Spring | Texas | United States | Old Town Spring, Texas, United States | 300.787.536,00 | -954.211.072,00 | Unprovoked. The pit bull was wearing a service dog vest | Restaurant | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/01/12/family-searches-for-answers-after-3-year-old-girl-attacked-by-dog-inside-restaurant-in-old-town-spring/ | ||
| 7 | 01/04/2021 | A woman and her dog were viciously attacked by two repeat-offender pit bulls while walking | Val-d’Or | Québec | Canada | Val-d’Or, Québec, Canada | 468.725.991,00 | -712.792.412,00 | On street while walking dogs | On walk with dog | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://fr.theepochtimes.com/val-doise-une-femme-avec-son-chien-attaquee-par-deux-pitbulls-en-liberte-1637933.html | |||
| 7 | 01/03/2021 | Dog park | An unmuzzled pit bull attacked another dog at a dog park | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | The attack left Poppy, 5 years old, with numerous puncture and bite wounds around her head and neck. Poppy has mostly healed, but the vet’s bill was $658. The pit bull owner could not be found. | Dog park | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://omaha.com/news/local/relentless-pit-bull-attack-at-omaha-dog-park-injures-pet/article_0e0786a0-5153-11eb-8046-13a21a088986.html | ||
| 7 | 01/01/2021 | Police attacked | Officers responding to a domestic disturbance sustained minor injuries after a pit bull was sicced on them by its owner | West Seneca | New York | United States | West Seneca, New York, United States | 428.358.977,00 | -787.538.895,00 | Officers were responding to domestic disturbance call | Officer on call | 2021-01 | 92 | 1 | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/police-officer-shoots-pit-bull-after-woman-allegedly-released-dog-to-attack-officer/ | ||
| 6 | 12/31/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family pit bull mauls 1-year-old boy's face | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | Without warning, the dog bit the boy in the face | In home | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-1-year-old-boy-bitten-in-the-face-by-family-dog/35104528 | ||
| 6 | 12/30/2020 | Child attacked | An off-duty officer rescued an 11-year-old boy who suffered "vicious injuries" after being attacked by a pit bull. | Boston | Massachusetts | United States | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | 423.600.825,00 | -710.588.801,00 | Boston Police had responded to several calls about pit bulls at the home in the past | In victim's yard | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/12/30/dorchester-pit-bull-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 12/28/2020 | Dog park | Pit bull mauled smaller dog in city dog park | New York | New York | United States | New York, New York, United States | 407.127.753,00 | -740.059.728,00 | The pit bull owner ran off with his pit bull | Dog park | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-searches-for-dog-owner-who-disappeared-after-bloody-attack-at-nyc-park/2806394 | ||
| 6 | 12/28/2020 | Pit bulls attack man, even as he was on roof of SUV | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | United States | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | 430.389.025,00 | -879.064.736,00 | Cameras show a man climbing on top of vehicles, trying to escape pit bulls | In street | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.fox6now.com/news/home-surveillance-catches-dog-attack-on-milwaukees-north-side | |||
| 6 | 12/25/2020 | Owner attacked | Woman in critical condition after her pit bull mauled her | Laveen | Arizona | United States | Laveen, Arizona, United States | 333.628.227,00 | -112.169.317,00 | A woman was rushed to the hospital after being attacked by her pit bull on Christmas Day | In home | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2020/12/25/pit-bull-severely-mauls-his-owner-and-has-yet-to-be-found-laveen/4046666001/ | ||
| 6 | 12/24/2020 | Police attacked | Pit bull attacked police officer | Sapulpa | Oklahoma | United States | Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States | 359.987.007,00 | -961.141.664,00 | A Sapulpa police officer is recovering after he was attacked by pit bull while serving a search warrant | Officer on call | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/sapulpa-police-officer-recovering-from-dog-attack | ||
| 6 | 12/23/2020 | A pit bull attacked a woman and her small dog | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | United States | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | 261.224.386,00 | -801.373.174,00 | The woman sustained substantial injuries in the pit bull attack | On walk with dog | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://floridianpress.com/2021/01/incident-at-roger-stones-home-clarified-mrs-stone-is-home-and-well | |||
| 6 | 12/22/2020 | Senior attacked, Unprovoked | Four pit bulls rampage and maul four people: 1 severely injured | Florissant | Missouri | United States | Florissant, Missouri, United States | 38.789.217,00 | -90.322.614,00 | Four pit bulls were on the loose and viciously attacking residents. The first woman who was attacked was walking alone when all four dogs knocked her to the ground and began biting the woman all over her body | In street | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/florissant-residents-horrified-after-vicious-dogs-attack-neighbors/ | ||
| 6 | 12/20/2020 | Owner attacked | Woman mauled to death by her own pit bull | Tallahassee | Florida | United States | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | 38.789.217,00 | -90.322.614,00 | She owned 4 pit bulls and 9 pit bull pups | In home | 2020-12 | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2021/01/07/tpd-quiet-dog-attack-killed-tallahassee-woman-police/6578643002 | |
| 6 | 12/18/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 3 pit bulls mauled 10-year-old girl | Maxton | North Carolina | United States | Maxton, North Carolina, United States | 347.351.614,00 | -793.489.317,00 | The girl was playing in her own front yard | In victim's yard | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.robesonian.com/news/141020/141020 | ||
| 6 | 12/17/2020 | Friend's pit bulls | A 46-year-old man visiting a home was fatally mauled by a pit bull. | Joliet | Illinois | United States | Joliet, Illinois, United States | 41.525.031,00 | -880.817.251,00 | Other people inside the house tried unsuccessfully to free the victim from the pit bull | In friend's home | 2020-12 | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/man-dies-46-after-joliet-dog-mauling-arthur-avenue | |
| 6 | 12/15/2020 | BSL repeal, Unprovoked | Two unleashed pit bulls fatally mauled a small dog | Denver | Colorado | United States | Denver, Colorado, United States | 397.392.358,00 | -104.990.251,00 | The victim dog was tethered in its own front yard when the pit bulls attacked. | In victim's yard | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/01/01/denver-family-mourns-dog-after-pit-bull-attack-as-breed-ban-lifted | ||
| 6 | 12/10/2020 | A pit bull was impounded to the Knox County Humane Society for quarantine after attacking someone at a home in Galesburg | Galesburg | Iowa | United States | Galesburg, Iowa, United States | 415.588.831,00 | -929.463.078,00 | Someone broke in and freed the pit bull from the dog pound | In home | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/local/2020/12/15/dog-stolen-knox-county-humane-society-after-bite-incident/3911654001/ | |||
| 6 | 12/09/2020 | Unprovoked | A Good Samaritan pulled a large pit bull off a woman it was attacking | Orofino | Idaho | United States | Orofino, Idaho, United States | 46.479.347,00 | -1.162.551.395,00 | The victim was seriously injured | In street | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/idaho/woman-hospitalized-with-serious-injuries-after-being-attacked-by-large-dog/article_575cdae0-3a69-11eb-bfde-c3a5cc0faca0.html | ||
| 6 | 12/08/2020 | Unprovoked | Man, dog attacked by pit bull | Hernando County | Florida | United States | Hernando County, Florida, United States | 285.578.826,00 | -824.752.757,00 | A man was out walking his dog when his dog was attacked by a pit bull. When the pit bull would not let go of his dog the man shot the attacking dog | On walk with dog | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2020/12/07/man-shoots-pit-bull-after-being-attacked-in-hernando-county | ||
| 6 | 12/06/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Unprovoked | Repeat-offender pit bulls fatally mauled a Jack Russell Terrier after dragging him from a car with an opened door. | Sanford | Florida | United States | Sanford, Florida, United States | 288.028.612,00 | -81.269.453,00 | Just days after the attack, the pit bulls were loose again. | Outside the dog victims owner's business | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.wogx.com/news/seminole-co-couple-demands-action-after-dog-is-mauled-to-death | ||
| 6 | 12/05/2020 | Unprovoked | Leashed pit bull killed 1 dog, seriously injured other dog and owner | Tortosa | Arizona | United States | Tortosa, Arizona, United States | 330.629.708,00 | -1.119.579.687,00 | The pit bull owner showed absolutely no remorse for his dogs' actions. | On walk with dog | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.inmaricopa.com/fatal-dog-mauling-pit-bull-attack-tortosa-controversy/ | ||
| 6 | 12/03/2020 | Unprovoked | Loose pit bull fatally attacked a leashed dog being walked | Salinas | California | United States | Salinas, California, United States | 366.777.372,00 | -1.216.555.013,00 | "The family says the pit bull owner left the scene without leaving any information." | On walk with dog | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2020/12/07/family-pet-killed-in-salinas-dog-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 12/03/2020 | Animal rescue negligence | Pit bull imported from U.S. by Canadian animal rescue kills bichon frise & injures 3 people | Dartmouth | Nova Scotia | Canada | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | 446.660.885,00 | -635.675.631,00 | Fly With Me Animal Rescue imported and adopted out the dangerous pit bull that went on the rampage. This isn’t the first violent incident Halifax has seen with a dog imported by Fly With Me. “One other incident has been recorded with this group however it’s important to note available data only goes back a year,” DiCarlo said. “Prior to this, the names of the rescues were not recorded as part of the investigations.” | On walk with dog | 2020-12 | 88 | 1 | https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/he-was-like-a-trained-sniper-waiting-for-the-perfect-moment-dartmouth-woman-describes-dog-attack-559717 | ||
| 6 | 11/30/2020 | Trash | A 13-year-old girl taking out the trash was mauled by two loose pit bulls | Chicago | Illinois | United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 418.781.136,00 | -876.297.982,00 | The pit bull owner was forced to shoot the pit bulls to stop the attack | In street | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/12/01/13-year-old-girl-mauled-by-pit-bulls-in-west-englewood-before-owner-steps-in-and-shoots-both-dogs/ | ||
| 6 | 11/20/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | A 3-year-old girl suffered 15 skull fractures and a broken jaw after being attacked by her grandmother's pit bull | Oologah | Oklahoma | United States | Oologah, Oklahoma, United States | 364.470.387,00 | -95.708.315,00 | The grandmother told deputies that Sivya had been attacked by a stray dog. She later admitted it was her own pit bull that had attacked the little girl | In home | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.newson6.com/story/5fbddae7f2b1400bfc92cd93/3yearold-oologah-girl-recovering-after-being-mauled-by-dog | ||
| 6 | 11/17/2020 | Municipal workers | Pit bull-mix mauled utility worker | Grand Prairie | Alberta | Canada | Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada | 551.707.126,00 | -1.187.884.464,00 | She was attacked by a pit bull mix while changing a backyard meter last month | At work in yard | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/i-relive-that-at-nighttime-a-lot-alberta-utility-worker-recovering-from-serious-dog-attack-1.5248689 | ||
| 6 | 11/16/2020 | Police attacked, Senior attacked, Trash, Unprovoked | Two pit bulls attack women, police officer | Wyandanch | New York | United States | Wyandanch, New York, United States | 407.539.878,00 | -73.360.398,00 | One woman was walking, another was putting out the trash | In street | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/two-women-police-officer-attacked-by-aggressive-dogs-on-long-island/2728672 | ||
| 6 | 11/16/2020 | Animal workers | Pit bull-mix mauled SPCA worker | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States | 352.326.725,00 | -776.077.865,00 | The pit bull broke through a locked kennel to attack a caretaker | Animal shelter | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.kinston.com/story/news/2020/11/17/spca-dog-escapes-kennel-attacked-employee-investigation-begins/6322792002/ | ||
| 6 | 11/16/2020 | Family pit bulls | An 18 year old woman suffered potentially severe hand and head injuries after being attacked by a pit bull she was playing with | Bartlesville | Oklahoma | United States | Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States | 367.473.114,00 | -959.808.179,00 | The woman was playing with the Pitbull when it attacked her, leaving potentially severe hand and head injuries | In home | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | http://m.bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/269352020/bartlesville-woman-hospitalized-after-pitbull-attack | ||
| 6 | 11/15/2020 | Livestock, Property invasion | Pit bulls killed livestock, attacked homeowner | Forest Grove | British Columbia | Canada | Forest Grove, British Columbia, Canada | 517.671.149,00 | -121.098.162,00 | American Staffordshire pit bulls attacked livestock, then homeowner | In animal victims' enclosures | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/news/news/BC_Interior/2_Pit_Bulls_destroyed_following_dangerous_dog_attack_at_Interior_farm/ | ||
| 6 | 11/11/2020 | Police attacked | Officer fatally shot a pit bull that severely mauled a suspect then attacked them | Brooklyn | New York | United States | Brooklyn, New York, United States | 406.781.784,00 | -739.441.579,00 | Police were forced to shoot the pit bull before it killed the man | In street | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.amny.com/news/cops-shoot-pitbull-dead-after-brooklyn-pursuit/ | ||
| 6 | 11/07/2020 | Owner attacked | Woman's pit bull attacked her and her other dog | Cambridge | Ohio | United States | Cambridge, Ohio, United States | 40.031.183,00 | -815.884.561,00 | Owner was forced to stab the pit bull. First responders were ill from the smell and trash in the house. | In home | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.daily-jeff.com/story/news/crime/2020/11/10/dog-stabbed-after-attacking-another-canine-inside-cambridge-home/6221489002/ | ||
| 6 | 11/06/2020 | Family pit bulls, Unprovoked | Man mauled by girlfriend's pit bull, ear ripped off | Deleon Springs | Florida | United States | Deleon Springs, Florida, United States | 291.194.268,00 | -813.514.536,00 | The pit bull attacked with no provocation | In home | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/crime/2020/11/09/mans-ear-torn-off-when-girlfriends-pit-bull-attacks-him-home/6227738002/ | ||
| 6 | 11/05/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Seniors attacked, Unprovoked | Repeat-offender pit bull mix fatally mauled a leashed small dog and injured its owners | Sarasota | Florida | United States | Sarasota, Florida, United States | 273.364.347,00 | -825.306.527,00 | Pit bull ran out of neighbor's house to attack, and ripped the little dog out of its owner's arms. They were walking to the mailbox to post a letter | On walk with dog | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/868570 | ||
| 6 | 11/05/2020 | Apartment building, Unprovoked | Pit bull rampages and attacks four people | Middlesboro | Kentucky | United States | Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States | 366.072.567,00 | -837.142.848,00 | Police were forced to shoot the pit bull after pepper spray failed to stop it | Apartment building | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.wymt.com/2020/11/05/four-people-taken-to-hospital-after-pitbull-attack-in-middlesboro | ||
| 6 | 11/01/2020 | Staffordshire pit bull terrier mix attacked a Sheltie | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 492.827.291,00 | -1.231.207.375,00 | The pit bull owner said the pit bull was a ‘a very sweet, loving, gentle dog’,” and the judge found him not liable for any vet bills. | In street | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.straight.com/news/vancouver-dog-owner-found-not-liable-after-his-pit-bull-attacked-a-sheltie | |||
| 6 | 11/01/2020 | Owner attacked | Five pit bulls attacked one owner and trapped the other in an apartment bedroom | New Rochelle | New York | United States | New Rochelle, New York, United States | 409.114.882,00 | -737.823.549,00 | The pit bulls attacked each other then their owner and his girlfriend | In home | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://patch.com/new-york/newrochelle/woman-trapped-man-bitten-fighting-pit-bulls-new-rochelle | ||
| 6 | 10/31/2020 | Postal workers | Postal service suspends delivery after pit bull attacks letter carrier | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 404.406.248,00 | -799.958.864,00 | The postal service said the pit bull had been an ongoing problem with mail delivery | In street | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/11/postal-service-stops-door-to-door-delivery-on-street-after-dog-bites-mail-carrier/ | ||
| 6 | 10/26/2020 | Unprovoked | A small dog being walked was fatally mauled by a loose pit bull | Vallejo | California | United States | Vallejo, California, United States | 517.671.149,00 | -121.098.162,00 | The pit bull ripped his dog right from his arms | On walk with dog | 2020-11 | 87 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/after-losing-his-dog-to-a-pit-bull-attack-a-vallejo-man-wants-to-see-animal-codes-changed/ar-BB1b4pkl | ||
| 6 | 10/25/2020 | Unprovoked | A pit bull was impounded after attacks on two different dogs. | El Centro | California | United States | El Centro, California, United States | 32.792,00 | -1.155.630.514,00 | A gray pit bull attacked two different dogs out for walks with their owners Sunday while apparently running amok | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.ivpressonline.com/news/local/valley-briefs-pit-bull-impounded-after-attacks-in-el-centro/article_a9c12c34-1802-11eb-93a2-3b81e11762a0.html | ||
| 6 | 10/25/2020 | Unprovoked | Repeat offender pit bull-mix mauled dog, owner | Wilton Manors | Florida | United States | Wilton Manors, Florida, United States | 261.603.626,00 | -80.138.934,00 | The pit bull owner "was anything but remorseful" and instead attacked the newspeople for reporting the story. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/10/26/watch-dog-involved-in-vicious-attack-caught-on-video-taken-from-home/ | ||
| 6 | 10/25/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Unprovoked | A pit bull jumped a fence and fatally mauled a small dog | Shamokin | Pennsylvania | United States | Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States | 407.889.746,00 | -765.588.473,00 | Pit bull scales fence to kill a dog in the dog victim's own yard | In victim's yard | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.newsitem.com/news/local/pit-bull-attacks-kills-another-dog-on-bunker-hill/article_433ff774-a9a1-5a33-8dbd-565ae879c04c.html | ||
| 6 | 10/22/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man fatally mauled by his neighbor's three pit bulls during an argument | Tulsa | Oklahoma | United States | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | 361.539.816,00 | -95.992.775,00 | A neighbor said the pit bulls are known for being aggressive and have attacked before. | At a home in West Tulsa | 2020-10 | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tpd-man-dead-after-dog-mauling-in-west-tulsa | |
| 6 | 10/21/2020 | Unprovoked | Woman, dog attacked by pit bull in unprovoked attack | Santa Barbara | California | United States | Santa Barbara, California, United States | 344.208.305,00 | -1.196.981.901,00 | The victim suffered broken hand bones and her dog required surgery | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/elizabeth-bice-pays-tribute-to-husband-jaime-thompson-for-saving-her-and-their-dog-from-a-pitbull/ | ||
| 6 | 10/20/2020 | Unprovoked | Repeat offender pit bull attacks 19-year-old woman walking by, dragging her by neck | Enfield | Connecticut | United States | Enfield, Connecticut, United States | 420.027.181,00 | -725.441.445,00 | There’s no indication the pit bull had a history of aggressive behavior. The pit bull owner wrote a eulogy for the pit bull on Facebook - but nothing for the victim. | In street | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/enfield/dog-shot-dead-in-enfield-had-history-of-attacks-police-report/article_e1263f74-2f78-11eb-95ba-e37e15462e38.html | ||
| 6 | 10/18/2020 | Child attacked, Life flight, Neighbor's pit bull | 1-year-old child airlifted to a hospital after being brutally attacked by a pit bull mix at a neighbor's home | Pocatello | Idaho | United States | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | 428.621.042,00 | -1.124.506.191,00 | A trusted neighbor offered to watch her daughter. But at some point, the neighbor’s dog — an American bulldog, boxer and pit bull mix — ended up attacking the child. | In friend's home | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/pocatello-baby-airlifted-to-salt-lake-city-hospital-after-being-severely-mauled-by-dog/article_e545c3a3-23e8-5502-8fdc-420dd5c2af93.html | ||
| 6 | 10/18/2020 | Unprovoked | Dog owner forced to shoot pit bull attacking his dog | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | Prince William County, Virginia, United States | 387.838.939,00 | -776.077.865,00 | The pit bull attacked with no provocation. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dog-owner-shoots-pit-bull-after-his-dog-is-attacked-police-say/2020/10/19/875e88cc-1261-11eb-ba42-ec6a580836ed_story.html | ||
