2024-04-16 05:06
A baby boy under the care of a babysitter was killed by her three large dogs in Duncanville, Texas.
Babysitter's Dogs Kill Infant
Duncanville, TX - A 1-year old boy is dead after being atta… Read More
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The DogsBite.org blog tracks U.S. dog bite fatalities, dog bite statistics, severe pit bull attacks, breed-specific dangerous dog laws and dog bite victims' issues.
2024-04-13 01:52
A woman was killed by three pit bulls with a history of aggression in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Pit Bulls Kill Woman
Portsmouth, VA - A woman is dead after being mauled by three pit bulls in th… Read More
2024-03-28 19:25
A Youtuber reviews the extended Fort Dodge Police bodycam footage of the November 24, 2023 violent pit bull attack of Brittany Skoland. All graphic scenes have been heavily blurred.
Watch Ex… Read More
2024-03-21 21:33
Review: Five dog bite fatalities between 2017-2022 unreported by media.
DogsBite.org - We summarize five cases of adults killed by dogs between 2017 and 2022, where no media reports or polic… Read More
2024-03-14 05:57
A baby boy was killed by a family dog in East Hartford, Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon.
Baby Killed by Dog
East Hartford, CT - A baby is dead after being bitten multiple times by a dog… Read More
2024-03-11 05:19
Infant killed, mother injured in multi-victim family dog attack in Woodbridge.
Baby Killed, Mother Injured
Woodbridge, NJ - An infant is dead and his mother seriously injured after a multi-v… Read More
2024-03-02 05:58
A 2-year old boy was killed by a dog in north Alabama on Friday evening.
Toddler Killed by Dog
New Hope, AL - A 2-year old boy is dead after being attacked by a dog in New Hope Friday evenin… Read More
2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Young Boy Mauled, Killed By Dog In Rural Monroe Center, Ogle County Illinois
2024-03-02 01:43
A 4-year old boy was fatally injured by a dog in rural Monroe Center, Illinois.
Child Killed by Dog
Ogle County, IL - A 4-year old boy is dead after being mauled by a dog, according to the O… Read More
2024-03-01 05:24
This video is from February 1, after a man was found dead with wounds consistent with dog bites.
Criminal Charges Filed
Longview, TX - A man with a lengthy criminal history has been arreste… Read More
2024-02-28 01:22
A 4-year old boy died after a violent bull breed mauling in Morgan County, Alabama.
Child Killed by Dog
Hartselle, AL - Last night, the Morgan County Sheriff's Office published an update abo… Read More
2024-02-25 05:13
A 2-week old baby died after being "bit by a dog" and "head injury" in Milford.
Infant Died Last Friday
Milford, CT - A newborn died after being bitten by a family dog, suffering a head inju… Read More
2024-02-16 22:22
A 35-year old man was killed by a pack of breeding pit bulls in his backyard in Compton, CA.
Man Killed by Pit Bulls
Compton, CA - A 35-year old man is dead after being mauled by a pack of… Read More
2024-02-08 00:59
A breeder was killed, her husband injured after being attacked by a catahoula leopard dog.
Killed By Own Dog
Chiefland, FL - Last week, a news report was published by WCJB about a woman kill… Read More
2024-02-03 00:50
Harold Phillips, 35, died Friday after sustaining devastating injuries by pit bulls.
Medically Induced Coma
Detroit, MI - A 35-year old man, who was viciously attacked by three pit bulls on… Read More
2024-02-01 21:50
Carlon Delacruz, 19, was killed by dogs on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
Man Killed by Dogs
Fort Hall, ID - The Idaho State Journal, reports that a man died after being attacked by dogs… Read More
2024-02-01 02:08
Willie Mundine, a pastor at the Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church, died after a violent dog attack.
Man Dies After Dog Attack
Indianapolis, IN - An 85-year old man is dead after a string of… Read More
2024-01-31 02:56
Nonprofit Captured 76% of Breed Identification Images in 2023
Photographs of six fatally attacking dogs in 2023 obtained from multiple sources.
