"Pit bull attacks" refers to instances where pit bulls, a breed of dog, show aggressive behavior towards humans or other animals, resulting in physical harm or injury.
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We want the media to report the emotional impact
of pit bull attacks on families and communities.
However, I know just as many folks who have shared stories
about pit bull attacks including one of those friends whose dog attacked and killed another.
There have been stories on the news about
Pit Bull attacks where the picture on the screen is definitely not a Pit Bull.
Most of the stories you hear about
pit bulls attacking strangers involve a group of two or more dogs escaping from the property and then attacking.
They also hoped at the time that it would encourage responsible pet ownership and reduce the number of
violent pit bull attacks.
In the past 30 years, media reports
of Pit Bull attacks have fueled reactions from fear to outrage, causing many to support their communities banning the breed.
Sebastian's heroic act made the news, but his breed was never mentioned, proving the media finds
pit bull attacks more news - worthy.
«Over time, it will mean
fewer pit bull attacks and, overall, fewer attacks by dangerous dogs,» then - attorney general Michael Bryant told the Ontario legislature in 2005.
February 1986, Gregg County, TX Steven Mark Fiengo Jr., 6 Fatal
pit bull attack South Miami, Florida enacts pit bull law.
May 1989, Brazoria County, TX Dustin Webb, 3 Fatal
pit bull attack Miami - Dade County, Florida enacts pit bull ban.
Despite its record licencing rate of 90 % — four times higher than the average in other cities — Calgary
area pit bull attacks have more than tripled: from 58 in 2009 to 201 in 2012.
May 1976, Fresno County, CA Misty Lee, 6 Fatal
pit bull attack Prior to the 1970's, pit bulls were often called pit dogs, pit bulldogs, bull terriers and bulldogs.
February 1999, Los Angeles County, CA Fily Araujo, < 2 Fatal
pit bull attack CDC stops tracking fatal dog attack data by breed.
December 1981, San Bernardino County, CA Sheldon Smith, 47 Died four days after
pit bull attack due to blood poisoning
April 2012, Bryan County, OK James Hurst, 92 Fatal
pit bull attack Maryland Court of Appeals confirms pit bulls are inherently dangerous in Tracey v. Solesky.