| 6 | 10/16/2020 | Unprovoked | Man attacked by 3 pit bull-mixes | Oktibetta County | Mississippi | United States | Oktibetta County, Mississippi, United States | 333.886.689,00 | -8.890.306,00 | The victim was reportedly attacked by three pit bull mix dogs. He is being treated at OCH Regional Medical Center. | In street | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.wcbi.com/oktibbeha-county-deputies-are-investigating-a-dog-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 10/15/2020 | Police attacked | Pit bull breaks through fence to attack officer on call | Coalinga | California | United States | Coalinga, California, United States | 36.139.678,00 | -1.203.601.496,00 | The injured officer sustained moderate injuries which will require stitches. | Officer on call | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/pitbull-shot-by-officer-after-it-attacked-them-while-approaching-subject-police-say/ | ||
| 6 | 10/12/2020 | Child attacked, Friend's pit bulls, Life flight | 5-month-old lifeflighted with injuries to the head and face after being attacked by a pit bull in a home during a visit | Williamsport | Pennsylvania | United States | Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States | 412.411.897,00 | -770.010.786,00 | People on the street said that the pit bull had shown previous aggression towards them and their own kids | In friend's home | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/dog-attacks-baby-in-williamsport/523-58f7b2e5-d3ad-482c-a0e3-f3cc47b0d288 | ||
| 6 | 10/11/2020 | Owner attacked | Two XXL (Hulk) pit bulls fatally mauled a 70 pound dog and attacked their owner | Stoughton | Massachusetts | United States | Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States | 421.229.099,00 | -711.092.012,00 | Another dog that entered the property was mauled to the point where it had to be put down after an hour-long fight. | In pit bulls' yard | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/journal-sun/2020/11/19/stoughton-pit-bulls-fatally-attacked-another-dog-they-dog-duo-determined-if-dangerous-after-third-do/3778634001 | ||
| 6 | 10/11/2020 | Dog attacked, Dog park | Officers are looking for the owner of a pit bull that fatally mauled a pomeranian and injured its owner. | Little Chute | Wisconsin | United States | Little Chute, Wisconsin, United States | 442.799.872,00 | -883.184.394,00 | The Pomeranian later died from the injuries. The pit bull also bit the Pomeranian's owner | Dog park | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2020/10/13/police-looking-dog-who-fought-dog-bit-another-owner-outagamie-county-dog-park/364610000 | ||
| 6 | 10/10/2020 | Dog attacked | A woman and her chihuahua were attacked by a loose pit bull type dog when walking | Collier County | Florida | United States | Collier County, Florida, United States | 26.069.985,00 | -814.278.984,00 | The Chihuahua owner has bite marks on her back and up and down her arms after rescuing her dog. The pit bull leaped over a fence to attack | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.winknews.com/2020/10/13/woman-chihuahua-injured-after-neighbors-large-dog-jumps-fence-and-attacks | ||
| 6 | 10/09/2020 | Dog attacked, Repeat-offender, Unprovoked | Two pit bull mixes attack Nova Scotia retriever being walked, with no provocation | Alexandria Bay | New York | United States | Alexandria Bay, New York, United States | 443.358.836,00 | -759.177.309,00 | There were prior incidents of these same pit bulls running loose in the village. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/my-dog-probably-would-be-dead-if-not-for-alexandria-bay-officer-who-shot-two/article_c83cc9a3-0dab-598f-9b6e-62982750c30e.html | ||
| 6 | 10/09/2020 | Child attacked | Girl, 8, attacked by pit bull-mix | Fargo | North Dakota | United States | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | 468.771.863,00 | -967.898.034,00 | The incident happened in the 50th block of 18th Avenue North where an 8-year-old girl was bit in the face by a pit bull mix. | In street | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.inforum.com/news/6711049-Fargo-Police-looking-for-dog-that-attacked-an-8-year-old-girl | ||
| 6 | 10/09/2020 | Dog attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls, Unprovoked | Neighbor's pit bull killed mini-Pinscher in its own yard | Grand Forks | North Dakota | United States | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | 479.252.568,00 | -970.328.547,00 | Tiny, was laying in the sun outside their apartment when the neighbor’s pit bull struck with no provocation and snapped Tiny’s spine. The pitbull’s owners have been talked to in the past about keeping their dog on a leash at all times outdoors. | Dog park | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/12/gf-family-emphasize-importance-of-leash-laws-after-fatal-dog-bite | ||
| 6 | 10/08/2020 | Dog attacked, Senior attacked, Unprovoked | A 75-year-old woman and her whippet mix were attacked by a loose pit bull in unprovoked attack | North Arlington | New Jersey | United States | North Arlington, New Jersey, United States | 40.788.434,00 | -741.331.988,00 | The police found the woman screaming frantically for help and fighting off the pit bull. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/dog-attack-pit-bull-bite/6972609/ | ||
| 6 | 10/08/2020 | Owner attacked | Man mauled to death by his own pet pit bull | Moses Lake | Washington | United States | Moses Lake, Washington, United States | 471.301.417,00 | -1.192.780.771,00 | 27-year-old Zachary S. Willis of Moses Lake died from his injuries after his dog attacked him at his home Thursday. A woman also sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. | In home | 2020-09 | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/two-people-injured-in-moses-lake-dog-attack/293-1c98b922-165f-4382-be95-cf06cc06df24 | |
| 6 | 10/05/2020 | 2 pit bulls kill 10-month-old Beagle, injure owner | Roseville | Michigan | United States | Roseville, Michigan, United States | 427.168.759,00 | -82.820.974,00 | The pit bulls also severely injured three other residents who attempted to intervene in the attack. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.wxyz.com/news/womans-pet-mauled-to-death-by-2-stray-dogs-3-others-injured-in-attack | |||
| 6 | 10/04/2020 | Child attacked | Pit bull mauls 3-year-old girl | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | Florence County, South Carolina, United States | 339.828.684,00 | -796.502.105,00 | The child was in the hospital with injuries to her back and shoulder | On Old Number 4 Highway, outside near a fence | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://wpde.com/news/local/pitbull-being-tested-for-rabies-after-attacking-3-year-old-florence-co-child | ||
| 6 | 10/03/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Man shoots pit bull that invaded his backyard | Grand Rapids | Michigan | United States | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | 429.633.599,00 | -856.680.863,00 | The pit bull got through a broken fence | In yard | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-with-killing-dog-that-entered-yard/69-32b84fbb-d902-4ece-9b17-e1891c9a5f60 | ||
| 6 | 10/02/2020 | Child attacked, Nature trail | Leashed pit bull attacked a six year old girl at Catoctin Mountain Park. | Catoctin Mountain Park | Maryland | United States | Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland, United States | 39.647.875,00 | -774.663.771,00 | "The man informed us that his dog was not friendly, and seconds after that the dog lunged and ripped into my daughter’s arm. There was just no chance for us to react to that information.” | Hiking the Yellow Trail from Blue Ridge Summit Vista | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/pit-bull-bites-6-year-old-girl-at-catoctin-mountain-park/ar-BB19JzBy | ||
| 6 | 10/02/2020 | Property invasion | A 60 year old man was attacked in his yard by three loose pit bull type dogs. | Savannah Grove | South Carolina | United States | Savannah Grove, South Carolina, United States | 341.501.562,00 | -798.292.309,00 | The man was attacked in his yard on Oct. 2. He was hospitalized and reportedly entered rehabilitation on Thursday. | In victim's yard | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/animal-control-searching-for-three-stray-dogs-that-attacked-a-florence-man/ar-BB19PZON | ||
| 6 | 10/01/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Officers pepper sprayed a pit bull that was persistently attacking a 3 year old boy | Lexington Park | Maryland | United States | Lexington Park, Maryland, United States | 382.575.517,00 | -764.620.928,00 | When Officers were attempting to contain the dog, other Officers attempted to pick up the child off the roof of the vehicle to carry him to safety when the dog charged the Officer with the child. Officers deployed pepper spray on the dog which had a an effect on the dog until the dog charged the Officer and child a second time, with Officers deploying pepper spray again. | In victim's yard | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://smnewsnet.com/archives/481525/audio-no-injuries-reported-after-police-deploy-pepper-spray-after-pit-bull-attempts-to-attack-child-and-responding-officers-in-lexington-park | ||
| 6 | 10/01/2020 | 2 repeat offender pit bulls attack couple, their dog | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | The victim said he and his wife were walking their black Labrador when two loose pit bulls attacked them and their dog. The pit bulls' owner said one of the pits had attacked his children in the past. | On walk with dog | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-husband-and-wife-attacked-by-2-dogs-while-walking-their-labrador/34236695 | |||
| 6 | 10/01/2020 | Authorities looking for a pit bull type dog that attacked a child | Madison | Wisconsin | United States | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | 430.730.517,00 | -894.012.302,00 | The attacking dog is described as being a small, dark colored pit bull or American Staffordshire Terrier | In street | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://www.nbc15.com/2020/10/04/phmdc-asks-publics-help-in-dog-bite-case/ | |||
| 6 | 10/01/2020 | Senior attacked | An 88-year-old man on a walk was injured after being brutally attacked by two repeat offender pit bulls. | Riverton | Wyoming | United States | Riverton, Wyoming, United States | 43.024.673,00 | -1.083.806.054,00 | The man suffered a head laceration after being knocked to the pavement plus puncture wounds on both arms and legs. The pit bulls were previously known to the police department | In street | 2020-10 | 86 | 1 | https://wrrnetwork.com/2020/10/01/man-attacked-injured-in-brutal-pit-bull-attack | ||
| 6 | 09/29/2020 | Owner attacked | 32-year-old Jacqueline Nicole Robinson died Tuesday after being fatally mauled by pit bulls. | Gray Court | South Carolina | United States | Gray Court, South Carolina, United States | 346.081.774,00 | -82.113.438,00 | The victim's father identified the dogs as pit bulls on Facebook | In home | 2020-09 | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wspa.com/news/woman-allegedly-mauled-to-death-by-dogs-in-laurens-co-coroner-says/ | |
| 6 | 09/28/2020 | Unprovoked | Woman mauled by 5 pit bulls in front of her own home | Alton | Illinois | United States | Alton, Illinois, United States | 388.906.038,00 | -901.842.764,00 | The victim alleges that she was conducting herself peaceably when, without provocation, the five dogs attacked her. | In street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Woman-sues-pitbull-owner-over-attack-15660732.php | ||
| 6 | 09/28/2020 | Child attacked | Young blind, autistic teen attacked by pit bull | Lansing | Michigan | United States | Lansing, Michigan, United States | 42.732.535,00 | -845.555.347,00 | “It was pretty bad. He had bite marks on his chest. His chin was pretty much tore off. It was hanging by a two inch flap of skin on the bottom of the chin.” Jackson County Animal Control was not able to take the dog due to the fact that the dog was in his own home and doesn’t have a history of attacks. | Friend's home | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.wilx.com/2020/10/19/autistic-teen-attacked-by-dog/ | ||
| 6 | 09/28/2020 | Unprovoked | A pit bull came out of nowhere to attack a dog being walked by a mother and her child | Gatineau | Québec | Canada | Gatineau, Québec, Canada | 454.765.446,00 | -757.012.723,00 | The video identifies the attacking dog as a pit bull | On walk with dog | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://tvagatineau.ca/blogue/article/attaque-de-chien-dans-le-quartier-du-plateau | ||
| 6 | 09/26/2020 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | Repeat-offender pit bull adopted out by LA Animal Services seriously mauls new owner's 70-year-old mother | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | The victim's arm was shredded as though it has been through a meat grinder. | In home | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/animal-watch/20752-pit-bull-adopted-from-laas-shelter-attacks-victim-hospitalized-in-critical-condition | ||
| 6 | 09/26/2020 | Owner attacked | Female pit bull owner severely mauled by her own pit bulls | New Rochelle | New York | United States | New Rochelle, New York, United States | 409.114.882,00 | -737.823.549,00 | The pit bull terriers relentlessly attacked the woman, so police said they deployed Tazers to subdue them. Officers freed the victim from the dogs' jaws and got her into an ambulance. | In home | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/new-rochelle/2020/09/26/new-rochelle-police-save-woman-vicious-attacks-her-pitbulls/3551814001 | ||
| 6 | 09/24/2020 | Owner attacked | Pit bull owner forced to fatally stab his pit bull after it had attacked him | St Paul | Minnesota | United States | St Paul, Minnesota, United States | 449.537.029,00 | -930.899.578,00 | Police also found a female pit bull and nine puppies in another room, along with many small and large snakes in containers in a bedroom | In home | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-reports-he-had-to-stab-his-dog-after-attack-in-st-paul-police-investigating/ar-BB19omN6 | ||
| 6 | 09/24/2020 | Baby stroller, Child attacked, Unprovoked | Couple walking with their baby in a stroller were attacked by a pit bull that had jumped a fence. | Nutley | New Jersey | United States | Nutley, New Jersey, United States | 408.223.168,00 | -741.598.725,00 | The pit bull owner got a fine for animal at large. The pit bull was not euthanized | In street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/articles/nutley-police-department-blotter-sept-19-to-25-2020 | ||
| 6 | 09/23/2020 | Cyclist attacked, Unprovoked | Woman riding bike victim of unprovoked attack by pit bull mix | Burkburnett | Texas | United States | Burkburnett, Texas, United States | 340.978.711,00 | -985.706.134,00 | The woman was riding her bicycle and the dog ran up and attacked her. Responders on scene said she was bleeding heavily | While riding bike past the house | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/burkburnett-pd-shoots-kills-dog-after-woman-allegedly-attacked-by-dog/ | ||
| 6 | 09/21/2020 | 2 Staffordshire pit bulls get into fight with another pit bull being walked; human onlookers injured | Edmonton | Alberta | Canada | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 535.461.245,00 | -1.134.938.229,00 | 3 women (the dog owners and a bystander) received non-life-threatening injuries while trying to separate the animals. | In street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/dogs-impounded-after-monday-attack | |||
| 6 | 09/21/2020 | Man attacked by two pit bulls | York County | South Carolina | United States | York County, South Carolina, United States | 349.871.367,00 | -812.518.833,00 | Newspaper report focusses on the well-being of the attacking pit bulls | On property where pits were living | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/article245919715.html | |||
| 6 | 09/20/2020 | Police attacked | Police forced to shoot attacking pit bull | Aurora | Colorado | United States | Aurora, Colorado, United States | 397.294.319,00 | -1.048.319.195,00 | The pit bull owner told officers the dog had previously been aggressive and had almost bitten him earlier in the day | Officer on call | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200920/aurora-police-officer-shoots-kills-aggressive-dog-during-investigation | ||
| 6 | 09/19/2020 | City park, Unprovoked | Four people injured when two loose pit bulls attacked them. | Staten Island | New York | United States | Staten Island, New York, United States | 405.795.317,00 | -741.502.007,00 | A family was enjoying a Saturday at the Midland Beach picnic area on Sept. 19 when their leisure turned to horror as they say an unleashed pair of pit bulls attacked them — leaving them with a series of puncture wounds and gashes. Police released the pit bulls back to their female owner, who was unapologetic. | Midland Beach Picnic Area | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.silive.com/news/2020/09/family-mauled-scarred-in-midland-beach-pit-bull-attack-no-repercussions-they-say-graphic-images.html | ||
| 6 | 09/19/2020 | Police attacked | Officer forced to shoot a pit bull mix that was charging him. | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.525.839,00 | -751.652.215,00 | The pit bull-boxer mix was taken to a veterinarian for treatment, | Officer on call | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/news/dog-shot-philadelphia-police-injuries-20200920.html | ||
| 6 | 09/16/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | Child attacked by a neighbor's pit bull | Memphis | Tennessee | United States | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | 351.495.343,00 | -900.489.801,00 | A young child is recovering after being attacked by a pit bull dog in Raleigh, according to Memphis Police. MPD said they were on the scene on Wednesday night of a dog bite call, where a neighbor’s dog bit the child. | Raleigh section of Memphis | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://wreg.com/news/child-recovers-after-being-attacked-by-pitbull-in-frayser | ||
| 6 | 09/15/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Boy, 12, mauled by 10-year-old female pit bull | Banning | California | United States | Banning, California, United States | 339.255.713,00 | -1.168.764.103,00 | The pit bull was attacking the boy in a manner that appeared the dog was trying to eat the kid. The pit bull owner wants the pit bull to be spared. | In victim's yard | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://mynewsla.com/uncategorized/2020/09/16/official-banning-boy-seriously-injured-in-pit-bull-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 09/15/2020 | Owner attacked | Police forced to shoot a pit bull that had attacked a teen, her dog and the pit bull's owner. | Providence | Rhode Island | United States | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | 418.239.891,00 | -714.128.343,00 | It took multiple rounds from four officers to stop the pit bull | In a yard behind 616 Smith Street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200916/providence-police-shoot-pitbull-after-taser-fails-to-stop-attack | ||
| 6 | 09/13/2020 | Child attacked, Cyclist, Unprovoked | 12-year-old girl riding bike victim of unprovoked attack by pit bull | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | The deep gashes in her leg required 35 stitches. The children are now terrified to go out and play. | Victim's neighborhood | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/09/25/12-year-old-girl-attacked-by-pitbull-in-lincoln-park-neighborhood | ||
| 6 | 09/13/2020 | Property invasion | Two large pit bulls believed to be wearing shock collars seen roaming on Saturday apparently fatally mauled a small dog leashed in its yard on Sunday | Port Huron | Michigan | United States | Port Huron, Michigan, United States | 429.708.634,00 | -824.249.142,00 | The victim had been on a leash in his yard. Its 95-year-old owner found the dog dead. | In victim's yard | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2020/09/15/two-vicious-dogs-seen-in-port-huron/5802558002/ | ||
| 6 | 09/12/2020 | Delivery person | Delivery man attacked by loose pit bull | Hinsdale | Illinois | United States | Hinsdale, Illinois, United States | 418.008.642,00 | -879.370.052,00 | The pit bull owner was described as an Asian man wearing a navy blue rain jacket. The dog was a gray mid-sized pit bull | 10 block of West First Street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/downtown-dog-bite-prowler-call-hinsdale-police | ||
| 6 | 09/12/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Boy, 5 months old, mauled by 2 pit bulls | Randallstown | Maryland | United States | Randallstown, Maryland, United States | 393.673.278,00 | -767.952.525,00 | That adult, at some point and time, got up and went to the bathroom and that’s when the five-month-old was bitten by a dog in the house, a pit bull. There were actually several pit bulls in the home at the time this occurred. | In home | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/pit-bulls-attack-baby-in-randallstown-home | ||
| 6 | 09/11/2020 | Police attacked | A loose pit bull breed attacked a woman walking her dogs; police also attacked | Silver City | New Mexico | United States | Silver City, New Mexico, United States | 32.770.075,00 | -108.280.326,00 | As the officer exited the vehicle and stepped onto the sidewalk, the report said, dog started to bark and then charged the officer aggressively. As the officer began to walk backward onto Yucca Street the dog continued to charge aggressively. | On walk with dog | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-articles/60117-dog-bites-woman-on-22nd-street | ||
| 6 | 09/11/2020 | Senior attacked | 76-year-old Karen Wilkerson mauled to death by daughter's pit bulls | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States | McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States | 341.481.711,00 | -948.105.955,00 | The victim suffered severe facial lacerations, a partially amputated left leg and numerous bites. Her two daughters were also injured while trying to help their mother, according to McCurtain County deputies. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/09/woman-killed-daughters-injured-by-pit-bulls-mccurtain-county.html | |