Jump down to view all 2023 breed identificati… Read More
2024-01-25 17:52
Review: Three dog bite fatalities between 2022-2023 unreported by media.
DogsBite.org - We summarize three cases of people killed by dogs between 2022 and 2023, where no media reports or pol… Read More
2024-01-19 23:25
Some of the dogs at Copperhead Road Kennels in Star City, Arkansas.
Dog Owner Arrested
Lincoln County, AR - On January 18, a kennel owner in Star City, Arkansas was arrested after authoritie… Read More
2024-01-15 19:04
David and his cavapoo "Kali" were viciously attacked by a loose pit bull in Bensenville, Illinois.
Bensenville, IL - Just after the New Year, David, who is heard on this video trying to sav… Read More
2023-12-30 19:15
In Memory of My Aunt Jill: She was Killed in a Savage Dog Attack
Jill Peterson was killed by a pack of vicious dogs in her own backyard in 2019.
Pall Mall, TN - Bessie "Jill" Peterson, 88-ye… Read More
2023-12-21 22:17
Big Spring police suspect that Jasson Bullard, 40-years old, was killed by a loose dog pack.
Dogs Suspected
Big Spring, TX - A man found dead Tuesday showed signs of "animal predation," acc… Read More
2023-12-20 22:05
Police suspect a fatal dog mauling after man was found dead in his garage with multiple dog bites.
Dog Mauling Suspected
Kendall, FL - A man was discovered dead in his home with multiple bi… Read More
2023-12-16 21:10
A 59-year old man was killed by a vicious pit bull in Yuma County on Thursday night.
Man Killed by Dog
Yuma County, AZ - A 59-year old man is dead after being attacked by a vicious pit bull… Read More
2023-12-15 22:28
A woman found dead in a vacant field east of Spokane may have been killed by her own dog.
Media Release
Spokane, WA - A woman found dead in a vacant field may be the victim of a dog attack… Read More
2023-12-10 04:49
Antonio Shaw, 63, died two months after being attacked by pit bulls in West Philadelphia.
Man Dies of Injuries
Philadelphia, PA - A 63-year old man that was attacked by pit bulls in Oct… Read More
2023-12-07 06:05
Beverly Hayden, 89, was killed by her own pit bull in Cass County, Indiana.
Sheriff's Press Release
Cass County, IN - An 89-year old woman is dead after being mauled by her own pit bull, acc… Read More
2023-12-05 20:51
A 6-year old boy is dead, adult injured, after being mauled by a pair of dogs in northeast Portland.
Child Killed by Dogs
Portland, OR - A 6-year old boy is dead and a woman injured after b… Read More
2023-12-02 21:03
A woman was killed by four American bulldog-mixes in Suwannee County in July.
Paywall Article
Live Oak, FL - In July, the Lake City Reporter published a paywall article about a 67-year old w… Read More
2023-12-02 06:41
An infant was killed by a pet wolf-dog hybrid in Chelsea, near Birmingham.
Dog Kills Newborn
Chelsea, AL - An infant is dead after being attacked by a pet wolf-dog hybrid, states a press rel… Read More
2023-11-28 06:41
Only 1 Year Remaining to Reach 20 Years of Data Collection (2005-2024)
Join us on Facebook for DogsBite.org's Giving Tuesday Challenge 2023.
Giving Tuesday Challenge 2023
DogsBite.org - On N… Read More
2023-11-21 04:04
Makai Williams, 15, was killed by a pair of American bully-mixes in Raytown, Missouri.
Dogs Kill Teenager
Raytown, MO - A teenager is dead after being attacked by two American bully-mixes. O… Read More
2023-11-17 04:09
An elderly woman found dead in a bayou in northwest Harris County apparently had bite marks.
