3/26/2020
Loose pit bull fatally mauls dog being walked. RIP, Suebee.
EXETER, RHODE ISLAND
Location: Street in Exeter
"Our precious family dog fell victim to vicious pit bull
I want the public to be aware of my story because many people are out walking their dogs in these times.
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. Once pit bulls have a grip, it is almost impossible. Their jaws lock.
She started screaming and told the kids to go home and get their father, and a neighbor and his wife came to her rescue. The neighbor took his belt off and wrapped it around the pit bull’s neck and pulled him off Suebee.
His wife took her sweatshirt off and put pressure on the wound. She picked Suebee up and got in my son’s van and rushed to the Animal hospital but sadly she died there.
The trauma my son’s family witnessed will stay with them forever. This pit bull was not properly secured and our sweet Suebee paid the price.
We need a bill passed in Rhode Island to either ban pit bulls or require them to have a muzzle on when outdoors.
Our dog Suebee was a special, loving dog and did not deserve to die such a horrible death. She will live in our hearts forever."
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3/26/2020
Police looking for the owners of a tan pit bull that attacked a man walking
KINGSTON, ONTARIO
Location: Near Friendship Park
"Just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, a man and his wife were walking near Friendship Park in the area of Chestnut and Carlisle streets when police say a tan pit bull aggressively came running towards their own dog.
The man then stepped between the dogs and the pit bull attacked him, biting him on the leg and arm.
Two women who appeared to own the pitbull were able to take control of it through a leash and muzzle, Kingston police said.
The women then allegedly left the scene and would not give the dog’s medical information to the couple."
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2 days ago
8/10/2019
7 year old girl suffered facial injuries after being attacked by a pit bull
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
Location: Outside a home where parents were attending a party
On March 12, the victim received a $100,000 settlement from the pit bull owner's renter's insurance policy. A lawsuit has also been filed against the homeowner's insurance policy for $300,000.
"It’s not clear why the dog lunged at the girl in what was just a split-second attack on Aug. 10, 2019, Houlihan said. It’s also not clear whether the dog was quarantined or put down.
Houlihan said the girl, who lives in Wolcott, “will have significant lifelong scars and will likely be seen by a plastic surgeon for evaluation.”
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