| 6 | 09/10/2020 | Property invasion | Two loose pit bulls owned by NFL player Demaryius Thomas attacked a woman and her dog. | Roswell | Georgia | United States | Roswell, Georgia, United States | 340.232.431,00 | -843.615.555,00 | The victim said she was on her front lawn with her own dog when the pit bulls pounced. | In victim's yard | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/woman-says-nfl-players-pit-bulls-nearly-killed-her-dog/UADMNAEAHJCBRPLE7EDCWCU5P4 | ||
| 6 | 09/08/2020 | City park | Pit bull-mix attacked dog and owner | Lenexa | Kansas | United States | Lenexa, Kansas, United States | 389.536.174,00 | -947.335.709,00 | Police said that a pit-bull mix bit another dog and an adult on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. at Sar-Ko-Par Park. Pit bull owner did a pit and run. | In city park | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/lenexa-police-seek-publics-help-in-dog-bite-case | ||
| 6 | 09/06/2020 | Apartment building, Unprovoked | Young woman attacked by repeat-offender pit bull in unprovoked attack | Arcata | California | United States | Arcata, California, United States | 408.665.166,00 | -1.240.828.396,00 | "She in no way provoked this attack, and was literally just walking into the back area of her own apartment, when the pit bull not only broke its chain, but its leash to attack her." | In yard | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://madriverunion.com/city-to-decide-if-og-the-pit-bull-is-dangerous/ | ||
| 6 | 09/06/2020 | Politicians | CT State Senate candidate attacked by a dog described as "possibly a pitbull terrier" while campaigning door-to-door. | Wallingford | Connecticut | United States | Wallingford, Connecticut, United States | 414.570.108,00 | -728.230.736,00 | She received 10 stitches, sustained a broken bone in her left hand, and is now in a cast up to her elbow. | Outside home in Valley View neighborhood | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.ctpost.com/politics/article/CT-State-Senate-candidate-sustains-dog-bite-on-15546793.php | ||
| 6 | 09/06/2020 | 2 pit bulls mauled 2 people, 1 in critical condition | Columbus | Georgia | United States | Columbus, Georgia, United States | 324.609.764,00 | -849.877.094,00 | Police say the victims were attacked at around 9:15 p.m. by two pit bulls described as tan in color. Police say one of the victims remains in the hospital in critical condition. | Near 2nd Avenue and 32nd Street | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.wrbl.com/news/crime/dog-attack-under-investigation-by-columbus-police/ | |||
| 6 | 09/05/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Neighborhood terrorized, Repeat-offender | Repeat-offender pit bull attacked woman, serious bite injury to her leg | Arcata | California | United States | Arcata, California, United States | 408.665.166,00 | -1.240.828.396,00 | Pit bull owner says the pit bull is loving. "Witnesses’ testimony held otherwise. Neighbors and a landlord testified to several negative encounters with the pit bull, including one victim’s deep bite, which left her with a lingering fear of dogs. " | In neighborhood | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://madriverunion.com/lovable-dog-found-vicious-is-moving-away-to-grandmas/ | ||
| 6 | 09/04/2020 | 2 pit bulls severely maul terrier | Caustic | California | United States | Caustic, California, United States | 344.890.363,00 | -1.186.256.552,00 | “She picked up our dog, but the pit bulls were jumping up on her and our dog squirmed loose. The two shook him like a rag doll.” | On walk with dog | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/animal-pets-wildlife/two-pitbulls-attacked-killed-castaic-familys-pet-dog-344172 | |||
| 6 | 09/02/2020 | A pit bull type dog fatally mauled a dog in unprovoked attack | Calgary | Alberta | Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | 510.447.331,00 | -1.140.718.831,00 | Calgary animal control said they were unable to give any information out about the type of dog. The person with the pit bull did a "pit and run" but was later identified | In city park | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-dog-attack-bylaw-rules-1.5712902 | |||
| 6 | 09/02/2020 | 2 pit bulls attack dog in neighborhood | Austin | Texas | United States | Austin, Texas, United States | 30.267.153,00 | -977.430.608,00 | A patrol deputy recently responded to a call about pit bulls attacking another dog at the Blessing Mobile Home Park in Round Rock. | In trailer park | 2020-09 | 85 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/life/animals/central-texas-manor-dog-attacks/269-29aa98ce-9321-4bbf-84e8-196f743d3632 | |||
| 6 | 08/31/2020 | Small dog attacked by pit bull on beach | Salmon Arm | British Columbia | Canada | Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada | 507.001.034,00 | -1.192.838.443,00 | The pit bull owner had to bite the pit bull to get it to release the smaller dog. The pit bull owner was later abusive to the victims. Animal control was unresponsive. | Walking dog on beach | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.keremeosreview.com/news/small-dog-attacked-by-pit-bull-at-salmon-arm-beach/ | |||
| 6 | 08/31/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man, 61, attacked by neighbor's pit bull | Canton | Ohio | United States | Canton, Ohio, United States | 407.989.473,00 | -81.378.447,00 | A friend trying to help shot the pit bull but also hit the victim | Outside victim's home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20200901/dog-attacks-canton-man-before-bystander-shoots-both | ||
| 6 | 08/28/2020 | Family pit bulls, Owner attacked, Senior attacked | 84-year-old woman fatally mauled by pit bull; 57-year-old son gravely injured | Margate | Florida | United States | Margate, Florida, United States | 262.445.263,00 | -80.206.436,00 | Video identifies dog as pit bull; other news reports indentify man as son | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/08/29/officers-investigate-dog-attack-in-margate | |
| 6 | 08/28/2020 | Police attacked, Senior attacked | Pit bull seriously mauled 67-year-old woman and attacked police officer | St Petersburg | Florida | United States | St Petersburg, Florida, United States | 277.676.008,00 | -826.402.915,00 | A neighbor who said the woman showed up on her doorstep screaming for help. She said the amount of blood was overwhelming, with the woman bit on her legs, back and head. The pit bull also attacked a second police officer. The pit bull owner denies that his pit bull attacked anyone. | In street | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/woman-seriously-injured-in-st-pete-dog-attack-animal-shot-and-killed/ | ||
| 6 | 08/28/2020 | Livestock, Property invasion | Pit bull invades property to attack two alpacas | St Helens | Oregon | United States | St Helens, Oregon, United States | 45.858.961,00 | -1.228.212.356,00 | One alpaca was taken to the veterinary clinic so surgery could be performed to remove its scrotum, which had been mostly torn off in the attack. Both alpacas were injured in the attack, but the injuries were not fatal. | In victim's yard | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.thechronicleonline.com/news/ordered-to-pay-county-commission-rules-in-dog-attack-case/article_2d6234ce-0733-11eb-92cb-eb45f80d75c8.html | ||
| 6 | 08/28/2020 | Woman's pet pit bulls fight each other, one dead | El Paso | Texas | United States | El Paso, Texas, United States | 317.618.778,00 | -1.064.850.217,00 | The pit bull that did the killing showed no signs of aggression until it killed. | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://kvia.com/news/el-paso/2020/09/01/woman-seeks-el-paso-policy-change-after-dog-fight-leads-to-her-pet-being-euthanized | |||
| 6 | 08/26/2020 | Family pit bulls | 61-year-old man mauled to death by stepson's pit bulls | St Clair County | Illinois | United States | St Clair County, Illinois, United States | 38.400.812,00 | -899.253.233,00 | No charges are expected to be filed and no one is in custody, the sheriff's department said. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.kmov.com/news/man-attacked-killed-by-two-pit-bulls-in-st-clair-county/article_76f55440-e7e4-11ea-b4eb-dbaee050bda5.html | |
| 6 | 08/26/2020 | Chichihua killed in unprovoked attack by pit bull | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | Bergen County, New Jersey, United States | 409.628.758,00 | -741.329.207,00 | The chihuahua was on a leash with its owner when a bulldog ran out of a house and attacked with no provocation | On walk with dog | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.tapinto.net/towns/fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock/sections/pets/articles/another-glen-rock-doggy-dies-during-dog-fight-not-related-to-last-incident-police-said | |||
| 6 | 08/26/2020 | Woman suffered serious injuries after being attacked by three people and their pit bull | Salt Lake City | Utah | United States | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | 407.607.793,00 | -1.118.910.474,00 | Aman told his pit bull to “get her". The dog bit the woman’s genital area several times as well as her arm. “The physician stated that the victim had 13 separate wounds that needed to be stitched on and around the (genital) area. The physician suspected 5 to 6 separate bites on the victim’s arm". | City park | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/8/26/21402680/woman-seriously-injured-in-attack-by-group-and-their-dog-salt-lake-police-report | |||
| 6 | 08/25/2020 | Bichon frise being walked by young boy fatally mauled by pit bull | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | Bergen County, New Jersey, United States | 409.262.762,00 | -7.407.701,00 | The pit bull also bit the 69-year-old man who was walking the pit bull | On walk with dog | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/fairlawn/police-fire/police-bichon-frise-breaks-loose-killed-by-pit-bull-on-glen-rock-street/793059/ | |||
| 6 | 08/24/2020 | Senior attacked | 80-year-old woman out for excercise walk viciously attacked by a repeat-offender pit bull type dog | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | 491.665.898,00 | -123.133.569,00 | The pit bull owner continually tried to intervene while the paramedics were treating the victim, because he was worried about what was going to happen to his pit bull. | In the street | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/308967/Elderly-woman-mauled-by-unleashed-dog-in-Richmond | ||
| 6 | 08/24/2020 | Hotel / Motel / Restaurant | Man attacked by a pit bull walking down the hall of his hotel. | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | The victim noted the female owner did not apologize and acted like "it was no big deal." | In hotel hallway | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/omaha-police-dog-attacked-man-passing-through-hotel-hallway/ar-BB18oA5j | ||
| 6 | 08/21/2020 | Small dog being walked attacked by pit bull type dog | Calgary | Alberta | Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | 510.447.331,00 | -1.140.718.831,00 | According to police, the small dog was being walked on a leash when it was attacked by a "pitbull-type dog." | On walk with dog | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/pitbull-pitfall-city-survey-poses-breed-specific-set-of-questions/ar-BB18gjYj | |||
| 6 | 08/21/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Two young boys and mother severely mauled by foster pit bull | Coral Springs | Florida | United States | Coral Springs, Florida, United States | 26.271.192,00 | -802.706.044,00 | Police said the dog was secured inside the home and then transported to Coral Springs Animal Hospital. | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/08/21/coral-springs-mom-2-boys-attacked-by-dog-1-boy-airlifted-to-broward-general | ||
| 6 | 08/21/2020 | Man sicced his "trained to attack" pit bull on his live-in girlfriend | North College Hill | Ohio | United States | North College Hill, Ohio, United States | 392.183.911,00 | -845.507.778,00 | The man, 48, is charged with felonious assault and domestic violence. The woman was bitten in the hand, leg, arm and flanks. | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/09/02/police-man-had-his-pitbull-attack-his-girlfriend/5694025002 | |||
| 6 | 08/19/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Two children were attacked by the family's pit bull type dog | Newark | New Jersey | United States | Newark, New Jersey, United States | 40.735.657,00 | -741.723.667,00 | The dog was turned over to animal control and the incident was under investigation as of 9:40 p.m., according to Catherine Adams, a spokeswoman for the Newark Police Department. | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.newsbreak.com/new-jersey/newark/news/2044000606055/2-newark-kids-attacked-by-their-own-dog | ||
| 6 | 08/18/2020 | Repeat-offender illegal pit bull broke through a screen and jumped from a second story window to attack a lab being walked by its owner. | Sudbury | Ontario | Canada | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | 464.917.317,00 | -80.993.029,00 | Several people rushed over to break up the attack, including a security officer who tried using pepper spray, according to Fisher. Another man was wielding a wooden construction marker to protect himself from being bitten. | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-news/pepper-spray-officers-used-to-deter-dogs-attack | |||
| 6 | 08/17/2020 | Animal rescue negligence, Dog attacked | Pit bull adopted from animal rescue kills another dog, put back up for adoption with no mention of its record | Fort Pierce | Florida | United States | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | 274.467.056,00 | -803.256.056,00 | "The dog had been adopted from a no-kill shelter in Lake County. He was immediately returned to that shelter and put back up for adoption with no mention of his aggressive attack." | Unspecified | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.villages-news.com/2020/10/15/pit-bull-put-back-up-for-adoption-after-killing-my-six-pound-dog | ||
| 6 | 08/17/2020 | Toy schnauzer mauled to death by repeat-offender pit bull | Dighton | Massachusetts | United States | Dighton, Massachusetts, United States | 41.843.859,00 | -711.567.344,00 | A local cop has agreed to euthanize his unlicensed, unvaccinated pit bull that fatally mauled a toy schnauzer and has agreed to relocate his other unlicensed, unvaccinated pit bull that had previously attacked a different neighbor's dog | Estherbrook Avenue | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.heraldnews.com/news/20200829/dighton-cops-pit-bull-ordered-euthanized-for-killing-another-dog | |||
| 6 | 08/17/2020 | Repeat-offender pit bull pulling a wheelchair attacked a woman trying to help after the wheelchair crashed into a curb. | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | A woman told officers she was walking with her son in the neighborhood when she was attacked by a pit bull named "Boujee". The pit bull had attacked someone else in May | In the street | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-dog-pulling-wheelchair-bolts-causing-owner-to-crash-into-curb-before-biting-woman/33646577 | |||
| 6 | 08/16/2020 | Child attacked, Property invasion | Three pit bulls broke through a window screen to attack a corgi and injure a child | Casper | Wyoming | United States | Casper, Wyoming, United States | 428.500.769,00 | -1.063.251.749,00 | Pit bull activists began making death threats to officials involved in the case | In home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-delays-planned-euthanasia-for-three-dogs-guilty-of-assaulting-corgi/article_168f7de7-a83b-538b-a0c7-a39abea545e4.html | ||
| 6 | 08/14/2020 | Child attacked, Cyclist, Police attacked | Pit bull named Cuddles attacks boy riding bicycle | Pocatello | Idaho | United States | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | 428.621.042,00 | -1.124.506.191,00 | Pit bull named Cuddles attacked child on bike, and police. Police left the pit bull with its owner. | While riding bike in neighborhood | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/pocatello-police-chase-tase-pit-bull-after-dog-reportedly-attacked-boy/article_e78a39cb-fe7a-5bad-8a73-4ceedc35dac6.html | ||
| 6 | 08/14/2020 | French spaniel on walk victim of unprovoked attack by loose illegal pit bull type dog | St-Jerome | Québec | Canada | St-Jerome, Québec, Canada | 45.775.357,00 | -74.004.948,00 | The owner of the victim dog called the SPCA to report the illegal pit bull but nothing was done | On walk with dog | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/08/31/hausse-des-cas-de-morsures-de-chien | |||
| 6 | 08/14/2020 | Pit bull-type dog critically injured Pomeranian | Wenatchee | Washington | United States | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | 474.234.599,00 | -1.203.103.494,00 | After the mauling the pit bull ran off. The Pomeranian was left in critical condition. | On walk with dog | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/officers-seek-dog-that-critically-injured-other-dog/article_a0854e16-e0c6-11ea-89ef-b787df80dea8.html | |||
| 6 | 08/12/2020 | Property invasion | Homeowner attacked by trespassers' pit bull on his own property | Bend | Oregon | United States | Bend, Oregon, United States | 440.581.728,00 | -1.213.153.096,00 | Police said the trespassing pit bull owners were also drunk and arrested them | In victim's yard | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/dog-killed-after-trespassing-incident-south-of-bend/article_440a0022-dd9d-11ea-ba92-138b346a18e2.html | ||
| 6 | 08/11/2020 | Child attacked | 7-year-old boy seriously mauled by pit bull type dog | Viking | Alberta | Canada | Viking, Alberta, Canada | 530.971.271,00 | -1.117.754.748,00 | The animal that attacked the boy was either a pitbull or American Bully | Rural residence where dogs were being sold | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/boy-seriously-injured-after-dog-attack-near-viking/ar-BB17QutF | ||
| 6 | 08/09/2020 | Jogger | Young woman savagely attacked while jogging by five pit bulls | Alcorn County | Mississippi | United States | Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States | 348.984.684,00 | -885.951.751,00 | The victim will need plastic surgery. The pit bulls have a previous history attacking other dogs in the neighborhood. Video states the animals are pit bulls | Jogging on County Road 173 | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/content/news/Dogs-attacked-young-woman-Sunday-in-Alcorn-County-572064981.html | ||
| 6 | 08/09/2020 | Woman mauled by 2 pit bulls, man also injured | Valley Stream | New York State | United States | Valley Stream, New York State, United States | 406.642.699,00 | -737.084.645,00 | A 52-year-old woman was attacked by two pit bulls. Police found the woman bleeding heavily, with lacerations caused by the dogs to her face, arms, and legs. A 52-year-old man who attempted to help also suffered bites to his right hand and foot. | While on walk, Long Island | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/police-fire/long-island-woman-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-man-trying-to-help-also-hurt/792224/ | |||
| 6 | 08/08/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 19-month-old baby lifeflighted with multiple head injuries after being attacked by a family member's pit bull mix | Phenix City | Alabama | United States | Phenix City, Alabama, United States | 324.709.761,00 | -850.007.653,00 | The mother stated in the video the pit bull was unrelenting, and allegedly kept breaking free and latched on to her son six different times during the attack. | In relative's yard | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.wrbl.com/alabama-news-2/19th-month-old-baby-attacked-by-dog | ||
| 6 | 08/08/2020 | Man attacked by 3 pit bull-mixes | Brooksville | Florida | United States | Brooksville, Florida, United States | 285.552.719,00 | -823.878.709,00 | First Responders arrived to find the male victim suffering from severe injuries (dog bites) to his right leg. | While leaving friend's home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.hernandosun.com/article/man-attacked-dogs-after-leaving-friends-house | |||
| 6 | 08/07/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Woman mauled by neighbor's illegal pit bull-mix in her own yard in unprovoked attack | Ottumwa | Iowa | United States | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States | 410.160.293,00 | -924.083.022,00 | The pit bull owner was cited for keeping animals that bite, failing to restrain an animal and failure to have a rabies vaccination. She also faces a felony child endangerment charge in connection with a June 2020 child abuse investigation | In victim's yard | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://ktvo.com/news/local/dog-attack-sends-ottumwa-woman-to-er | ||
| 6 | 08/07/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | 7-month-old boy mauled to death by family pet pit bull; grandmother also attacked | Akron | Ohio | United States | Akron, Ohio, United States | 410.814.447,00 | -815.190.053,00 | The grandmother was watching her 7-month-old grandson when they were both attacked by the family pet pit bull. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/akron/child-dies-following-dog-attack-in-akron/95-404fa3d6-9a75-40de-982b-aa3ec9b30534 | |
| 6 | 08/06/2020 | Senior attacked | 69-year-old woman walking on street mauled in unprovoked attack by two pit bull type dogs | Claresholm | Alberta | Canada | Claresholm, Alberta, Canada | 500.192.733,00 | -1.135.838.133,00 | The family says the animals appear to be bully-type breeds and were unprovoked. She suffered major lacerations on her arms, legs and buttocks. The police confirmed the animals have not been seized from the owner at the time of the investigation. | In the street | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/69-year-old-claresholm-senior-out-for-a-walk-attacked-by-a-pair-of-aggressive-dogs-1.5062385 | ||