Woman Found Dead
Harris County, TX - On Wednesday, the body of a 79-year old woman was discovere… Read More
2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Birmingham Woman Found On Roadside In Ensley Was Killed By Dogs Coroner Says
2023-11-13 21:30
A 63-year old Birmingham woman discovered dead on a roadside in Ensley was killed by dogs.
Woman Killed by Dogs
Birmingham, AL - A woman found dead on a roadside in Birmingham's Ensley neig… Read More
2023-11-13 02:37
Jonathan Mendenhall, 34, died after a dog biting incident in Springfield, Illinois.
Man Found Unresponsive
Springfield, IL - On November 6, the Sangamon County Coroner's Office confirmed the… Read More
2023-11-08 03:00
A Taylorsville woman dies one week after she was critically injured by her son's pit bulls.
Dies After Amputation
Taylorsville, UT - On Halloween, two people were killed by dogs -- 4-year o… Read More
2023-11-05 01:20
Four adults were arrested after a dog pack killed one man and injured another in Bienville Parish.
Human Remains Discovered
Ringgold, LA - Four adults were arrested in connection to the deat… Read More
2023-11-02 05:33
A young boy was killed by a family dog in northeast Spokane, Washington.
Family Dog Kills Child
Spokane, WA - A child is dead after being attacked by a family dog. Spokane police officers re… Read More
2023-11-01 19:42
The mobile home park in Moncks Corner where a man was killed by two pit bulls.
Press Conference
Moncks Corner, SC - A man is dead after being attacked by a pair of pit bulls yesterday aftern… Read More
2023-10-30 02:11
Video of pit bull attacking pomeranian is shown during the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearing.
Statement of Decision
San Francisco, CA - On April 25, 2023, a Vicious and Dangerous Dog Hearin… Read More
2023-10-26 06:00
Michigan Tribute to Victims of Dangerous Dogs 2023 - A Zoom conference event (1:22 length).
Zoom Conference 2023
Lansing, MI - In the tradition of National Pit Bull Victim Awareness Day, Mi… Read More
2023-10-19 03:04
Lovelle Anderson, 4, was killed by a loose pit bull while playing in his backyard in Detroit.
Pit Bull Kills Child
Detroit, MI - A 4-year old boy is dead after being mauled by a pit bull. T… Read More
2023-10-13 01:38
Jessica Wauters, 59, was killed by a pet rottweiler in the backyard of her home.
Woman Killed by Rottweiler
Tomball, TX - A 59-year old woman is dead after being attacked by one of her own d… Read More
2023-10-03 04:33
Paul Anthony Striegl Jr., 47, dies while hospitalized after being mauled by a pit bull.
Mauling Victim Dies
San Antonio, TX - A 47-year old man is dead after sustaining severe injuries from… Read More
2023-09-27 08:16
A Toledo woman was killed by a pit bull-mix in the backyard of her home on Grantley Road..
Toledo Woman Killed by Dog
Toledo, OH - A 70-year old woman is dead after being mauled by a pit bu… Read More
2023-09-26 19:58
Brenda Witt, 60-years old, was killed by multiple dogs in Texarkana on Sunday.
Woman Killed by Dogs
Miller County, AR - On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 6:50 pm, Miller County… Read More
2023-09-23 04:24
Billene "Billi" Cameron, 65, died after a vicious attack by two pit bulls in Kennewick.
Woman Dies After Mauling
Kennewick, WA - A 65-year old woman is dead after being mauled by two pit bul… Read More
2023-09-18 04:34
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, vows to ban the XL bully breed.
Vows to Ban XL Bully
London, UK - On Friday, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi S… Read More
2023-09-02 23:24
A 93-year old woman died after being attacked by a pair of cane corsos in Modesto, California.
Elderly Woman Dies
Modesto, CA - On August 31, Modesto police officers were dispatched to a re… Read More
2023-08-18 03:17
Jeane Bennett, 93, of Blytheville, died of injuries she sustained in a pit bull mauling.
Woman Dies After Dog Attack
Blytheville, AR - The Blytheville, Arkansas Police Department issued a me… Read More
2023-08-04 01:12
A 68-year old man was found dead after being attacked by his own dog in Tyrone Township.
