A five-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being attacked by two family Rottweilers in Covina, California. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in a gated community on Sunday afternoon. The dogs have been removed from the home.
An Arleta man has apologized for kicking his dog after a video of the incident went viral. The man, identified only as Abraham, claims the dog attacked his pet pig, leading him to act impulsively. Los Angeles Animal Services is investigating the incident.
A four-year-old girl in Thane, India, tragically died after a pet Labrador fell from a fifth-floor terrace onto her. The dog’s owner, Zaher Sayed, has been arrested, and police are searching for three of his relatives who allegedly helped him illegally house multiple dogs on the terrace. The incident sparked outrage and concerns about animal safety and responsible pet ownership.
A video of a delivery man being attacked by pitbulls in Raipur has gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for action against the owners and a potential ban on the breed. The incident, believed to have taken place in the Anupam Nagar area, highlights the ongoing issue of dog attacks in India.
On Thursday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) responded to reports of two loose Pitbull dogs biting people near 157 Street and 89 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two teenagers in their late teens and three adults who intervened in the attack had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. All the victims were transported to the hospital, and the dogs were apprehended by City of Edmonton bylaw officers. The identities of the dog owners are currently unknown, and no charges have been announced.
A Calgary man has been fined and prohibited from owning a pet for 15 years after his three pit bulls escaped his backyard and killed an 86-year-old neighbor. The victim, Betty Ann Williams, was attacked in an alley on June 5, 2022. Denis Bagaric pleaded guilty to two city bylaw charges: an animal attacking a person causing severe injury and animals running at large. Provincial court Justice Gord Wong imposed $18,000 in fines and victim surcharge, and granted a request from the Crown to ban Bagaric from owning a pet for 15 years, stating that he put his own wishes over the safety of the community.
A banned Pit Bull Terrier named Kyra, responsible for a severe attack on an Uber Eats driver last year, has been returned to its owner after an expert ruled it posed no danger to the public. The victim, left traumatized and requiring medical treatment for his facial injuries, expressed shock and confusion at the decision. The owner, Gemma Louise Ward, escaped conviction but was fined and ordered to pay compensation to the victim.
A 45-year-old woman, Kelly Allen, had a horrifying experience when her friend’s dachshund attacked her face. The dog tore off a chunk of her cheek and devoured it, leaving her with a severe wound that required extensive surgery. The dog was later put down, but the physical and emotional scars remain for Kelly. She is now seeking compensation but faces a lengthy legal process, leaving her struggling financially and emotionally.
A 45-year-old woman from Swansea, Kelly Allen, has been left with a hideous scar on her face and a ruined life after being attacked by her friend’s dachshund without warning. The dog latched onto her cheek and refused to let go until it had torn off a large chunk of her flesh, requiring five and a half hours of plastic surgery and more than 40 stitches. Kelly is now struggling to cope with the trauma and her physical appearance, and is unable to return to work due to her injuries. She is also facing financial difficulties as she only receives £350 a month in statutory sick pay, which is not enough to cover her bills and living costs. Kelly is seeking compensation after learning that the dog had allegedly already attacked two people, but this could take several years.
A mother from Swansea, Kelly Allen, has been left traumatized after her friend’s dachshund dog tore off a large chunk of her cheek without warning. The incident has caused her severe physical and emotional distress, and she is now struggling to cope with the aftermath.