| 6 | 08/04/2020 | Neighborhood terrorized, Property invasion | 3 pit bulls mixes terrorizing neighborhood, killing cats in their own front yards | Mobile | Alabama | United States | Mobile, Alabama, United States | 306.953.657,00 | -880.398.912,00 | In the video at first you can see one of the cats fighting back, but it ends in a deadly game of tug-o-war between two dogs and one of the cats. | In victim's yard | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.fox10tv.com/news/loose-dogs-attacking-and-killing-cats-in-midtown-mobile/article_f70b2a10-d6cd-11ea-9ba6-53f89b83cda5.html | ||
| 6 | 08/03/2020 | Man, 61, mauled by 2 pit bulls | Hempsted County | Arkansas | United States | Hempsted County, Arkansas, United States | 336.530.112,00 | -936.623.239,00 | A witness stated that he saw two Pit Bulldogs attacking the man, by the time the witness turned around another man was pulling the dogs off the victim. | In the street | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/arkansas-news/man-expected-to-survive-after-being-mauled-by-two-dogs-in-sw-arkansas/ | |||
| 6 | 08/02/2020 | Life flight | Man airlifted after being attacked by three pit bulls | Casa Grande | Arizona | United States | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | 329.110.027,00 | -1.117.733.902,00 | “The victim reportedly went to the address to check on his grandmother who had fallen down,” “He’s hurting badly and has lots of stitches and staples,” the comment reads. “He lost lots of blood and had a bite in his neck they’re worried about. He said he’s not okay and hurting and so just pray please. | In relative's home | 2020-08 | 84 | 1 | https://www.pinalcentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/area_news/man-hospitalized-after-pit-bull-attack-near-cg/article_bb79a633-ec12-5f19-a27c-a828587a2c07.html | ||
| 6 | 07/31/2020 | Child attacked | Two loose pit bulls brutally attacked young teen causing critical injuries in unprovoked attack | Barrow County | Georgia | United States | Barrow County, Georgia, United States | 340.142.667,00 | -836.986.568,00 | “She was coming around the cul-de-sac and the dogs just attacked, no provocation at all,” Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said. One of the pit bulls had Stinchcomb by her neck while the other was biting at her head. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/barrow-county-teen-fighting-survive-after-2-pit-bulls-attacked-her/NR4JK2TMURG3NGRXDWJS3A73CY/ | ||
| 6 | 07/29/2020 | Police attacked | Pit bull attacks man, police officers | LaGrange | Georgia | United States | LaGrange, Georgia, United States | 330.362.218,00 | -850.322.444,00 | The pit bull charged at the deputy marshals in a very aggressive manner. | Unspecified | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/region/2020/07/officer-accidentally-shot-in-pit-bull-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 07/29/2020 | Two loose pit bulls attacked a golden retriever walking with its owner | Clinton | Massachusetts | United States | Clinton, Massachusetts, United States | 424.167.635,00 | -716.829.081,00 | Williams says the pair of pit bulls are a danger to the community. | On walk with dog | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mass-woman-speaking-out-after-her-pet-was-attacked-by-2-unleashed-dogs/ar-BB17NKpG | |||
| 6 | 07/28/2020 | Child attacked, City park | Two young girls attacked by a loose pit bull mix at a park | Bay City | Michigan | United States | Bay City, Michigan, United States | 435.944.677,00 | -838.888.647,00 | The 7 and 11 year old girls were playing in the park. “One girl sustained multiple bites to both legs, the other sustained a bite to her foot,” | City park | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/two-girls-attacked-by-dog-in-bay-city-e2-80-99s-roosevelt-park/ar-BB17ld8y | ||
| 6 | 07/27/2020 | Owner attacked | Man severely mauled by his own pit bull | Morristown | Tennessee | United States | Morristown, Tennessee, United States | 362.139.814,00 | -832.948.922,00 | One first responder described Lemka’s arm as “mangled and broken.” Police found another person taking refuge from the pit bull atop a car. | In home | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/man-mauled-by-pit-bull/article_277a6078-d028-11ea-9344-f727a41a9c40.html | ||
| 6 | 07/26/2020 | Child attacked, Property invasion | Loose pit bull mauls 2-year-old child in the face in its own driveway in unprovoked attack | Bullhead | California | United States | Bullhead, California, United States | 351.359.386,00 | -1.145.285.981,00 | The loose pit bull ran into their driveway and attacked the 2-year-old child, going for the face. | In victim's yard | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/dog-sought-after-toddler-bitten-sunday/article_a876026a-d161-11ea-9586-8f02eea57be0.html | ||
| 6 | 07/25/2020 | Man passing by on sidewalk in serious condition after being mauled by pit bull in unprovoked attack | Perry Hall | Maryland | United States | Perry Hall, Maryland, United States | 394.126.073,00 | -76.463.574,00 | The man was transported via ambulance to a hospital with multiple bite injuries. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | http://www.nottinghammd.com/2020/07/25/man-seriously-injured-in-perry-hall-dog-attack/ | |||
| 6 | 07/25/2020 | Husky on walk victim of unprovoked attack by illegal repeat-offender pit bull | St-Jerome | Québec | Canada | St-Jerome, Québec, Canada | 45.775.357,00 | -74.004.948,00 | The pit bull terrier allegedly charged the husky "with the intention of killing him" | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/08/31/hausse-des-cas-de-morsures-de-chien | ||||
| 6 | 07/23/2020 | A loose pit bull mix fatally mauled another dog walked by a woman. | Atlanta | Georgia | United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 337.489.954,00 | -843.879.824,00 | Fulton County Animal Control are investigating a brutal pit bull attack that resulted in the death of another dog. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.cbs46.com/news/womans-dog-killed-by-another-dog-animal-control-investigating/article_0af49a4a-cd80-11ea-b314-fbf0a6a26962.html | |||
| 6 | 07/20/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Licensed plumber working on a home mauled by 5 pit bulls from neighboring house | Algiers | Louisiana | United States | Algiers, Louisiana, United States | 299.214.314,00 | -900.142.486,00 | The dogs had him by the foot, the calves, the forearm. They were ripping the flesh off him with their teeth. Those areas all needed stitches. The dogs also attacked his genitals. Nine days later he is still in unbearable pain. | At client's home | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/algiers-pitbull-attack-plumber/289-df3fb40a-de0e-4ccd-ae60-dc096352f35a | ||
| 6 | 07/20/2020 | Store | Illegal pit bull being passed off as "service dog" attacks another dog in PetSmart | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | 49.895.136,00 | -971.383.744,00 | The pit bull owner said it was a medical alert service dog | In store | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://globalnews.ca/news/7574523/city-committee-prohibited-dog-winnipeg | ||
| 6 | 07/17/2020 | Friend's pit bulls | Man, woman mauled by roommate's 2 pit bulls | Pasco County | Florida | United States | Pasco County, Florida, United States | 283.232.418,00 | -824.319.405,00 | “He just kept screaming, 'They’re killing me, they’re killing me. There was nothing I could do, these two pitbulls were just tearing him apart.” | In home | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/07/18/pasco-county-woman-recalls-horror-of-pitbull-attacking-her--boyfriend | ||
| 6 | 07/17/2020 | Yellowknife man found guilty of 1 of 2 charges in pit bull attack case | Yellowknife | North West Territories | Canada | Yellowknife , North West Territories, Canada | 624.539.717,00 | -1.143.717.887,00 | His pit bull charged at and killed a smaller dog being walked by on the street | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/verdict-yellownknife-case-fatal-dog-attack-1.5652838 | |||
| 6 | 07/16/2020 | Senior attacked | Woman in serious condition after being mauled by illegal pit bull-type dog | Brampton | Ontario | Canada | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | 437.315.479,00 | -797.624.177,00 | The pit bull owner, who was with two pit bull-type dogs, fled the scene. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/owner-sought-after-dog-bites-woman-in-brampton | ||
| 6 | 07/16/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 15-month-old girl fatally mauled by family's pit bull type dog in unprovoked attack | East Providence | Rhode Island | United States | East Providence, Rhode Island, United States | 418.137.116,00 | -713.700.545,00 | Two adults in the family were treated for injuries they suffered while trying to stop the attack from the family pet pit bull. "At this time we are not aware of any prior incidents involving this dog," police said. | In home | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://turnto10.com/newsletter-daily/girl-1-dies-in-east-providence-dog-attack | ||
| 6 | 07/15/2020 | Property invasion | Man shoots pit bulls for attacking his cats | Mobile | Alabama | United States | Mobile, Alabama, United States | 306.953.657,00 | -880.398.912,00 | The pit bulls invaded the property to attack the cats in their own yard | In victim's yard | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.fox10tv.com/news/mpd-man-shot-killed-pit-bull-who-attacked-his-cats-wounded-a-second/article_27a97396-c875-11ea-8c23-abdabdad7d66.html | ||
| 6 | 07/15/2020 | A visually-impaired woman's leashed small dog was fatally mauled by two loose pit bulls. | Virginia Beach | Virginia | United States | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | 368.529.263,00 | -75.977.985,00 | It was around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday when the woman, who is visually impaired, was out walking her Tibetan Spaniel. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/visually-impaired-womans-dog-mauled-by-two-pit-bulls/ | |||
| 6 | 07/14/2020 | Police attacked | Four people, including a police officer, were attacked by three loose pit bulls | North Babylon | New York State | United States | North Babylon, New York State, United States | 407.164.881,00 | -733.217.861,00 | The dogs escaped from kennels in the backyard of a home on Woods Road and began attacking people | Running loose in North Babylon neighborhood | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | http://longisland.news12.com/story/42365221/police-4-people-hurt-as-3-pit-bulls-run-lose-in-north-babylon-neighborhood | ||
| 6 | 07/14/2020 | Woman, 34, severely mauled by pit bull-mix | Newton | Ohio | United States | Newton, Ohio, United States | 411.756.233,00 | -809.539.475,00 | When officers arrived they found a 34-year-old woman with severe facial and head injuries, puncture wounds to her arms and hands and scratches on her back. He said the toddler, whose parent is the dog owner, was "covered with blood." | Apartment complex situated behind a child day care center. | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/07/14/police-chaotic-scene-newtown-leaves-woman-hospitalized-dog-euthanized/5438100002/ | |||
| 6 | 07/14/2020 | Woman, 24, mauled by 2 pit bulls | Moundsville | West Virginia | United States | Moundsville, West Virginia, United States | 399.203.526,00 | -807.431.407,00 | One of the dogs knocked the victim down, while the other dog bit the woman’s face, back and arms. She will need to be transferred to another hospital for more care | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.wtrf.com/marshall-county/moundsville-woman-hospitalized-after-pit-bull-attack/ | |||
| 6 | 07/12/2020 | Police looking for illegal pit bull that attacked a person | Windsor | Ontario | Canada | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | 423.149.367,00 | -830.363.633,00 | The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. | At a business in the 2500 block of Ouellette | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://windsorite.ca/2020/07/police-looking-for-pit-bull-after-attack | |||
| 6 | 07/12/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Woman attacked by neighbor's pit bull | Johnstown | Pennsylvania | United States | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States | 403.267.407,00 | -789.219.698,00 | Pit bull belonging to Chastity Gabriel Corson, 22, attacked a neighbor. Corson was charged with was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness | In victim's yard | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.tribdem.com/news/johnstown-woman-assaults-detective-investigating-dog-attack-police-say/article_08a11c58-ebdc-11ea-9802-5fb091aac2af.html | ||
| 6 | 07/11/2020 | Child attacked | Boy, 11, mauled by loose pit bull in unprovoked attacked | La Salle | Illinois | United States | La Salle, Illinois, United States | 413.621.503,00 | -890.418.249,00 | The initial dispatch report mentioned a boy “bleeding everywhere”. The 11-year-old victim was taken to OSF in Peoria due to severe injuries. La Salle Police say the pit bull got loose and charged the boy without being provoked. The pit bull owner, 32-year-old Tricia Renini was ticketed for allowing a dog to run at large and failure to get city tags. | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.lcbcradio.com/wlpo/boy-rushed-to-peoria-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-la-salle/article_bf908cf4-d0d0-11ea-885f-f3a4e3b96a3e.html | |||
| 6 | 07/11/2020 | Owner attacked | Pregnant woman, 31, mauled by her own pit bull | Cleveland | Ohio | United States | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | 4.149.932,00 | -816.943.605,00 | The victim said "she had never had any issues with the dog being aggressive before and she couldn’t understand why the attack had happened" | On walk with dog | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/cleveland-police-investigating-after-man-shoots-kills-dog-that-was-attacking-his-pregnant-girlfriend | ||
| 6 | 07/11/2020 | Teen attacked by loose pit bull | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | United States | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | 435.460.223,00 | -96.731.265,00 | The teen was walking with his friends in the alley between Summit Avenue and Prairie Avenue near the 200 block, when an unleashed pit bull ran towards them. | Walking with friends in the alley between Summit Avenue and Prairie Avenue. | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/sioux-falls-animal-control-looking-to-identify-dog-that-bit-man/ar-BB16J8rS | |||
| 6 | 07/09/2020 | Property invasion | Pit bull-mix invades property, kills small dog in its own yard | Sioux Falls | Iowa | United States | Sioux Falls, Iowa, United States | 424.963.416,00 | -964.049.408,00 | The pit bull owner left the scene, and sent the pit bull out of state a few days later. | In victim's yard | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/07/16/pomeranian-allegedly-attacked-killed-another-dog-sioux-falls-animal-control-investigating/5444606002/ | ||
| 6 | 07/09/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Life flight | Boy, 7, mauled by family pit bull, life-flighted | California | Maryland | United States | California, Maryland, United States | 383.004.029,00 | -765.074.542,00 | His injuries were so bad he had to be flown to hospital | In home | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://smnewsnet.com/archives/476243/audio-7-year-old-child-flown-to-trauma-center-with-serious-injuries-after-dog-attack-in-california/ | ||
| 6 | 07/08/2020 | Animal workers | Animal Control officer attacked by four pit bulls | Rantoul | Illinois | United States | Rantoul, Illinois, United States | 403.083.672,00 | -881.558.785,00 | The pit bulls had been acting aggressively towards a woman trying to leave her home. The pit bulls bit the officer on his arms and legs pinning him against his van. | Outside a home on Mather Drive | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.wandtv.com/news/four-dogs-shot-during-an-attack-of-an-animal-control-officer/article_d1b0f9ce-c12f-11ea-b8a8-fb73cb27acd5.html | ||
| 6 | 07/07/2020 | Jogger attacked by pit bull; victim later received threats from pit bulla advocates for speaking out | Ogden | New York | United States | Ogden, New York, United States | 431.579.962,00 | -778.138.553,00 | The dog, named Vanessa, was accused of biting a jogging neighbor. The bite required 18 stitches. The jogger said she was bitten by Vanessa, “and they still got me as I continued to try to get away from them.” Dog consultant paid by pit bull owner said pit bull not capable of biting anyone without provocation, and pit bull supporters from around the world signed petition to save pit bull. | In the street | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/ogden-dog-to-be-put-down-after-being-accused-of-biting-jogger-court-finds/ | |||
| 6 | 07/06/2020 | Loose pit bull viciously attacked a chocolate lab walking with its owner. | Kelowna | British Columbia | Canada | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | 498.879.519,00 | -1.194.960.106,00 | Pit bull escaped from house, would not respond to owners and attacked lab with no provocation, ripping its left ear off. | Walking on Royal View Drive toward Knox Mountain Park | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/304822/Kelowna-resident-shares-experience-of-vicious-dog-attack | |||
| 6 | 07/05/2020 | Child attacked, Friend's pit bulls | 17-month-old girl fatally mauled by pit bull mix at house where her family was visiting | Joliet | Illinois | United States | Joliet, Illinois, United States | 41.525.031,00 | -880.817.251,00 | The infant was asleep in a playpen in an upstairs room | In playpen | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/joliet-toddler-dies-after-pit-bull-attack-wjol | |
| 6 | 07/04/2020 | Police attacked | Deputies forced to shot pit bull after it was let loose from a stolen car | Fort Hancock | Texas | United States | Fort Hancock, Texas, United States | 312.914.585,00 | -105.860.307,00 | A woman stole a car then let her pit bull out to attack the police | Interstate 10 | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://kvia.com/news/crime/2020/07/04/pit-bull-shot-dead-after-woman-leads-deputies-on-chase-in-hudspeth-county/ | ||
| 6 | 07/02/2020 | Child attacked | 6-year-old girl on a scooter injured and her dog was killed by a repeat-offender pit bull mix | North Miami Beach | Florida | United States | North Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 259.331.488,00 | -801.625.463,00 | Surveillance video shows the pit bull biting the girl then killing her dog | Walking dog with babysitter | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://wsvn.com/news/local/child-injured-dog-killed-following-dog-attack-in-miami-beach/ | ||
| 6 | 07/02/2020 | Loose pit bull mauled Chihuahua | Vicksburg | Mississippi | United States | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States | 323.526.456,00 | -90.877.882,00 | The early July attack is an example of the problem with pit bulls, said Vicksburg Warren Humane Society Director Georgia Lynn. “I call it a genetic flaw,” she said." | On walk with dog | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2020/07/30/dog-attack-in-downtown-vicksburg-raises-concerns/ | |||
| 6 | 07/01/2020 | Owner attacked | 62-year-old man killed by his own pit bull | Jeffersonville | Indiana | United States | Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States | 382.775.702,00 | -857.371.847,00 | Officers tried to stop the pit bull attack with pepper spray, but had to shoot the pit bull to end the attack. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.wave3.com/2020/07/01/pit-bull-attacks-kills-owner-jeffersonville/ | |
| 6 | 07/01/2020 | Loose pit bull attacks 2 women | Havelock | North Carolina | United States | Havelock, North Carolina, United States | 348.790.492,00 | -769.013.301,00 | Both pit bulls were caught | Unspecified location | 2020-07 | 83 | 1 | https://wcti12.com/news/local/deputies-pit-bull-captured-after-biting-two-women | |||
| 6 | 06/30/2020 | Two pit bulls attack man | Warren | Ohio | United States | Warren, Ohio, United States | 412.375.569,00 | -808.184.166,00 | The man was walking through a parking lot on the way to a store | In parking lot | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/dogs-ran-through-gap-in-fence-attacking-passerby-in-warren-police-say | |||
| 6 | 06/29/2020 | Friend's pit bulls | Man killed by friend's pit bull | Kamloops | British Columbia | Canada | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada | 50.674.522,00 | -1.203.272.675,00 | People in the home told police that a pit bull owned by a resident attacked a visiting man. The man then died of his injuries. | In friend's home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.theprogress.com/news/man-dead-after-dog-attack-in-kamloops-rcmp/ | |
| 6 | 06/29/2020 | Owner attacked | Pit bull attacked owner two times | Brainerd | Minnesota | United States | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States | 463.526.733,00 | -942.020.084,00 | Pit bull attacks its own owner twice. Owner blames the second attack on a crying child | In home | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/government-and-politics/6604733-Brainerd-council-deems-dog-dangerous-threatens-euthanization-if-further-incidents | ||
| 6 | 06/29/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 23-month-old child mauled to death by neighbor's pit bull | Hunt County | Texas | United States | Hunt County, Texas, United States | 331.967.938,00 | -961.526.985,00 | the child had gotten out of an enclosed yard unknown to family members. The neighbor's pit bull jumped a 4-foot fence to attack the child. | In roadway | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.heraldbanner.com/news/infant-child-killed-in-reported-dog-attack/article_cb577bfe-ba52-11ea-8baa-ebd9c37c1479.html | |
| 6 | 06/25/2020 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | 72-year-old Barbara Cook mauled to death by family pet pit bulls | Mandeville | Louisiana | United States | Mandeville, Louisiana, United States | 303.582.506,00 | -900.656.311,00 | The pit bulls had attacked her before. Her grandson witnessed the attack and tried to pull the dogs off of his grandmother. The brutal mauling was still ongoing when the police arrived. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.houmatoday.com/news/20200627/mandeville-area-woman-killed-by-pit-bulls-had-been-bitten-by-dogs-before-daughter-says | |