Dog Kills Owner
Tyrone Township, MI - The body of a 68-year old man was discovered dead behind a res… Read More
2023-08-02 15:36
A man in his 70s was killed by multiple large dogs in Kau, Southern Hawai'i County.
Multiple Dogs Kill Man
Kau, HI - A man in his 70s is dead after being attacked by multiple dogs in a subdi… Read More
2023-07-31 01:07
Demarcus “Sam” McKenzie II, 27, of Skipperville, was killed by a dog pack.
Man Killed by Dogs
Skipperville, AL - What began as a murder investigation on Saturday, turned into a f… Read More
2023-07-20 18:18
"Dirt World," a transient camp near Bend, where three pit bulls killed a homeless man.
Man Killed by Dogs
Bend, OR - On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Joseph… Read More
2023-07-14 06:53
Rosendale Police rescue victim with "uncontrollable bleeding" after rottweiler attack.
Rescue Rottweiler Attacks
Rosendale, NY - On Tuesday, the Rosendale Police Department responded to a li… Read More
2023-07-08 02:01
Dr. Newport explains the rising violence of the XL bully in the UK and why breed matters.
London, UK - Dr. Lawrence Newport, a law and criminology lecturer at Royal Holloway University, rec… Read More
2023-07-06 02:30
A North Port child violently attacked by a family pit bull on the Fourth of July has died.
Boy Dies After Dog Attack
North Port, FL - A 6-year old boy is dead after sustaining "severe injur… Read More
2023-07-05 04:33
Anthony Bastardi, 67, was killed Monday while dog sitting for his daughter in Johnston County.
Dogs Had Bitten Earlier
Wilson's Mills, NC - One day before the July 4th holiday, a 67-year ol… Read More
2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Dog Kills Woman And Her Dog, Critically Injures Man In Sierra Vista, Arizona
2023-06-26 13:49
A multi-victim dog attack in Sierra Vista left one dead and another critically injured
Dog Kills One, Injures Another
Sierra Vista, AZ - On Friday, at least one pit bull critically injured a… Read More
2023-06-26 01:27
An infant was killed by a pet pit bull-husky mix in Madison Charter Township on Monday.
Infant Killed by Dog
Madison Charter Township, MI - On Saturday, it was reported that an infant was ki… Read More
2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Child Killed By Three Pit Bull-Mixes, Two Arrested In Apache County, Arizona
2023-06-23 20:05
Two adults were arrested after a child was killed by three pit bull-mixes in Apache County.
Child Killed by Dogs
Apache County, AZ - A 2-year old girl is dead and two adults have been charge… Read More
2023-06-21 06:54
Lewis Flores, 40, was killed by multiple dogs while walking down a road in Rockport, Texas.
Man Killed by Dogs
Rockport, TX - Early Tuesday, a man was killed by multiple loose dogs in Rockp… Read More
2023-06-18 14:41
Robert Showalter, 71, was killed by his pit bull while undergoing a medical emergency.
Man Killed by Own Dog
Beckley, WV - On June 16, WVVA reported that a man was killed by his pit bull a w… Read More
2023-06-14 20:28
Riley Miller was killed by a family dog while visiting his grandmother's home in Jeff Davis County.
Boy Killed by Dog
Denton, GA - On April 19, a child was killed by a family dog while visit… Read More
2023-06-08 05:20
Rita Vasquez, 58, died after being attacked by her daughter's pit bull-mix while dog sitting.
Woman Dies in Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX - A 58-year old woman is dead after being attacked by… Read More
2023-05-10 22:18
Tamieka White, 46, a Marion County sheriff's deputy, was killed while dog sitting for a friend.
Deputy Killed by Dog
Indianapolis, IN - A Marion County sheriff's deputy is dead and her son… Read More
2023-05-04 22:28
The home on Scott Avenue where a dog attacked two family members, killing one.
