Two dogs who had previously bitten multiple people in suburban Chicago were euthanized after being accused of a third attack. Police said the latest dog bite incident occurred in Elmwood Park, Illinois. A pit bull and Akita mix bit a man who was walking his dog. The attack came after a dog bite incident in …
Each year, more than 1,000 people are killed after being attacked by a dog, and another 850,000 are hospitalized. While it is too early to tell how 2021 numbers will stack up, fatal dog attacks have occupied national headlines even more than usual this year. Recently, a Pennsylvania woman was killed when three Pitbull …
Chicago has long had a dog bite problem, and recent data highlights the need for better dog attack prevention. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released numbers on dog attacks against postal workers as part of National Dog Bite Awareness Week earlier this summer. Chicago ranked second on a list of cities with the highest number …
Dog bites can cause serious injuries, even death in cases that involve particularly vicious attacks. Authorities are investigating an incident in which a 13-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of dogs that belonged to a neighbor. The deadly dog attack occurred in May while she was taking a walk close to her …
When a friend asks you to house sit or dog sit, you may not be thrilled about the prospect, but you probably aren’t concerned about your safety. However, dogs can be very dangerous, especially when around those with whom they do not have a close relationship. Recently a woman was mauled to death by at …
Illinois has one of the highest numbers of dog bite cases in the country. Each year, people from all walks of life are injured due to dog attacks. Delivery workers are often at risk due to the nature of their job. In one of the most brutal dog bite cases reported in 2021, a FedEx …
Illinois dog owners bear full legal responsibility any time their dog injures someone. A dog bite victim has the right to file a personal injury claim against a negligent owner to obtain compensation. Dog bites remain a concern in the state and are reported regularly. A recent incident involved a police officer shooting a …
A teenager and a child were injured after a pit bull attacked them in West Park in Joliet, Illinois. The dog owner was cited by local animal control. Alfred Jackson, 28, was at the park with three dogs on leashes, including a pit bull named Hooch. According to Joliet police, Hooch started barking and …
A woman spent hundreds of dollars on veterinary bills after her miniature dachshund suffered serious injuries in an attack by an unleashed dog in Chicago, Illinois. The dog’s owner left without providing her with his contact details. Debra Dunn was walking her 10-year-old dog Molly in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago when the attack …
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