| 6 | 06/24/2020 | Border collie mauled by pit bull in her own backyard | Bridge Lake | British Columbia | Canada | Bridge Lake, British Columbia, Canada | 51.481.605,00 | -120.729.613,00 | The pit bull invaded the yard and attacked with no provocation | In victim's yard | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.radionl.com/2020/07/07/kamloops-area-couple-concerned-after-family-dog-gets-attacked-by-pitbull | |||
| 6 | 06/23/2020 | Loose pit bull killed shih tzu | Virginia Beach | Virginia | United States | Guildford, Connecticut, United States | 41.288.906,00 | -72.674.364,00 | The pit bull crushed the smaller dog's head. The pit bull's owner, a woman, was floating on a raft in the water, letting the pit bull run loose on the beach. | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.pilotonline.com/life/pets/vp-nw-dog-attack-0714-20200713-zvfyl57dvng4bgvfst4ipxorwe-story.html | ||||
| 6 | 06/20/2020 | Family pit bulls, Senior attacked | 86-year-old woman died from her injuries after being attacked by two pit bulls raised from pups by grandson | Oviedo | Florida | United States | Oviedo, Florida, United States | 28.669.997,00 | -812.081.203,00 | Two pit bulls went crazy and severely mauled three people in total. The pit bull owner said the attack was completely unexpected and that the pits had been raised lovingly from puppies. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/10/pit-bulls-attack-three-family-members-rampage-attack-oviedo.html | |
| 6 | 06/20/2020 | Jogger | Jogger severely injured when attacked by two loose pit bulls. | El Paso | Texas | United States | El Paso, Texas, United States | 317.618.778,00 | -1.064.850.217,00 | “They had me like a rag doll on the street, just throwing me around.” | In street | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://cbs4local.com/news/local/el-paso-woman-severely-injured-after-being-attacked-by-pit-bulls | ||
| 6 | 06/18/2020 | A pit bull mix involved in an attack was re-seized by Animal Control after the owner took the dog out of quarantine. | North Haven | Connecticut | United States | North Haven, Connecticut, United States | 419.305.468,00 | -700.309.753,00 | The pit bull owner was charged with second-degree criminal trespass. The dog was re-seized by animal control officers to complete its quarantine period. | Unspecified | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://patch.com/connecticut/northhaven/owner-charged-after-found-seized-dog-north-haven-police | |||
| 6 | 06/17/2020 | Police attacked, Cyclist | Loose pit bull attacks officer | Saanich | British Columbia | Canada | Saanich, British Columbia, Canada | 4.845.278,00 | -123.375,00 | The pit bull also acted aggressively towards cyclists | Deputy on call | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.cheknews.ca/crd-bylaw-officer-minor-injuries-runaway-dog-esquimalt-676039/ | ||
| 6 | 06/17/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | A leashed pit bull attacked a woman walking by in unprovoked attack | Quincy | Massachusetts | United States | Quincy, Massachusetts, United States | 422.528.772,00 | -710.022.705,00 | The pit bull's owner, Christine Huang, hired lawyer Jeremy Cohen, of Boston Dog Lawyers, to appeal the destruction order on the attacking pit bull. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, was taken to a hospital in an ambulance, underwent surgery and will have scars that are “quite extensive.” | In street | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.patriotledger.com/news/20201008/quincy-dog-spared-from-euthanasia-after-biting-woman | ||
| 6 | 06/17/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 3-year-old girl mauled by family member's pit bull | Wellfleet | Massachusetts | United States | Wellfleet, Massachusetts, United States | 4.193.055,00 | -70.031,00 | The girl was visiting a family member’s home in Wellfleet when the dog, a 3-year-old pit bull, attacked | Relative's home | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/three-year-old-girl-attacked-by-dog-in-wellfleet/ar-BB15FV8F | ||
| 6 | 06/13/2020 | Nature trail | A Great Dane was fatally mauled and his owner and her friend were injured by a pit bull type dog. | Aurora | Colorado | United States | Aurora, Colorado, United States | 405.011.794,00 | -798.392.158,00 | GoFundMe for the deceased Great Dane provides the additional information that the attacking dog was a pit bull type dog | Cherry Creek State Park | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/contact7/contact7-gives/a-dog-died-after-a-fight-at-cherry-creek-state-park-now-the-owner-owes-10k-in-vet-bills | ||
| 6 | 06/13/2020 | Child attacked | Pit bull gets loose and races to attack people at a children's outdoor birthday party | Penn Hills | Pennsylvania | United States | Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, United States | 4.050.118,00 | -798.392,00 | It escaped from its owner and made to attack the children immediately | Outdoor birthday party | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://triblive.com/local/penn-hills/dog-charging-towards-children-shot-and-killed-in-penn-hills | ||
| 6 | 06/11/2020 | Pit bull wounds dachshund, kills Pomerian, on their evening walk in unprovoked attack | Galesburg | Illinois | United States | Galesburg, Illinois, United States | 4.094.782,00 | -903.712,00 | The pit bull owners got a citation from animal control. | On walk with dog | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200612/pit-bull-attacks-kills-dog-during-walk | |||
| 6 | 06/11/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bull kills 17-year-old dog resting on its own porch | Washington County | Virginia | United States | Washington County, Virginia, United States | 3.676.784,00 | -819.535,00 | Sherry Fields and her husband were on their front porch with their 17-year-old dog when their neighbor's pit bull attacked out of the blue, unprovoked. Animal control issued a citation; the pit bull was rehomed out of state. | On victim's own front porch | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://wcyb.com/news/local/woman-wants-stricter-laws-after-family-dog-killed | ||
| 6 | 06/10/2020 | Hotel / Motel / Restaurant | Pit bull type dog attacked a person's face | Cape Coral | Florida | United States | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | 2.656.285,00 | -819.495,00 | The dog lunged at the customer and bit their face just below the nose area. | Restaurant patio | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.nbc-2.com/story/42233999/dog-taken-by-lee-county-domestic-animal-services-after-it-bit-someones-face | ||
| 6 | 06/09/2020 | Owner attacked | Woman mauled to death by her own pit bull | Middle Musquodoboit | Nova Scotia | Canada | Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada | 4.504.536,00 | -631.432,00 | Her mauled body was found in a ditch. A passing driver steered into the pit bull to kill it | On walk with dog | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://thepostmillennial.com/n-s-woman-attacked-and-killed-by-her-own-dog | |
| 6 | 06/08/2020 | Police attacked | State Trooper fatally shot a loose pit bull that had reportedly acted aggressively toward troopers and an Animal Control Officer. | Lawrence | New Jersey | United States | Lawrence, New Jersey, United States | 402.778.055,00 | -747.294.313,00 | "The trooper’s report notes that other State Police troopers had been on scene twice before he arrived and attempted to catch the pit bull. When Jefferis arrived, the report indicates that the dog was “being more aggressive and began advancing towards” him and Sutton." | Deputy on call | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/cumberland/2020/07/police-investigating-after-trooper-shoots-stray-pit-bull.html | ||
| 6 | 06/08/2020 | Police attacked | Deputy forced to fire at pit bull that charged him during an investigation. | Hobbs | New Mexico | United States | Hobbs, New Mexico, United States | 3.270.261,00 | -103.136,00 | The deputy went to a house in Hobbs for an investigation Monday morning | Deputy on call | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/pitbull-shot-in-lea-county-after-investigator-thought-dog-was-going-to-attack-him/ | ||
| 6 | 06/08/2020 | Woman attacked by pit bull | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | United States | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States | 4.408.861,00 | -876.576,00 | Police said officers received a report from someone who said she was bitten around 10:30 pm by a gray and brown Pit bull dog wearing no collar or tags | Unspecified: Columbus Street between S. 11th Street and S. 13th Street in Manitowoc | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/manitowoc-police-looking-for-dog-in-bite-incident | |||
| 6 | 06/07/2020 | Dog park | Pit bull belonging to young white woman attacks person in dog park | College Station | Texas | United States | College Station, Texas, United States | 3.062.798,00 | -963.344,00 | Officers said it was a gray or silver pit bull that was with a young white woman. | Dog park | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.theeagle.com/news/local/college-station-police-looking-for-information-related-to-dog-park-bite-incident/article_fe59e6f0-a9bc-11ea-9507-efdb55711469.html | ||
| 6 | 06/06/2020 | Pit bull-mix attacked two people at party | Ankeny | Iowa | United States | Ankeny, Iowa, United States | 417.317.884,00 | -936.001.278,00 | A woman's arm was significantly injured after the pit bull's jaws had to be prised off her arm | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/man-intentionally-riled-pitbull-to-attack-others-then-killed-dog-when-it-turned-on-him-police-say/ | ||||
| 6 | 06/04/2020 | Police attacked | Officer forced to shot loose pit bull on bike path | Kane County | Illinois | United States | Kane County, Illinois, United States | 41.987.884,00 | -884.016.041,00 | Pit bull also attacked animal wardens trying to capture it | On cycle path | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200604/kane-county-says-deputy-shot-aggressive-pit-bull | ||
| 6 | 06/04/2020 | Two loose pit bulls attacked a man, woman and their dog while on daily walk. | Beaumont | Québec | Canada | Beaumont, Québec, Canada | 46.829.489,00 | -710.279.589,00 | One of the pit bull victims required more than 40 stitches | On walk with dog | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://www.journaldequebec.com/2020/05/29/un-pitbull-euthanasie-apres-avoir-attaque-une-passante | |||
| 6 | 06/02/2020 | Two unleashed, unvaccinated pit bull type dogs attacked a West Highland terrier and his owner | Edmonton | Alberta | Canada | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 5.354.612,00 | -113.494,00 | Victim told her only recourse is to spend $50,000 on lawyer to sue | On walk with dog | 2020-06 | 82 | 1 | https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-woman-says-penalties-not-steep-enough-for-owners-after-dog-attack | |||
| 6 | 06/01/2020 | Child attacked, Life flight | 2-year-old boy mauled to death by pit bull | Stockton | California | United States | Stockton, California, United States | 379.577,00 | -121.291,00 | The fatal incident was not reported by Stockton police at the time because it occurred the same night that officers were responding to multiple locations on reports of mass gatherings, protests and looting around the city. | Weston Ranch | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.recordnet.com/news/20200611/boy-2-fatally-mauled-by-pit-bull-during-visit-to-weston-ranch | |
| 6 | 05/29/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man charged for defending himself pit bull that had previously attacked him | Holly Hill | Florida | United States | Holly Hill, Florida, United States | 292.435.916,00 | -810.375.555,00 | The pit bull pulled an anchor out of the ground and scaled a 6-foot-fence to invade his backyard and attack him. | In victim's own yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20200609/pit-bull-killing-in-holly-hill-draws-criminal-charges | ||
| 6 | 05/29/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Woman used a kitchen knife and a hammer to stop family pit bull from attacking her and her son | Broadview Heights | Ohio | United States | Broadview Heights, Ohio, United States | 413.139.426,00 | -816.851.271,00 | The mother had a broken forearm. The teen had severe bites to both of his forearms, was in an extreme amount of pain and appeared to be in shock. Police said there was a significant amount of blood in the residence. | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dog-attacks-family-homeowner-uses-knife-and-hammer-to-save-teen-son-broadview-heights-police-blotter/ar-BB16cQni | ||
| 6 | 05/28/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 9-year-old boy checking mail box mauled to death by 2 pit bulls | Faulkner County | Arkansas | United States | Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States | 351.035.858,00 | -923.813.621,00 | His mother told deputies that he went outside to check the mail | In front of home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/9-year-old-boy-dies-from-dog-attack-in-faulkner-county | |
| 6 | 05/28/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bull jumped fence to attack toddler and pregnant woman having a birthday party in their own yard | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | The homeowner fired gun shots until the dog stopped. His 13-month-old granddaughter suffered a bite to the leg, while his daughter who is seven months pregnant, fell on her stomach. Also injured in the melee was his wife, who suffered a deep cut to her arm. | In victim's own yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/pit-bull-bites-toddler-injures-pregnant-woman-after-going-over-fence-on-detroits-east-side | ||
| 6 | 05/27/2020 | Cyclist | Cyclist attacked by loose pit bull | Gatineau | Québec | Canada | Gatineau, Québec, Canada | 454.765.446,00 | -757.012.723,00 | The cylist was out for an early morning exercise cycle when the pit bull ran into the street to attack him. | In the street | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1706777/pitbull-morsure-gatineau-police-spvg | ||
| 6 | 05/26/2020 | Man attacked by a pit bull mix | Barrie | Vermont | United States | Barrie, Vermont, United States | 441.970.055,00 | -725.020.494,00 | Animal workers work out solution for vicious pit bull to be rehomed somewhere else | Hill Street | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.timesargus.com/news/local/dog-banned-from-barre-after-biting-incident/article_5b9d2e98-c6bc-5348-80ad-5a4f6857bda2.html | |||
| 6 | 05/23/2020 | A security services employee was attacked by a loose pit bull that had also killed a cat. | Toledo | Ohio | United States | Toledo, Ohio, United States | 416.528.052,00 | -835.378.674,00 | The ADT employee was servicing a home alarm in the 1400 block of Addington when a loose pit bull attacked him, biting his right leg. The employee retreated inside the house, and when the homeowner tried to escort the employee back to his vehicle, the dog charged again. The homeowner, who has a CCW permit, drew a firearm and fired two rounds at the dog. The dog retreated behind a neighboring house. When Toledo Police officers arrived, they located the dog inside a garage with its owner. They also located a cat which had been killed by the dog. | Servicing a home alarm on Addington | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Security-services-employee-attacked-by-dog-in-Toledo-neighborhood-570767541.html | |||
| 6 | 05/21/2020 | Small dog killed by pit bull, had survived a previous pit bull attack | Bridgeport | Connecticut | United States | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | 411.792.258,00 | -731.894.384,00 | She let her dog outside while she kept an eye on her from her front door. That’s when the pit bull ran up and attacked her | In victim's own yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | http://connecticut.news12.com/story/42186342/small-dog-that-survived-attack-last-year-killed-by-pit-bull-in-bridgeport | |||
| 6 | 05/21/2020 | Police attacked | Deputy forced to fatally shot a pit bull that had attacked a police K-9 | Sulphur | Louisiana | United States | Sulphur, Louisiana, United States | 302.365.943,00 | -933.773.783,00 | Police encountered a number of aggressive pit bulls at the location. One of them "locked down on our dog and it was at that point that our K-9 officer made the determination to terminate the pit bull" | Home on Marsalise Drive | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.kplctv.com/2020/05/21/sheriffs-office-dog-killed-after-attacking-k-/ | ||
| 6 | 05/21/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Woman and 2 children hospitalized after attack by family's illegal pet pit bull | Aurora | Ontario | Canada | Aurora, Ontario, Canada | 4.400.648,00 | -79.450.396,00 | "Just before 9 p.m. police were called to a home on Vines Place where three people had been bitten by a family dog, described to police as an American bulldog. The three victims were taken to hospital with injuries." The attack ended only when someone in the house killed the pit bull with a knife. | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/05/22/two-children-woman-attacked-by-family-dog-in-aurora-home.html | ||
| 6 | 05/19/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Newly adopted pit bull attacks 2 members of family on first day | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | Pit bull named "Sweet Pea" severely attacked 2 members of a family the same day it was adopted from animal shelter; it had a history of aggression | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/animal-watch/20077-heroic-la-animal-control-officer-climbs-through-window-to-capture-pit-bull-after-vicious-attack-on-adopters | ||
| 6 | 05/19/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Mother charged after 9 year old daughter suffered facial injuries from attack by family pit bull type dog. | Greely | Colorado | United States | Greely, Colorado, United States | 404.233.142,00 | -1.047.091.322,00 | Girl doesn't want to return home because of dog. Mother says daughter is "jsut saying that." Mother may face felony child abuse charges. | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/06/15/mother-of-9-year-old-who-needed-surgery-after-dog-bite-may-face-felony-child-abuse-charge | ||
| 6 | 05/19/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | Four people including 3-year-old child attacked by pit bull | Nashville | Tennessee | United States | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | 361.626.638,00 | -867.816.016,00 | The people attacked were in their own backyard setting up for a party. Their neighbor's pit bull invaded the backyard to attack them. Three victims, including the child, were transported to the hospital. | In victim's own yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://newschannel9.com/news/local/dog-euthanized-after-attack-sends-three-including-one-child-to-hospital | ||
| 6 | 05/18/2020 | Two loose pit bulls attacked two people in two separate attacks within 12 hours | San Diego | California | United States | San Diego, California, United States | 32.715.738,00 | -1.171.610.838,00 | The pit bulls attacked without warning or provocation | El Cajon Mobile Home Park | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2-dog-attacks-reported-in-12-hours-at-el-cajon-mobile-home-park/2329022/ | |||
| 6 | 05/17/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 15-month-old girl mauled by family pet pit bulls | Toronto | Ohio | United States | Toronto, Ohio, United States | 404.642.335,00 | -806.009.058,00 | The mother of the child told investigators that she was holding the baby when the 3-year-old family pet pit bull lunged at the baby and attacked it | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://wtov9.com/news/local/pit-bull-dog-attack-toronto | ||
| 6 | 05/16/2020 | Man forced to shoot attacking pit bull to protect his own dog | New Castle | Pennsylvania | United States | New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States | 410.036.719,00 | -80.347.009,00 | The pit bull would not stop attacking the 2-year-old Australian Shepherd | On walk with dog | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/city-police-no-charges-in-dog-shooting/article_3f9a387e-99e4-11ea-bdc0-3b3e46330fbe.html | |||
| 6 | 05/15/2020 | Dog park | Woman, dogs attacked by pit bulls at dog park; one dog killed, owner bit | Surrey | British Columbia | Canada | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | 491.913.466,00 | -1.228.490.125,00 | "There was blood everywhere. I didn't know what happened. All I could hear was ripping" | Dog park | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dog-attack-surrey-pit-bull-bite-3-police-bylaw-chihuahua-bloody-1.5576834 | ||
| 6 | 05/15/2020 | Family pit bulls | Couple injured when trying to break up a fight between their pit bulls | Garner | North Carolina | United States | Garner, North Carolina, United States | 357.112.642,00 | -786.141.709,00 | A husband and wife were injured when their pet pit bulls turned on them | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-county-couple-injured-after-dogs-turn-aggressive | ||
| 6 | 05/14/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 6-year-old boy's head ripped open by pit bull | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | 39.768.403,00 | -86.158.068,00 | A family on Indy’s east side is accusing a neighbor of encouraging a dog attack that left a child with a four-inch head gash, concussion and other injuries | Outside home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/family-says-neighbor-encouraged-dog-attack-that-left-6-year-old-with-head-gash-concussion | ||
| 6 | 05/14/2020 | Babysitter, Child attacked | 2-year-old suffers facial injuries in attack by babysitter's pet pit bull | Shelbyville | Kentucky | United States | Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States | 382.120.144,00 | -852.235.666,00 | 4 surgeons had to work on the child. She will be scarred for life | In babysitter's home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wlky.com/article/2-year-old-recovering-after-being-mauled-by-dog-in-shelbyville-family-says/32578701 | ||