Family Dog Kills Infant
Waterloo, IA - An infant is dead, and a grandmother is seriously injured after a family… Read More
2023-04-29 22:49
Glennaroy Blackwelder, 71, was killed by four dogs belonging to a neighbor.
Attacked Through Fence
Tulsa, OK - Another adult is dead after being attacked by dogs in Tulsa. The fatal attack o… Read More
2023-04-18 23:37
Dog Bite Fatalities Surged in 2021; a 69% Increase from 2019
DogsBite.org - Last September, we published the 2020 Macro-Level Forces Report for U.S. dog bite fatality data. During 2020, the… Read More
2023-04-15 23:48
Lansing police suspect a 36-year old woman was killed by two dogs Friday night.
Police Suspect Dogs
Lansing, MI - On Friday night, a 36-year old woman was found dead, the Lansing Police Depa… Read More
2023-04-15 21:25
Dezmond Trawick, 22-years old, was killed by his brother's four pit bulls while dog sitting.
Pit Bulls Kill Man
Brooklyn Center, MN - On Thursday afternoon, a 22-year old man was killed by… Read More
2023-04-14 01:28
Wilma Ridner, 61-years old, was killed by a pack of neighborhood dogs in McCreary County.
Woman Killed by Dog Pack
McCreary County, KY - A 61-year old woman is dead after being mauled by up… Read More
2023 Dog Bite Fatality: Man Killed By Two Pit Bulls Habituating A Boarded-Up Vacant Detroit Building
2023-04-07 02:19
A 58-year old man was killed by a pair of pit bulls inside a boarded-up vacant Detroit building.
Man Killed by Pit Bulls
Detroit, MI - A 58-year old man was discovered dead inside a boarded… Read More
2023-04-05 22:09
A child was killed by a relative's dog while visiting a Frederick County, Maryland home.
Child Killed by Dog
Brunswick, MD - A young boy is dead after being attacked by a relative's dog. Bru… Read More
2023-03-24 07:05
Don Gibson, 67, was killed by a rescue pit bull after trying to break up a dog fight.
Rescue Dog Kills Man
Tulsa, OK - It was reported Wednesday that a man was hospitalized in critical condi… Read More
2023-03-22 20:48
On Tuesday, a man was killed by a dog at a Visalia business on S. Santa Fe Street.
Man Killed by Dog
Visalia, CA - On Tuesday, the Visalia Police Department issued a release about a man atta… Read More
2023-03-21 03:05
Kristen Potter, 38, was killed by a pair of great danes in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Woman Killed by Dogs
Perry County, PA - A 38-year woman is dead after being attacked by a pair of great… Read More
2023-03-17 06:47
Compelling Testimony by Representatives Who Opposed the Bill
Audio from the March 14 House Floor debate regarding HB 1519 in the Arkansas legislature.
Little Rock, AR - On March 14, there w… Read More
2023-03-08 20:07
A man was killed by three Belgian malinois' and a cane corso in Jurupa Valley.
Dogs Kill Man
Jurupa Valley, CA - On Tuesday, a man was attacked and killed by four dogs near Jurupa Valley Hig… Read More
2023-03-02 01:56
The coroner’s office identified the victim as 65-year old Joe Cleveland Scott.
Man Killed by Dogs
McDonald Chapel, AL - On Tuesday morning, just before 7:00 am, a man was discovered de… Read More
2023-02-26 01:12
A 63-year old man was killed by three pit bulls in Escambia County, FL late Friday.
Man Killed by Pit Bulls
Escambia County, FL - Just hours after a pair of pit bulls attacked four people, k… Read More
2023-02-25 02:24
Pit bulls killed one person, hospitalized two others, in horrific pit bull mauling in San Antonio.
Multi-Victim Pit Bull Attack
San Antonio, TX – Horrific footage captured by KSAT Fri… Read More
2023-02-22 03:56
On Monday evening, a woman was mutilated and killed by a family pit bull in Toledo, Ohio.