| 6 | 05/14/2020 | Pomeranian fatally mauled by three loose pit bulls | Phillipsburg | New Jersey | United States | Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States | 406.937.099,00 | -751.901.761,00 | The town’s animal control officer said that because the family made the decision to put down their injured dog, it’s not considered a fatal dog attack. | On walk with dog | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/2020/05/dog-put-down-after-mauling-in-phillipsburg-family-seeks-justice-for-vinnie.html | |||
| 6 | 05/14/2020 | Good Samaritan saved a woman being attacked by pit bull | High Point | North Carolina | United States | High Point, North Carolina, United States | 359.556.923,00 | -800.053.176,00 | (Information about the attack is described in the video.) | Proctor Drive neighborhood | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/dog-bite-forsyth-county/83-4018e79f-1d62-4b15-ac19-99610a1b2596 | |||
| 6 | 05/13/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Life flight | 7-year-old boy airlifted after being attacked by family's pit bull/rottweiler mix dog | Rigby | Idaho | United States | Rigby, Idaho, United States | 436.724.119,00 | -111.914.968,00 | Family later requested identifying info about dog breed be removed from news report | In victim's own yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/05/7-year-old-flown-to-primary-childrens-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-rigby/ | ||
| 6 | 05/13/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls, Owner attacked, Senior attacked | Baby, grandmother seriously injured by pit bull | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | United States | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | 430.389.025,00 | -879.064.736,00 | The child was sitting on the living room floor when the 5-year-old pit bull attacked her child unprovoked | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wisn.com/article/dog-bites-baby-causing-serious-injuries-police-say/32465357 | ||
| 6 | 05/12/2020 | Pit bull mauls two women at animal shelter, one a potential adopter | Hamilton | New Jersey | United States | Hamilton, New Jersey, United States | 402.115.109,00 | -746.796.651,00 | The facility also moved toward what is commonly referred to as a no-kill animal shelter model, which may partly explain why Hamilton Township still attempted to place Lucky up for adoption in May despite his documented history of bad behavior. | Animal shelter | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.trentonian.com/news/tort-claim-filed-after-dog-attacks-2-women-at-the-hamilton-township-animal-shelter/article_3387371c-c6f8-11ea-aed9-c3a446441dbb.htmlTOZpb1h5Ztdx_Wk8YRWrI | |||
| 6 | 05/10/2020 | Dubuque Health Services looking for owner of two pit bulls involved in an attack | Dubuque | Iowa | United States | Dubuque, Iowa, United States | 425.022.661,00 | -906.654.675,00 | It happened around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 2020, in the 500 block of Wilbur Street. | 500 block of Wilbur Street | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://kwwl.com/2020/05/12/city-of-dubuque-asking-for-help-to-identify-dogs-involved-in-biting-incident | |||
| 6 | 05/10/2020 | Home invasion, Neighbor's pit bulls | Three pit bulls break into neighbor's home to kill her dog | Saskatoon | Saskatchewan | Canada | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | 521.332.144,00 | -1.066.700.458,00 | In fear, Berg says she jumped onto her kitchen island. Meanwhile the dogs, which she describes as pit bull-type, cornered her schnauzer. I was throwing dishes and screaming. Her dog was torn to shreds in her dining room. | In home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/i-was-throwing-dishes-and-screaming-sask-woman-says-neighbour-s-dogs-broke-into-her-home-killed-her-dog-1.4947049 | ||
| 6 | 05/09/2020 | Owner attacked | 52-year-old woman fatally mauled by at least one of her shorty pit bulls (pit bull mix) | Fox Lake | Illinois | United States | Fox Lake, Illinois, United States | 354.196.799,00 | -1.190.195.452,00 | Her pit bulls had previously seriously attacked her boyfriend twice | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/05/woman-found-mauled-dead-owned-two-shorty-bullies.html | |
| 6 | 05/08/2020 | Two people hospitalized after being attacked by two pit bulls | Oildate | California | United States | Oildate, California, United States | 354.196.799,00 | -1.190.195.452,00 | Deputies received a call about two pit bulls attacking a person in the neighborhood. A second person was attacked by the dogs as deputies were headed to the area | 100 block of Hickerson Drive | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/2-injured-in-oildale-dog-mauling/ | |||
| 6 | 05/08/2020 | Pit bull jumps from a moving convertible to maul pomeranian | Boyton Beach | Florida | United States | Boyton Beach, Florida, United States | 265.317.866,00 | -800.905.465,00 | The pit owners did a pit and run, grabbing the pit bull and driving away | In street | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boynton-beach/video-boynton-beach-police-working-to-identify-dog-owners-after-attack | |||
| 6 | 05/07/2020 | Livestock | Doctor Nancy Shaw killed by four pit bull mixes | Lyons | Georgia | United States | Lyons, Georgia, United States | 322.043.546,00 | -82.321.791,00 | Dog types confirmed as pit bull mixes by FOI request at https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/05/suspected-roaming-dogs-kill-doctor-georgia.html . And after the attack one of the pit bulls was shot by a farmer, after it went on to try to kill his livestock. | On side of road near her home. | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://southeastgeorgiatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90343 | |
| 6 | 05/07/2020 | Friend's pit bulls | Woman, 22, mauled by friend's pit bulls which greeted her friendly and then attacked | Pocatello | Idaho | United States | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | 428.621.042,00 | -1.124.506.191,00 | The three pit bulls greeted her at the door with wagging tails and playful licks, she said. Then, they turned on her with no warning or provocation. | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/pit-bull-attack-leaves-local-woman-with-serious-injuries/article_b539a167-221e-5e7d-b2ca-b37d27d9cf44.html | |||
| 6 | 05/07/2020 | Friend's pit bulls, Senior attacked | Elderly couple viciously attacked by two repeat offender pit bull mixes. | Nags Head | North Carolina | United States | Nags Head, North Carolina, United States | 359.573.922,00 | -756.240.619,00 | Bob and Anita Edwards, 82 and 83, of Nags Head, were visiting the home of Jack Pasternak in the 2400 block of South Memorial Avenue on May 7, when Mr. Pasternak’s two 20-month female mix-breed pit bull dogs began biting both Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Despite numerous attempts to restrain the dogs and leave the scene, both Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were bitten repeatedly, with Mr. Edwards requiring treatment for lacerations and punctures to his face, head, both arms, and legs at an urgent care center | At friend's home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/05/21/dogs-that-attacked-elderly-couple-deemed-dangerous/ | ||
| 6 | 05/06/2020 | Police attacked | Deputy shot at a pit bull mix that attacked him | Putnam County | Florida | United States | Putnam County, Florida, United States | 296.265.157,00 | -817.787.021,00 | Other versions of story identify dog as pit bull mix | In friend's home | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/05/07/authorities-putnam-county-deputy-attempting-to-shoot-attacking-dog-accidentally-hits-self | ||
| 6 | 05/04/2020 | Child attacked, Senior attacked | Grandmother walking with 3-year-old grandchild attacked by a pit bull type dog | Markham | Illinois | United States | Markham, Illinois, United States | 415.936.453,00 | -876.947.699,00 | Pit bull came out of nowhere; grandmother says the dog was viciously try to maul the girl | In street | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/04/woman-says-she-and-3-year-old-granddaughter-were-attacked-by-dog-in-markham | ||
| 6 | 05/03/2020 | Horses | 2 pit bull-mixes killed 2 mini horses | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | Baldwin County, Alabama, United States | 306.010.744,00 | -877.763.333,00 | The prize-winning horses were mauled to death in their own stables by the pit bulls | In victims' own barn | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/owner-believes-dogs-killed-her-two-miniature-horses-in-baldwin-county | ||
| 6 | 05/03/2020 | Health Department looking for the owner of a pit bull that attacked two people and a dog. | Ithaca | New York State | United States | Ithaca, New York State, United States | 424.439.614,00 | -765.018.807,00 | Pit bull belonging to woman in her 20s or 30s bit 2 people at Cornell Arboretum. The pit bull owner did a pit and run. | City park | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2020/05/04/health-department-searching-pit-bull-rule-out-rabies/3080271001 | |||
| 6 | 05/01/2020 | Child attacked, Friend's pit bulls | 6-year-old boy airlifted after being attacked by a pit bull | Walnut | Mississippi | United States | Walnut, Mississippi, United States | 349.462.016,00 | -888.997.815,00 | Trey had to have reconstructive surgery because his whole cheek was gone and you could see all way into his mouth | In friend's yard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://tippahnews.com/2020/05/07/six-year-old-walnut-boy-attacked-by-pit-bull-air-lifted-to-le-bonheur-for-surgery | ||
| 6 | 04/30/2020 | Deputy shoots pit bull after it charged officers responding to an argument at a city shelter | San Francisco | California | United States | San Francisco, California, United States | 377.749.295,00 | -1.224.194.155,00 | Owner of pit bull had a pre-existing felony warrant for his arrest | At entrance to homeless shelter | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/police-activity-shuts-down-streets-near-civic-center-in-sf/2282072/ | |||
| 6 | 04/30/2020 | 2 pit bulls kill 2 cats in their yard | Pocatello | Idaho | United States | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | 428.621.042,00 | -1.124.506.191,00 | Animal workers knew the pit bulls had been allowed to wander. There have been many dead cats in the area. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-05 | 81 | 1 | https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/local-man-demanding-justice-after-two-pit-bulls-allegedly-maul-his-cats-to-death/article_ccb0c43f-42d6-5d4d-89e5-53fef78ca4b6.html | |||
| 6 | 04/30/2020 | Dog on walk seriously mauled by pit bull; pit owner does a pit and run | Fergus Falls | Minnesota | United States | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States | 462.835.212,00 | -960.777.887,00 | The pit bull left the complainant’s dog bleeding from the nose and eyes. A female drove away with the pit bull | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/crime/pitbull-mauls-caller-s-dog/article_a3507778-8be5-11ea-b897-2fbba61f84a8.html | |||
| 6 | 04/28/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 1-year-old boy brutaly mauled in his own yard by neighbor's pit bull | Detroit | Michigan | United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | 42.331.427,00 | -830.457.538,00 | The dog broke out of its chain and entered the yard to bite the child around the neck in unprovoked attack | In victim's own yard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/04/28/1-year-old-in-serious-condition-man-injured-after-detroit-dog-attack | ||
| 6 | 04/28/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Pit bull mauls both baby and mother, leaving both in critical condition | Minneapolis | Minnesota | United States | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | 44.977.753,00 | -932.650.108,00 | The child’s mother suffered serious injuries to her hands when she tried to free her baby from the dog’s jaw | In home | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.startribune.com/baby-mauled-in-minneapolis-dog-attack-that-also-left-mother-injured/570094382 | ||
| 6 | 04/28/2020 | Female pit bull owner sicced her pit bull on 60-year-old man at a dog park, then fled scene | Las Vegas | Nevada | United States | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 361.699.412,00 | -1.151.398.296,00 | The woman unleashed and ordered her pit bull to attack. The victim suffered multiple lacerations to his arm | City park | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/las-vegas-marshals-seek-woman-who-allegedly-ordered-dog-attack-2089665/ | |||
| 6 | 04/28/2020 | Pit bulls attack two people in separate incidents resulting with one victim hospitalized | Lawton | Oklahoma | United States | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States | 346.035.669,00 | -983.959.291,00 | One of the victims, a 36-year-old male, was bitten in the leg and sent to a local hospital. | In street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.swoknews.com/news/dog-attack-leads-to-hunt-for-animals/article_e8cc4990-1639-5eba-9d8a-aad344ecf976.html | |||
| 6 | 04/27/2020 | Repeat-offender pit bulls 'Coco' and 'Puff' attack guests | New Port Richley | Florida | United States | New Port Richley, Florida, United States | 282.441.768,00 | -827.192.671,00 | The incident occurred April 27, 2020. It involved an attack inside the owner’s residence when the dogs bit two guests, one of whom had to be treated at the hospital. | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/mother-desperate-to-help-son-hospitalized-for-months-after-being-attacked-by-roommates-dogs | ||||
| 6 | 04/25/2020 | Jogger, Nature trail | Woman jogger mauled by three pit bulls | San Jose | California | United States | San Jose, California, United States | 373.382.082,00 | -1.218.863.286,00 | She suffered numerous deep bites on her legs, arm and hand | Jogging on nature trail | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/04/30/pit-bulls-attack-san-jose-woman-jogging-near-homeless-camp/ | ||
| 6 | 04/25/2020 | Pit bull launches unprovoked attack on neighbor in his own yard | Millersville | Pennsylvania | United States | Millersville, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.978.764,00 | -763.541.274,00 | The man who was bit had to be treated at Lancaster General Hospital for a severe wound on his arm and other, less-serious wounds. The pit bull was left with its owner. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/millersville-man-sent-to-hospital-after-being-attacked-by-dog-police/article_f25ef4ba-8bd2-11ea-aa93-a3ed995b68cd.html | |||
| 6 | 04/25/2020 | Dog fatally mauled and his owner injured by repeat-offender pit bul | Shawinigan | Québec | Canada | Shawinigan, Québec, Canada | 465.618.559,00 | -727.435.254,00 | Her mother had been bitten by the same pit bull the day before while talking with a neighbor | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.ledroit.com/actualites/le-fil-groupe-capitales-medias/un-pitbull-attaque-mortellement-un-chien-et-blesse-une-jeune-femme-6324808b870b82cf7c3df686e8916dcd | |||
| 6 | 04/24/2020 | 60-year-old woman fatally mauled in a suspected pit bull attack while trying to save her small dog. | Welsh | Louisiana | United States | Welsh, Louisiana, United States | 302.360.403,00 | -928.226.453,00 | The pit bull left her with injuries too extensive for recovery | Rural area | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/05/dog-bite-fatality-roxie-parker-jefferson-davis-parish.html | ||
| 6 | 04/24/2020 | Officer shot loose pit bull that had charged a 10-year-old girl, another child, and himself | Greenfield | Ohio | United States | Greenfield, Ohio, United States | 393.520.084,00 | -833.826.928,00 | The girl climbed on top a car to try to escape. Later, the pit bull tried to attack a young family | In street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://highlandcountypress.com/MobileContent/In-The-News/In-The-News/Article/Dog-shot-after-charging-child-officer/2/20/56973 | |||
| 6 | 04/23/2020 | Woman and her small dog brutally attacked by loose pit bull mix | Chicago | Illinois | United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 418.781.136,00 | -876.297.982,00 | A brutal dog attack in Lincoln Park sent a woman to the emergency room and her dog into emergency surgery. | City park | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/27/woman-worried-about-covid-19-exposure-as-she-has-to-go-for-rabies-shots-after-she-and-her-dog-are-attacked-by-pit-bull/ | |||
| 6 | 04/20/2020 | Police are looking for the owners of a pit bull that attacked a small dog | Bridgewater | Massachusetts | United States | Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States | 419.903.519,00 | -709.750.541,00 | The owners were walking several pit bulls. The pit bull owners did a pit and run | In street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://whdh.com/news/bridgewater-police-looking-to-id-owners-of-pit-bull-accused-of-attacking-smaller-dog/ | |||
| 6 | 04/20/2020 | Loose pit bull attacked man causing neck injuries | Grand Forks | North Dakota | United States | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | 479.252.568,00 | -970.328.547,00 | Man walking attacked out-of-blue in unprovoked attack by pit bull | In street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Grand-Forks-police-looking-for-dog-who-bit-man-569797881.html | |||
| 6 | 04/19/2020 | Animal Control looking for a pit bull mix involved in an unprovoked attack | Winona | Minnesota | United States | Winona, Minnesota, United States | 440.553.908,00 | -916.663.523,00 | The bite was unprovoked, according to Animal Control, and the dog was unrestrained. | Mankato Avenue | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/winona-animal-control-asking-for-assistance-in-finding-biting-pitbull-mix/article_87de87ea-889a-573a-8b4d-f8690df207b4.html | |||
| 6 | 04/18/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 6-year-old boy Camdon Bozell brutally mauled by grandmother's pit bull | Plainwell | Michigan | United States | Plainwell, Michigan, United States | 424.400.357,00 | -856.489.035,00 | The attack was unprovoked, and the pit bull had no history of aggression. The family says it still loves pit bulls. | In home | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/6-year-old-boy-attacked-by-dog-has-horrific-injuries | ||
| 6 | 04/17/2020 | Police attacked | Officers fatally shot a pit bull after it seriously bit an officer, a female and possibly a child during domestic disturbance call. | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | The two suspects were taken to Bergan Mercy Hospital and found to have been bitten by the pit bull several times. The police officer was also bitten by the pit bull. | In home | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-officer-attacked-by-dog-seriously-injured/32199290 | ||
| 6 | 04/16/2020 | Pit bull fostered by Henry Golding of "Crazy Rich Asians" mauled small dog | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | His pit bull picked up a smaller pooch by the neck, causing a large cut that required hours-long surgery at an animal hospital. | City park | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://pagesix.com/2020/04/23/henry-goldings-foster-pit-bull-mauls-another-dog-at-the-park/ | |||
| 6 | 04/16/2020 | Senior attacked | Pit bull attacks senior citizen walking his dog, plus good samaritan | Buffalo | New York | United States | Buffalo, New York, United States | 428.864.468,00 | -788.783.689,00 | The good samaritan has been charged with animal cruelty for shooting the attacking pit bull. | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-accused-of-killing-neighbors-dog-in-south-buffalo-acted-in-self-defense-attorney-says/article_cfc3b9ac-12cf-11eb-9cee-0f71c32251bf.html | ||
| 6 | 04/15/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 2-year-old girl attacked by the family pit bull | Glenpool | Oklahoma | United States | Glenpool, Oklahoma, United States | 359.553.737,00 | -960.088.843,00 | Glenpool police said the child was bitten by family pet pit bull in their own back yard. The child was taken to a hospital with nearly 200 puncture wounds | In victim's own backyard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.newson6.com/clip/15049371/glenpool-child-in-intensive-care-after-dog-attack | ||
| 6 | 04/15/2020 | Child attacked, Neighbor's pit bulls | 14-year-old boy recovering after being attacked by a neighbor's unvaccinated, repeat-offender pit bull | Ridgeway | Virginia | United States | Ridgeway, Virginia, United States | 365.768.046,00 | -798.583.721,00 | The father said that he saw chunks of fat and meat falling out of his son's leg | In victim's own driveway | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/a-father-in-ridgeway-tries-to-pull-his-son-to-safety-the-dog-was-literally/article_443c9021-fd45-5c5d-abac-5cdf4bb2ac89.html | ||
| 6 | 04/12/2020 | Police looking for pit bull owner who watched while her pit bulls fatally mauled a cat | Merced | California | United States | Merced, California, United States | 373.021.632,00 | -1.204.829.677,00 | The two dogs were off their leashes while the woman stood there during the attack, just watching. | In the street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article242019651.html | |||
| 6 | 04/12/2020 | Police attacked | Officer fatally shot a pit bull type dog that charged him | Richardson Park | Delaware | United States | Richardson Park, Delaware, United States | 397.320.574,00 | -755.857.582,00 | According to county police, the officer was on his way inside the fire station when he saw the dog, which he said resembled a pit-bull terrier, running towards him. Police said the county officer attempted to retreat inside his vehicle but the dog charged him. County police said their preliminary investigation revealed the dog had gotten out in the past and had attacked at least one other person | At a fire station | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.wdel.com/news/county-police-officer-shoots-charging-dog-in-richardson-park/article_65bce4b6-7d2e-11ea-8ee7-035a0b1612b2.html | ||
| 6 | 04/12/2020 | Small dog attacked by a pit bull mix | Miami | Florida | United States | Miami, Florida, United States | 257.616.798,00 | -801.917.902,00 | A Miami's man's beloved pet was nearly killed by a neighborhood pit bull, and he says police refused to get involved. Pit owner did a pit and run. | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/04/15/miami-dog-owner-concerned-claiming-pit-bull-mix-attacked-his-pup | |||
| 6 | 04/12/2020 | Family pit bulls, Wheelchair | 60-year-old wheelchair-bound woman mauled to death in her own home by family rescue pit bull | Fort Worth | Texas | United States | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | 327.554.883,00 | -973.307.658,00 | According to officials, the investigation found that a man who lived in the home with the victim had found the dog a week before the attack | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/04/14/fort-worth-woman-dies-attacked-by-dog-inside-home/ | |
| 6 | 04/11/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Woman severely mauled by neighbor's 2 pit bulls in her own backyard | Goleta | California | United States | Goleta, California, United States | 344.358.294,00 | -1.198.276.389,00 | Victim had a deep chunk missing from above her left elbow, and a sergeant had described her lip as ripped up to her nose. Blood and tissue were on the pavers in the yard. The pit bull owner used to dress the pit bulls up in costumes to show how peaceable they were. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.independent.com/2020/04/16/goleta-woman-survives-attack-by-two-dogs/ | ||
| 6 | 04/11/2020 | Nature trail | Two loose pit bulls fatally maul senior rescue dog in unprovoked attack | Albuquerque | New Mexico | United States | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | 350.843.859,00 | -106.650.422,00 | The pit bull owners did a pit and run after the attack. | While walking on nature trail | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/albuquerque-couple-search-for-pit-bull-owners-who-mauled-their-dog-to-death/5699858/ | ||
| 6 | 04/10/2020 | Property invasion | Woman attacked by pit bull in her own yard | Weston | Wisconsin | United States | Weston, Wisconsin, United States | 448.908.021,00 | -895.476.204,00 | The pit bull arrived to attack her in her own yard outside her home | In victim's own backyard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2020/04/13/marathon-co-official-seeks-publics-help-finding-dog-bit-woman/2983268001/ | ||
| 6 | 04/09/2020 | First responders attacked | Officers fatally shot two pit bull type dogs that attacked two pedestrians and first responders | Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 412.565.369,00 | -959.345.034,00 | Police arrived to see two dogs, an American bulldog and a pit bull, running toward Omaha Fire Department medics tending to the two bite victims and their dog, which also had been bitten. | Walking on street | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.omaha.com/news/crime/two-dogs-that-attacked-pedestrians-killed-by-omaha-police-officers/article_3abd6ed3-d991-5aca-96ea-b8626bd6c18d.html | ||
| 6 | 04/08/2020 | Police attacked | Officer forced to shot a pit bull that charged him while responding to a medical emergency call | Jacksonville | Florida | United States | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | 303.321.838,00 | -81.655.651,00 | Hairston was the first to arrive on the scene just before midnight, and tried to make contact with the residents of the home to get more information about what happened at the scene, the incident report says. When he walked into the yard, a white pit bull terrier charged at him. Because the dog was charging at Hairston with the threat of causing "great bodily harm," the officer drew his service pistol and fired three shots at the dog, the incident report says. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/life/animals/jacksonville-family-grieving-after-dog-shot-and-killed-by-police/77-f1c21dbd-2309-4823-97b6-d812b13ab1cb | ||
| 6 | 04/07/2020 | Lab mix fatally mauled by three loose pit bulls | Albuquerque | New Mexico | United States | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | 350.843.859,00 | -106.650.422,00 | Brent Buell and his daughter were on a walk with their lab mixes Molly and Jordan. Just houses away from their own home, it was a routine stroll through their neighborhood until three pit bulls rushed them. A camera on a neighbor’s garage caught the entire attack, which Buell says lasted about 10 minutes. | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/local-family-loses-beloved-dog-after-three-loose-dogs-attack/ | |||
| 04/06/2020 | Unleashed and unlicensed pit bull attacked a dog | ||||||||||||||||
| 80 | Southwest Greensburg | Pennsylvania | United States | Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States | 40.2911805 | -79.5469844 | 0,00 | 0,00 | 6 | 2020-04 | 1 | https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/police-southwest-greensburg-councilman-used-racial-slur-during-dog-bite-investigation/ | |||||
| 6 | 04/06/2020 | Couple walking their lab attacked by 2 pit bulls; woman required 40 stitches | Beaumont | Québec | Canada | Beaumont, Québec, Canada | 46.829.489,00 | -710.279.589,00 | Two unrestrained pit bulls left their owners property to attack a man and a woman out for their daily walk along the street with their lab, Stella. Lab emerged with minor injuries; the woman needed 40 stitches to her calf. One of the pit bulls has been euthanized. | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.journaldequebec.com/2020/05/29/un-pitbull-euthanasie-apres-avoir-attaque-une-passante | |||
| 6 | 04/05/2020 | Police attacked | Pit bull attacked police K-9 | Merced | California | United States | Merced, California, United States | 373.021.632,00 | -1.204.829.677,00 | Young's pitbull reportedly rushed out of the room and attacked a department K-9. Officers tried to stop the attack, but were unable to, so they put the dog down. | Officer on call | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://kmph.com/news/local/officers-forced-to-put-down-pitbull-attacking-k-9-officer-in-merced | ||
| 6 | 04/04/2020 | Dog attacked by a loose pit bull while on a walk | Rochester | Minnesota | United States | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | 440.121.221,00 | -924.801.989,00 | Repeat-offender pit bull came out of nowhere to attack with no provocation | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.postbulletin.com/news/6484086-Dog-attack-reminds-owners-to-be-responsible | |||
| 6 | 04/02/2020 | Neighborhood terrorized | Multiple people have been attacked by a pit bull on Old Dobbin Road in Mobile, Alabama | Mobile | Alabama | United States | Mobile, Alabama, United States | 306.953.657,00 | -880.398.912,00 | The owner has decided to give up the pit bull because this isn’t the first time it attacked | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.wkrg.com/top-stories/mfrd-multiple-people-attacked-by-pit-bull | ||
| 6 | 04/02/2020 | Loose pit bulls chase and nearly attack a mother and children | Tulare | California | United States | Tulare, California, United States | 362.077.288,00 | -1.193.473.379,00 | The mother and her children were walking to pick up mail from the mailbox in front of their own house | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://kmph.com/news/local/dogs-chase-nearly-attack-tulare-mother-and-children | |||
| 6 | 04/02/2020 | Nature trail | Nurse Lane Pilcher walking on Beltline nature trail mauled by pit bull | Atlanta | Georgia | United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 337.489.954,00 | -843.879.824,00 | Lane Pilcher said she was mauled by a pit bull during an April 2 walk with her dog on the BeltLine. “There was just flesh hanging from my arm,” Pilcher said. | While walking on nature trail | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/local-nurse-says-she-was-mauled-while-walking-atlanta-beltline/ROJHQTHOZJFK7CSOD5FBW4WHQE/ | ||
| 6 | 04/02/2020 | Pit bull attacked woman and her dog; pit owner does a pit and run | Wenatchee | Washington | United States | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | 474.234.599,00 | -1.203.103.494,00 | The woman was walking her two dogs about 11:45 a.m. Thursday near the corner of Brown Street and Central Avenue when a pitbull-type dog attacked her and one of her dogs. An unidentified man took the dog and left in an SUV driven by another man. | On walk with dog | 2020-04 | 80 | 1 | https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/woman-attacked-by-dog-officials-seek-information/article_a090f8b2-78ff-11ea-9d6d-437712564e8e.html | |||
| 6 | 03/31/2020 | 2 repeat offender pit bulls kill small dog in unprovoked attack | Wareham | Massachusetts | United States | Wareham, Massachusetts, United States | 417.614.511,00 | -707.197.342,00 | A Chihuahua a leash at Swift’s Beach was attacked by 2 loose American Staffordshire Terriers and so severely injured that it had to be put down. The pit bull owner had previously been charged with possesion of 14 small bags of heroin that police caught her with while she was speeding with a suspended license. | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://wareham.theweektoday.com/article/two-pitbulls-ordered-be-euthanized-after-killing-smaller-dog/48960 | |||
| 6 | 03/30/2020 | 9-year-old hockey player scalped by pit bull | Chesterfield | Missouri | United States | Chesterfield, Missouri, United States | 386.631.083,00 | -905.770.675,00 | He is going to require extensive skin graphs to his scalp | Unknown location | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/young-hockey-player-suffers-gruesome-injury-in-horrific-attack | |||
| 6 | 03/28/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bull attacked dog being walked | Rocky River | Ohio | United States | Rocky River, Ohio, United States | 414.768.217,00 | -818.497.567,00 | On March 28 a resident reported that while walking her dog, a neighbor's Pit Bull attacked her dog causing neck and throat injuries. She took her dog to the animal hospital where the dog required surgery. | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pit-bull-attacks-neighbor-e2-80-99s-dog-rocky-river-police-blotter/ar-BB124ItW | ||
| 6 | 03/26/2020 | Senior attacked | 69-year-old man died from injuries from a March 19, 2020 pit bull attack | Horatio | Arkansas | United States | Horatio, Arkansas, United States | 339.384.482,00 | -943.571.494,00 | Victim had severe injuries to both arms, with much tissue missing, and severe lacerations to face | Seiver County near the Little River Country Club | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://blog.dogsbite.org/2020/04/violent-pit-bull-mauling-in-southwest-arkansas.html | |
| 6 | 03/26/2020 | Pit bull kills Maltese on walk | Lowell | Massachusetts | United States | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States | 426.334.247,00 | -713.161.718,00 | The pi bull pushed open a gate to its yard and grabbed the smaller-sized Maltese by its neck, Hodgdon said. The dog then ran off with the Maltese in its mouth. | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/03/30/lowell-dog-attacks-kills-smaller-dog-during-walk/ | |||
| 6 | 03/26/2020 | Man and his dog attacked by pit bull; pit owners do a pit and run | Kingston | Ontario | Canada | Kingston, Ontario, Canada | 442.311.717,00 | -764.859.544,00 | The two female pit bull owners rushed the pit bull away and would not give any identifying information about themselves | City Park (near Friendship Park) | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://globalnews.ca/news/6741565/kingston-police-owners-dog-attack | |||
| 6 | 03/26/2020 | Loose pit bull fatally mauls dog being walked | Exeter | Rhode Island | United States | Exeter, Rhode Island, United States | 415.750.676,00 | -715.351.476,00 | My son’s precious family dog, Suebee, was killed by a pit bull in front of my daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren while taking a walk on their street in Exeter. My daughter-in-law tried to wedge a board she found on the side of their road to release the pit bull’s grip on their dog’s neck but she could not. | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20200328/letters-treasurer-seemed-blase-control-vicious-pit-bulls | |||
| 6 | 03/23/2020 | McCormick County homeowner attacked by pit bull | McCormick County | South Carolina | United States | McCormick County, South Carolina, United States | 339.134.577,00 | -822.934.585,00 | “A homeowner was mauled by a pitbull,” Sheriff Clarke Stearns said. | Undisclosed location | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | http://www.indexjournal.com/news/crime/sheriff-dogs-attack-mccormick-county-homeowner/article_a502f38e-1c28-517e-bbef-5941b2512c8c.html | |||
| 6 | 03/21/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Pit bull attacks neighbor, her dog | East Hopewell | Pennsylvania | United States | East Hopewell, Pennsylvania, United States | 397.969.261,00 | -765.372.625,00 | The pit bull was one of five abandoned by their owner | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/crime/2020/04/09/police-dog-bite-leads-trooper-five-abandoned-and-starving-dogs/5125964002/ | ||
| 6 | 03/20/2020 | Loose pit bull mauled 14-year-old small dog owned by newspaper Executive Editor | Providence | Rhode Island | United States | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | 418.239.891,00 | -714.128.343,00 | Pit bull appeared out of nowhere to attack senior dog on a walk | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200322/alan-rosenberg-when-pit-bull-attacked-my-terrier-our-neighbors-stepped-in-to-help | |||
| 6 | 03/18/2020 | Pit bull and German Shepherd attack man in early morning hours | Corpus Christi | Texas | United States | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | 278.005.828,00 | -97.396.381,00 | A dog attack put a Westside man in the hospital with some pretty severe injuries | In the street | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/westside-man-hospitalized-after-early-morning-dog-attack | |||
| 6 | 03/15/2020 | Babysitter, Child attacked | 15-month-old boy mauled by babysitter's pit bull | Niagara Falls | New York | United States | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | 430.962.143,00 | -790.377.388,00 | The boy was being watched by a woman inside her Pierce Avenue home around noon Friday when the year-old pit bull mix grabbed the child by the head and started "swinging (him) like a rag doll." Authorities have ordered the pit bull confined to the home. | In babysitter's home | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://buffalonews.com/2020/03/21/year-old-child-seriously-injured-in-niagara-falls-dog-attack | ||
| 6 | 03/13/2020 | Pit bull killed beagle named Nico | East Elmhurst | New York | United States | East Elmhurst, New York, United States | 407.737.505,00 | -738.713.099,00 | Number of people, including police, could not thwart pit bull’s attack. The police said they could not do anything because it was a dog-on-dog attack | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/beloved-pet-slain-by-an-unleashed-animal/article_3989e625-1f3c-5782-80f0-360b0bfcf1f8.html | |||
| 6 | 03/10/2020 | Horses, Property invasion | Rampaging pit bulls terrorize neighborhood, kill horse and eat it | Alexander City | Alabama | United States | Alexander City, Alabama, United States | 32.944.012,00 | -859.538.532,00 | “I shot dead a dog in my fence as it was eating on the face of my horse after they killed it, | In fenced pasture | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/residents-say-vicious-dogs-an-issue-at-wind-creek-farms/article_e8d52fa4-62e7-11ea-b81f-3be2f3d785a8.html | ||
| 6 | 03/10/2020 | Property invasion | Loose pit bull fatally mauled a small dog in its own backyard and threatened its owners | Nelson | British Columbia | Canada | Nelson, British Columbia, Canada | 494.928.119,00 | -1.172.948.343,00 | The owner of the dead dog was preparing for cancer surgery and is now totally traumatized, afraid to even go into her own yard. Pit bull owner only received small fine. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/rural-dog-kills-city-dog-in-nelson-cross-boundary-incident/ | ||
| 6 | 03/10/2020 | Child attacked, Children playing | Illegal pit bull mauls 12-year-old boy | Upper Marlboro | Maryland | United States | Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States | 388.159.473,00 | -767.496.909,00 | The illegal pit bull attacked the boy on a sidewalk. Pit bulls are banned in the area. | While playing in the street | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dog-shot-after-attacking-12-year-old-boy-in-upper-marlboro-police-say | ||
| 6 | 03/10/2020 | Neighborhood terrorized | Repeat-offender pit bull type dog attacked man and is terrorizing the neighborhood | Turtle Creek | Pennsylvania | United States | Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States | 404.059.022,00 | -798.250.479,00 | Many neighbors have been attacked by the pit bull. The pit owner denies it all. | Neighborhood streets | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/local-man-attacked-by-dog-neighbors-say-this-isnt-first-time/ZDLAPEA6WBFHPNP5TC4NLXFU4I | ||
| 6 | 03/09/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | 2-year-old girl, Demi Witherspoon, mauled to death by family's 1-year-old pit bull | Portsmouth | Virginia | United States | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States | 368.354.258,00 | -762.982.742,00 | The child's face was bitten completely off. The interior of the house had blood everywhere. | In home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/portsmouth/child-dies-at-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-portsmouth/291-7ec1db98-b7f7-4dfa-892a-4716368bc74b | |
| 6 | 03/08/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family pit bull mauled boy, 11 | Hartley | Iowa | United States | Hartley, Iowa, United States | 431.802.719,00 | -954.770.511,00 | Animal workers plan to release the pit bull back to the owner | In home | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/man-arrested-after-pit-bull-attacks-boy/article_da2ce80e-631c-11ea-af09-b326dd5931b9.html | ||
| 6 | 03/07/2020 | Pit bull mauled German shepherd and owner | Brooklyn Park | Minnesota | United States | Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States | 450.941.315,00 | -933.563.405,00 | The woman needed 10 staples in her head and her dog's ear had to be reattached | On walk with dog | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.startribune.com/charges-brooklyn-park-residents-dog-brutally-attacked-woman-dog/570283962 | |||
| 6 | 03/06/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Dog attacked by five pit bulls that had chewed through the fence. | Bentonville | Arkansas | United States | Bentonville, Arkansas, United States | 363.728.538,00 | -942.088.172,00 | Neighbor’s pit bulls were able to get in the backyard because they chewed through the board of the fence. | In victim's own backyard | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/bentonville-dog-attacked-in-own-backyard/527-7b96fbb3-e242-4331-a257-7f6922df716c | ||
| 6 | 03/06/2020 | Livestock, Neighbor's pit bulls | Two pit bulls attack flock of sheep | Collier County | Florida | United States | Collier County, Florida, United States | 26.069.985,00 | -814.278.984,00 | A pair of pitbulls brutally attacked a woman's flock of sheep, killing one and badly injuring another. The pit bull owner denies responsbility | In pasture | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.nbc-2.com/story/41883908/two-pitbulls-kill-one-sheep-hurt-another-in-brutal-attack | ||
| 6 | 03/06/2020 | Police attacked | Officers fatally shot a charging pit bull during a domestic battery call | Galesburg | Illinois | United States | Galesburg, Illinois, United States | 409.478.158,00 | -903.712.395,00 | When officers approached the front of the residence, a gray-and-white pit bull ran from the side yard toward them. Officers backed away, but the dog continued to charge at them aggressively. | Deputy on call | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200307/as-domestic-battery-suspect-flees-galesburg-police-kill-charging-pit-bull | ||
| 6 | 03/06/2020 | Child attacked, Family pit bulls | Family member's pit bull attacked toddler causing facial injuries | Long Island | New York | United States | Long Island, New York, United States | 40.789.142,00 | -73.134.961,00 | The child suffered multiple fractures to the bones in her face and torn tendons in her eye | Unknown location | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/child-injured-in-pit-bull-attack-toddler-dog-long-island/6314063 | ||
| 6 | 03/06/2020 | Police attacked | Deputy shot a neighbor's loose pit bull mix on the Deputy's property | Whitewood | South Dakota | United States | Whitewood, South Dakota, United States | 444.610.952,00 | -1.036.385.276,00 | Upon the deputy’s arrival to his residence and exiting his vehicle, the neighbor’s dog, described as a large pit-bull mix, left its property and rapidly approached the deputy while barking | Outside Deputy's residence | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/lawrence-co-sheriff-deputy-shoots-aggressive-behaving-dog/article_1e735530-609c-11ea-933a-af13b44c1408.html | ||
| 6 | 03/02/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls, Property invasion | Neighbor's pit bulls terrorize woman, smashing her glass door trying to get at her | Blanchard | Oklahoma | United States | Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States | 351.378.441,00 | -976.580.935,00 | The woman contacted the Grady County Sheriff’s Office and they told her there is no animal control out in the county, so there is nothing they can do. | Woman's home | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://kfor.com/news/local/homeowner-fed-up-after-neighbors-dogs-allegedly-lunged-at-her-through-glass-door/ | ||
| 6 | 03/02/2020 | Man wanted after sicing his pit bull on man pumping gas | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.525.839,00 | -751.652.215,00 | "The dog grabbed my back leg. I thought the dog was gonna kill me" | Gas station | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://6abc.com/5985479/ | |||
| 6 | 03/02/2020 | Senior attacked | Pit bull mauls 81-year-old woman walking her dog | League City | Texas | United States | League City, Texas, United States | 295.074.538,00 | -950.949.303,00 | The pit bulls reportedly attacked the victim's dog and then one of the pit bulls turned on the woman after she fell down | City park | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/League-City-dog-attack-elderly-woman-injured-15104278.php | ||