Pit Bull Kills Woman
Toledo, OH - On Monday, a woman died after being attacked by a family pit bull… Read More
2023-02-10 22:50
By Otto Snow
Otto Snow, a life-long chemist and activist, shares account of vicious pit bull attack.
I am Otto Snow. On April 15th of 2018, I was the victim of an unprovoked attack by a pit… Read More
2023-02-03 19:06
Stanley Hartt, 64, was killed by a pack of dogs while walking in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Man Killed by Dogs
Tucumcari, NM - On Thursday, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau anno… Read More
2023-02-02 05:41
A man in his 30s was killed by multiple dogs after trying to save his own dog in northwest Houston.
Man Killed by Dogs
Houston, TX - A 30-year old man was killed by multiple dogs in northwe… Read More
2023-02-02 05:41
A man in his 30s was killed by multiple dogs after trying to save his own dog in northwest Houston.
Man Killed by Dogs
Houston, TX - A 30-year old man was killed by multiple dogs in northwe… Read More
2023-01-29 06:51
A 66-year old woman was killed by a blue nose pit bull outside of Pitts, Georgia.
Woman Dies of Injuries
Pitts, GA – On Friday, the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office announced two s… Read More
2023-01-24 18:17
On January 21, a 7-year old boy was killed by four dogs on the Fort Hall Reservation.
Multi-Victim Dog Attack
Fort Hall, ID – A 7-year old boy died and his mother sustained serious inj… Read More
2023-01-21 05:06
Nonprofit Captured 75% of Breed Identification Images in 2022
Photographs of six fatally attacking dogs in 2022 obtained from multiple sources.
Jump down to view all 2022 breed identificatio… Read More
2023-01-08 02:00
Sadie Davila, 7-years old, was mauled and killed by a neighbor's unleashed pit bull.
Child Killed by Dog
Baton Rouge, LA – The owner of a dog that killed a 7-year old girl faces a coun… Read More
2023-01-05 21:38
Remembrance Video Released on the First Anniversary of his Death
From the start of the murmuration to the end, the footage depicts the path of the birds at Lady Bird Lake on their final fli… Read More
2022-12-22 02:30
A newborn was bitten on the head and killed by a husky in Cave Springs, Arkansas.
Dog Kills Newborn
Cave Springs, AR - Benton County prosecutor Nathan Smith confirmed today that a dog killed… Read More
2022-12-14 22:29
Melanie Catley, 70-years old, died of her injuries after being attacked by two chained dogs.
Woman Dies of Injuries
Hampstead, NC – A 70-year old woman has died after being attacked by… Read More
2022-12-01 18:59
Sam Sullivan, 56-years old, died after being attacked by a pack of dogs near a scrapyard.
Multiple Attacks
West Memphis, AR – A man died and a woman was seriously injured by a pack of… Read More
2022-11-29 02:54
Join us on Facebook for DogsBite's Giving Tuesday Challenge 2022.
Giving Tuesday Challenge 2022
DogsBite.org - Giving Tuesday is November 29. This year, our iconic little girl, who has been… Read More
2022-11-25 20:13
Discussion on the pros and cons of pit bull banning after multiple children are killed by pit bulls in South Africa in under two weeks. A third child is killed by a pit bull just after this… Read More
2022-11-15 19:21
On November 3, a baby girl was mauled to death by a dog in Springdale, Arkansas.
Toddler Killed by Dog
Springdale, AR - On November 4, KNWA reported that a toddler was killed by a dog in the… Read More
2022-11-10 17:24
Evangeline Brooks, a beloved church leader, died after being mauled by a neighbor's pit bull-mix.
Elderly Woman Dies
Richmond, VA - On Monday, a retired school teacher and beloved church le… Read More
2022-11-04 02:03
A migrant woman was found dead Tuesday morning after a suspected dog attack.
Woman Found Dead
Laredo, TX - On Tuesday morning, a woman was found dead with bite marks on the sidewalk of the 3… Read More
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