| 6 | 03/01/2020 | School | Vicious on-campus pit bull attack sends two college students to hospital | Buffalo | New York | United States | Buffalo, New York, United States | 428.864.468,00 | -788.783.689,00 | Reporters said the students suffered gruesome injuries from the pit bull | University campus | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/vicious-on-campus-pit-bull-attack-sends-two-college-students-to-hospital | ||
| 6 | 03/01/2020 | Property invasion | Pit bull attacked woman and dog in their own yard | Vermilion | Ohio | United States | Vermilion, Ohio, United States | 414.219.889,00 | -823.646.068,00 | A woman, Rene Smith, was taken to the hospital by ambulance with several bite wounds and a fractured arm. | In victim's own yard | 2020-03 | 79 | 1 | https://chroniclet.com/news/204919/dog-shot-to-death-after-woman-attacked/ | ||
| 6 | 02/29/2020 | Hotel / Motel / Restaurant, Owner attacked | 4 pit bull mixes severely maul 3 people including owner | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Canada | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | 49.895.136,00 | -971.383.744,00 | The pit bulls viciously attacked and “terrorized” numerous people in the motel parking lot before leaving the area. The owner of the four dogs was the most severely injured | Motel parking lot | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://globalnews.ca/news/6613392/pitbull-mastiff-dogs-attack-winnipeg | ||
| 6 | 02/28/2020 | Pit bull jumped from car window out of nowhere to fatally maul small dog | Scotttsdale | Arizona | United States | Scotttsdale, Arizona, United States | 334.941.704,00 | -1.119.260.519,00 | The woman said the pit bull jumped out of a car window and attacked out of nowhere. The owner stopped the attack but drove away afterward, she said. | Walking in neighborhood | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/scottsdale-woman-says-her-dog-was-attacked-and-killed-by-a-pit-bull/75-4f42f6bd-74b0-4024-9f48-904063d59bb7 | |||
| 6 | 02/28/2020 | Postal workers | Pit bull causes mail delivery to street to be suspended | Lyndon | Kentucky | United States | Lyndon, Kentucky, United States | 382.567.376,00 | -856.016.275,00 | The pit bull owner felt an "electric fence" was sufficient protection. After two attacks the US Postal Service disagreed | On street | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/investigations/readers-watchdog/2020/02/28/mail-delivery-resume-lyndon-after-postal-service-dog-dispute/4906390002/ | ||
| 6 | 02/27/2020 | Owner attacked, Senior attacked | Geraldine Hamlin, 64, mauled to death by her own two pet pit bulls | Shreveport | Louisiana | United States | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | 325.251.516,00 | -937.501.789,00 | The victim was found with the pit bulls standing over the woman's body | In family home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.ksla.com/video/2020/02/29/woman-killed-dog-attack/ | |
| 6 | 02/27/2020 | Child attacked | Pit bull bites 7-year-old girl’s face in unprovoked attack | Manhattan | New York | United States | Manhattan, New York, United States | 407.830.603,00 | -739.712.488,00 | "The pit bull grabs her by the face and pulls her away. The woman doesn’t have control of the dog. The little girl is flopping around. I mean, it was awful,” a witness said. The child will likely need extensive cosmetic surgery. | Near the intersection of Broadway and W. 79th Street | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/02/27/girl-mauled-by-dog | ||
| 6 | 02/24/2020 | Actor, Owner attacked | Beverly Hills Cop actress gives up pit bull that mauled her for adoption into new home | West Hollywood | California | United States | West Hollywood, California, United States | 340.900.091,00 | -1.183.617.443,00 | The pit bull "nearly ripped her arm" off. Several rescue shelters have volunteered to take the pit bull, saying they can train the aggression out of the pit bull and put it back out into the community in a new home. | At home | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/24/beverly-hills-cop-actress-pit-bull-new-home-dog-bite-maul/ | ||
| 6 | 02/24/2020 | Two pit bulls caused extensive damage to an SUV trying to reach a cat inside the vehicle | Lincoln County, Omaha | Nebraska | United States | Lincoln County, Omaha, Nebraska, United States | 409.338.037,00 | -1.008.000.051,00 | The car's owner says "she did attempt to file a police report. She was told without knowing who the dogs belong to or where they are now, there’s little that can be done." | Car parked outside home | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://kfor.com/news/local/dogs-attack-lincoln-county-womans-vehicle/ | |||
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Neighborhood terrorized | Neighborhood on alert after pit bull mauls Goldendoodle | Elk Grove | California | United States | Elk Grove, California, United States | 384.087.993,00 | -1.213.716.178,00 | The pit bull came out of nowhere and attacked. She said they had to hit the pit bull on the head with a baseball bat so it would let go of her dog. | On street, 9400 block of Soaring Oaks Dr. | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/elk-grove-dog-mauling/103-a0d56480-f45d-420f-8c83-b024a1d4bb09 | ||
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Property invasion, Senior attacked | 76-year-old Lee Beecham died from pit bull mauling in his own yard | Crawford County | Georgia | United States | Crawford County, Georgia, United States | 327.090.798,00 | -839.744.262,00 | A neighbor says the victim had shot at the pit bulls the previous week to try to ward them off. | In victim's own yard. 1900-block of Marshall Mill Road | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/crawford-county-man-found-dead-in-yard-with-bite-marks/93-6ee4c2c7-af03-452c-9d03-4412160d6247 | |
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Two pit bulls attack a 55-year-old woman causing significant injuries | Hutchinson | Kansas | United States | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | 380.608.445,00 | -979.297.743,00 | A Hutchinson woman who was attacked by two pit bulls is recovering in the hospital. She received significant injuries to her legs. An animal worker says the pit bulls' behavior can be attributed to "owner neglect." | While walking on street | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | http://www.kake.com/story/41809138/hutchinson-police-help-woman-being-attacked-by-a-dog | |||
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Animal workers, Police attacked | Pit bull attacked its own dog walker, officers | Harlem | New York | United States | Harlem, New York, United States | 408.115.504,00 | -739.464.769,00 | A dog walker was viciously mauled while walking the pit bull she was assigned to early Sunday morning. | On a street in Manhattan | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://abc7ny.com/5961764/ | ||
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Politicians | Candidate suffers pit bull attack while canvassing in rural area | Athens | Ohio | United States | Athens, Ohio, United States | 393.292.396,00 | -821.012.554,00 | Candidate canvassing neighborhood attacked by pit bull type dogs that had run through a doggie door | While canvassing | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.athensnews.com/news/local/candidate-suffers-dog-bites-while-canvassing-in-rural-area-says/article_93bf391c-58cc-11ea-a52b-e3c30ab50e8d.html | ||
| 6 | 02/23/2020 | Child attacked | Child suffers pit bull mix mauling while playing at home of grandparents’ neighbor | Tellico Plains | Tennessee | United States | Tellico Plains, Tennessee, United States | 35.362.855,00 | -84.294.087,00 | The pit bull mix "came out of nowhere" and grabbed the child by the arm. The pit owners say "the dog had not shown any type of aggression toward them or their small children." | At grandparents' neighbor's place | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.wate.com/news/child-suffers-dog-bite-while-playing-at-home-of-grandparents-neighbor/ | ||
| 6 | 02/22/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bull kills dachshund, ripping it in half, and attacks man | Phoenix | Arizona | United States | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | 334.483.771,00 | -1.120.740.373,00 | Neighbors living in a central Phoenix community say a pit bull is terrorizing their pet | In own yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.azfamily.com/news/neighbors-say-dog-is-terrorizing-central-phoenix-community/article_60b99308-582e-11ea-aac1-13be946dff74.html | ||
| 6 | 02/22/2020 | Property invasion | Neighbor's 2 pit bulls kill 2 dogs in their own yard by breaking through fence | Victoriaville | California | United States | Victoriaville, California, United States | 345.362.184,00 | -1.172.927.641,00 | The pit bulls broke through a fence to attack the dogs in their own yard. The pit bulls have been left with their owner next door; the city will hold a hearing to see if the pit bulls are dangerous. | In own yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20200225/deadly-pit-bull-attack-leaves-victorville-family-angry-devastated | ||
| 6 | 02/22/2020 | Child attacked, Playground | Police looking for owner of pit bull type dog that attacked an 11-year-old girl | Overland Park | Kansas | United States | Overland Park, Kansas, United States | 389.822.282,00 | -946.707.917,00 | Police say the 11-year-old girl was playing at Comanche Elementary School at 8200 Grant when a brown, black, and white medium-sized Pit bull type dog bit her | While playing outside Comanche Elementary School | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/police-pit-bull-type-dog-bites--year-old-in/article_90604fd4-55db-11ea-ac3f-bf4e550d290a.html | ||
| 6 | 02/22/2020 | Neighborhood terrorized | Loose pit bull fatally mauled a pomeranian; neighborhood in fear of pit bull | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 399.525.839,00 | -751.652.215,00 | The pit bulls have already killed 3 other neighborhood dogs and one cat. “People are petrified,” she said. “They’re afraid to go out of their house in the back.” | In shared driveway | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://northeasttimes.com/2020/03/04/castor-gardens-block-gripped-by-fear-over-killer-pit-bulls | ||
| 6 | 02/22/2020 | Senior attacked | 92-year-old woman mauled by pit bull in nursing home | Tomball | Texas | United States | Tomball, Texas, United States | 300.971.621,00 | -956.160.549,00 | The facility adopted the stray pit bull and allowed it to roam the halls and rooms unrestrained. It has previously bit another resident. | In nursing home | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://abc13.com/5981922/ | ||
| 6 | 02/21/2020 | Owner attacked | Two pit bulls attacked owner causing life-threatening injuries | Saskatoon | Saskatchewan | Canada | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | 521.332.144,00 | -1.066.700.458,00 | Neighbours on Saturday said they heard commotion and then gunshots when the incident took place. There was a significant amount of blood on the stairs and front entryway of the neighbouring house and large pools of blood in the snow. A friend of Chris Bayet’s confirmed that Bayet was the owner of the two pit bulls. | Outside of dog owner's home | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/man-suffering-life-threatening-injuries-after-dog-attack-in-riverdale-neighbourhood | ||
| 6 | 02/20/2020 | Nature trail | Loose pit bull attacked fatally mauled small dog being walked | Seaside | California | United States | Seaside, California, United States | 366.149.217,00 | -121.822.098,00 | "The pit bull basically ripped him to pieces. His left front leg was practically ripped off and hanging by a thread." | While walking on nature trail | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/monterey-county/2020/02/24/woman-speaks-out-after-dog-attack-in-seaside | ||
| 6 | 02/17/2020 | Property invasion, Senior attacked | Two loose pit bulls fatally mauled a small dog and injured its 76-year-old owner | Milford | Delaware | United States | Milford, Delaware, United States | 389.126.129,00 | -754.279.748,00 | The two pit bulls jumped the fence into the backyard to get at the victims | In victim dog's yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.wgmd.com/milford-man-injured-dog-killed-in-brutal-pit-bull-attack/ | ||
| 6 | 02/17/2020 | Real estate | Realtor attacked by a pit bull type dog while showing a duplex | Barrie | Ontario | Canada | Barrie, Ontario, Canada | 443.893.556,00 | -796.903.316,00 | The video states that tenant identified the attacking dog as a pit bull. However, the owner claimed to city officials that the dog is a Cane Corso. "The alleged attack left a horrifying scene... it looked like a murder scene,” she said. | Realtor showing a duplex on on Innisfil Street | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/it-looked-like-a-murder-scene-barrie-realtor-attacked-by-dog-at-house-showing-1.4817479 | ||
| 6 | 02/15/2020 | Pit bull-type dog killed small dog | Highlands Ranch | Colorado | United States | Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States | 395.480.789,00 | -1.049.739.333,00 | The larger dog, authorities confirmed, was a bulldog/boxer mix, who got Zeke in its mouth. Zeke died on the way to the emergency vet. | On walk with owner | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/highlands-ranch-dog-attack-blamed-on-retractable-leash-that-broke | |||
| 6 | 02/15/2020 | Officials looking for owner of a pit bull mix that attacked a person | Taneytown | Maryland | United States | Taneytown, Maryland, United States | 396.578.773,00 | -771.744.279,00 | Health officials said the person was bitten around 6 p.m. across from the American Legion at 9 Broad St. in Taneytown. The dog was described as a medium-sized brindle pit bull mix with short, straight fur and a short, straight tail. | Broad Street | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/carroll-county-health-officials-searching-for-dog-that-bit-person-taneytown/31025834 | |||
| 6 | 02/14/2020 | Actor, Owner attacked | Actress hospitalized after being mauled by her pit bull | West Hollywood | California | United States | West Hollywood, California, United States | 340.900.091,00 | -1.183.617.443,00 | She was rushed to the hospital to treat gruesome injuries, including crushed bones in her hand, torn ligaments and other deep cuts throughout her arm. She and her husband say they will keep the pit bulls because they are huge pit bull advocates | At home | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/18/beverly-hills-cop-actress-heather-elizabeth-parkhurst-pit-bull-dog-bite-injuries/ | ||
| 6 | 02/13/2020 | Two Good Samaritans helped a man being attacked by two pit bulls and a small dog | Vernon | New York | United States | Vernon, New York, United States | 430.795.135,00 | -755.393.442,00 | "Two gentlemen stopped and assisted in fending off two pit bulls and a small dog that were attacking my brother... Without [their] help my brother would have been injured more severely than he was. This attack happened on Feb. 13 on Route 31 in Vernon." | Route 31 | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://romesentinel.com/stories/thanks-expressed-for-help-during-dog-attack,92961 | |||
| 6 | 02/12/2020 | Apartment building | Jacinthe Saumure severely bitten in leg in unprovoked attack by friend's neighbor's unlicenced pit bull type dog. | Gatineau | Québec | Canada | Gatineau, Québec, Canada | 454.765.446,00 | -757.012.723,00 | Jacinthe Saumure was at a friend's house when a neighbor's dog attacked her behind the knee. | Outside an apartment building while visiting a friend | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/02/21/en-visite-chez-une-amie-elle-se-fait-attaquer-par-le-pitbull-dune-voisine | ||
| 6 | 02/11/2020 | Apartment building | Pit bull attacked man inside his apartment building | Los Angeles | California | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | 340.522.342,00 | -1.182.436.849,00 | The pit bull belonged to another tenant in the building | Outside elevator inside Valley Village apartment complex | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/02/12/pitbull-attack-valley-village/ | ||
| 6 | 02/10/2020 | Family pit bulls | Sterling Vermeer, 5-year-old boy, killed by 12-year-old pit bull family raised from pup | Oro Grande | California | United States | Oro Grande, California, United States | 34.598.816,00 | -1.173.342.743,00 | A family member said the pit bull had never hurt anyone before, and that she had just been playing with it earlier in the day. “It was totally the dog’s fault,” the cousin said. “Don’t trust pit bulls. They can change at any moment. He [Thor] was a loving dog. He was not a vicious dog. How he snapped, we don’t understand.” | In family home | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/02/10/5-year-old-sustains-serious-injuries-after-dog-attack-near-victorville/ | |
| 6 | 02/10/2020 | Family pit bulls | Devin White, 25, dies after family pit bull attacks 4 people | Plainfield | Illinois | United States | Plainfield, Illinois, United States | 41.632.223,00 | -882.120.315,00 | Police said their investigation shows the attack was unprovoked | Inside a home on Judith Drive | 2020-death | 89 | Yes | 1 | https://abc7chicago.com/man-dies-after-plainfield-dog-attack/5920816/ | |
| 6 | 02/10/2020 | Family pit bulls | 10-year-old boy attacked by family's newly-acquired pit bull | Neshoba County | Mississippi | United States | Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States | 328.057.157,00 | -891.705.998,00 | The uncle had to shoot the pit bull 3 times to get it to stop the attack | Family's yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.wtok.com/content/news/567852611.html | ||
| 6 | 02/10/2020 | Police attacked | Pit bull fatally shot after charging two officers during a traffic stop. | Ringwood | New Jersey | United States | Ringwood, New Jersey, United States | 411.134.289,00 | -742.454.254,00 | Despite orders from police to keep the dog contained, the driver let the pit bull out of the cab and it charged toward police | Greenwood Lake Turnpike | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/passaic-county/2020/02/cops-shoot-kill-pit-bull-after-truck-driver-lets-dog-loose-during-traffic-stop-police-say.html | ||
| 6 | 02/10/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Schnauzer attacked by pit bull in its own yard, killed | Pocola | Oklahoma | United States | Pocola, Oklahoma, United States | 352.312.065,00 | -944.779.956,00 | The vet reportedly said it didn't look like an animal attack, but the police said a neighbor witnessed a pit bull attacking the dog | Family's yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://5newsonline.com/2020/02/12/pocola-family-seeking-answers-after-their-dog-is-brutally-attacked | ||
| 6 | 02/09/2020 | Unleashed, repeat-offender pit bull fatally mauled a dog being walked | Rolando | California | United States | Rolando, California, United States | 327.620.836,00 | -117.058.813,00 | The pit bull had previously attacked a person in the area. It began attacking the animal control officers that arrived. | Seminole Drive in the College Area | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/og-attacked-killed-another-dog-in-rolando/2260531 | |||
| 6 | 02/08/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Man attacked by neigbor's pit bulls | Santa Barbarba | California | United States | Santa Barbarba, California, United States | 344.208.305,00 | -1.196.981.901,00 | The victim was taken to the hospital with Level 2 Trauma bites. He required extensive sutures to the neck and head. The pit bull owner is fighting a destruction order for the dogs | In victim's yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.noozhawk.com/article/two_pit_bulls_dogs_set_to_be_euthanized_20200901 | ||
| 6 | 02/08/2020 | Repeat-offender pit bull attacked woman and her small dog | Jacksonville | Florida | United States | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | 303.321.838,00 | -81.655.651,00 | The pit bull started tearing into Mikey and tearing his flesh. The man who came to their aid had been attacked by same pit bull a few days earlier | Outside Avesta Mandarin Apartments | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/first-coast-veteran-her-service-dog-attacked-by-another-dog-man-who-rescued-them-also-attacked-days-later/77-9bf7720d-7269-4e06-8c99-9a7d95a3bb69 | |||
| 6 | 02/08/2020 | Property invasion | Pit bull killed Belgian shepherd | Henderson | Nevada | United States | Henderson, Nevada, United States | 360.395.247,00 | -1.149.817.213,00 | Authorities later tried to label the attacking animal as an "American Bulldog" instead of pit bull | In dog victim's yard | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/dog-allegedly-attacked-mauled-by-another-dog-henderson-police-investigate | ||
| 6 | 02/07/2020 | Child attacked, School bus | Pit bull attacks children walking home from school bus and person coming to help them | Palm Coast | Florida | United States | Palm Coast, Florida, United States | 295.844.524,00 | -812.078.699,00 | Good Samaritan attacked by a pit bull after it had already attacked a 12 year old boy and was running at other children walking from bus stop | Bus stop on Rolling Fern Drive | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://flaglerlive.com/150164/pit-bull-attack | ||
| 6 | 02/07/2020 | Neighbor's pit bulls | Neighbor's pit bulls maul woman | Spring Hill | Florida | United States | Spring Hill, Florida, United States | 284.831.682,00 | -825.369.872,00 | Neighbors jumped in to help, using everything from pieces of gutter to sticks and even a lawn chair to try and beat the dogs back, but they were unable to turn the dogs away. | In woman's yard, critical condition | 2020-02 | 78 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/neighbors-firefighters-help-spring-hill-woman-attacked-by-pack-of-dogs | ||
| 6 | 02/05/2020 | Family pit bulls, Owner attacked | Joshua Jadusingh, 27, dies after family pit bull attack | Adams | Massachusetts | United States | Adams, Massachusetts, United States | 426.242.251,00 | -731.174.344,00 | Neighb |