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5-year-old California girl killed by family's dogs in backyard attack

A 5-year-old girl tragically died after being attacked by family dogs in an incident highlighting the unpredictability of dog behavior.

Erith student left with horror injuries as he saved dog from escaped Pit Bull

A student was injured while rescuing his dog from a Pit Bull attack, highlighting issues of dog control and responsibility.

Girl, 9, left scarred and is now 'nervous and scared' after attack by banned dog

A nine-year-old girl was severely injured by a banned Pit Bull, resulting in ongoing fear and trauma.
The dog's owner pleaded guilty to owning a dangerous dog, revealing issues with dog management laws.

Woman charged as man dies after being mauled by 'out of control' dog in Stratford

A woman has been charged after a man died from injuries inflicted by a dog in Stratford, east London.

Man, 42, killed by 'fighting dog' in Stratford as woman, 32, to appear in court

A man died after being attacked by a dog in Stratford, London, leading to criminal charges against the dog owner.

Woman charged with owning fighting dog after man mauled to death in attack

A man in east London has died after being mauled by a dog, leading to criminal charges against the dog's owner.

5-year-old California girl killed by family's dogs in backyard attack

A 5-year-old girl tragically died after being attacked by family dogs in an incident highlighting the unpredictability of dog behavior.

Erith student left with horror injuries as he saved dog from escaped Pit Bull

A student was injured while rescuing his dog from a Pit Bull attack, highlighting issues of dog control and responsibility.

Girl, 9, left scarred and is now 'nervous and scared' after attack by banned dog

A nine-year-old girl was severely injured by a banned Pit Bull, resulting in ongoing fear and trauma.
The dog's owner pleaded guilty to owning a dangerous dog, revealing issues with dog management laws.

Woman charged as man dies after being mauled by 'out of control' dog in Stratford

A woman has been charged after a man died from injuries inflicted by a dog in Stratford, east London.

Man, 42, killed by 'fighting dog' in Stratford as woman, 32, to appear in court

A man died after being attacked by a dog in Stratford, London, leading to criminal charges against the dog owner.

Woman charged with owning fighting dog after man mauled to death in attack

A man in east London has died after being mauled by a dog, leading to criminal charges against the dog's owner.
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#public-safety

NYC pizzeria worker badly hurt after attacked by customer and mauled by dog: Police

A pizza worker is in critical condition after being violently attacked by a customer and his dog during a confrontation at a Manhattan restaurant.

Kind-hearted' man died after he was attacked by four dogs including two XL Bullies

A compassionate man died after being mauled by four dogs, including two XL bullies, indicating serious public safety concerns.

Man dies after attack by 'dangerously out of control dog' in Stratford

A man died following a dog attack in Stratford; charges have been filed against the dog's owner.

Woman charged as 42-year-old man dies after being seriously injured by dog

The tragic incident raises critical issues around dog ownership and responsibility in the context of public safety.

Three XL bully dogs that fatally mauled owner in California park are euthanized

Three XL bully dogs euthanized after fatally attacking owner in Mira Mesa park.

Much-loved' mother mauled to death by dog at Aberdeen flat

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A woman tragically died in a dog attack in Aberdeen, prompting an investigation.

NYC pizzeria worker badly hurt after attacked by customer and mauled by dog: Police

A pizza worker is in critical condition after being violently attacked by a customer and his dog during a confrontation at a Manhattan restaurant.

Kind-hearted' man died after he was attacked by four dogs including two XL Bullies

A compassionate man died after being mauled by four dogs, including two XL bullies, indicating serious public safety concerns.

Man dies after attack by 'dangerously out of control dog' in Stratford

A man died following a dog attack in Stratford; charges have been filed against the dog's owner.

Woman charged as 42-year-old man dies after being seriously injured by dog

The tragic incident raises critical issues around dog ownership and responsibility in the context of public safety.

Three XL bully dogs that fatally mauled owner in California park are euthanized

Three XL bully dogs euthanized after fatally attacking owner in Mira Mesa park.

Much-loved' mother mauled to death by dog at Aberdeen flat

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A woman tragically died in a dog attack in Aberdeen, prompting an investigation.
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#hospitalization

Man stabs family dog to halt attack that injured 3 people in home, California cops say

A dog injured three people at a family gathering in Norwalk, California, before a man intervened by stabbing the animal.

Woman's arm severed in dog attack in north Queensland

A woman in Queensland suffered severe injuries, including a severed arm, due to a dog attack, prompting emergency response and investigations.

Woman, 48, taken to hospital after being attacked by dog in Woolwich

A woman was hospitalized after a dog attack in Woolwich, prompting an investigation and concerns about community safety.

Man stabs family dog to halt attack that injured 3 people in home, California cops say

A dog injured three people at a family gathering in Norwalk, California, before a man intervened by stabbing the animal.

Woman's arm severed in dog attack in north Queensland

A woman in Queensland suffered severe injuries, including a severed arm, due to a dog attack, prompting emergency response and investigations.

Woman, 48, taken to hospital after being attacked by dog in Woolwich

A woman was hospitalized after a dog attack in Woolwich, prompting an investigation and concerns about community safety.
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#court-case

German Shepherd which mauled boy, 7, in Thornton Heath 'was trained to be aggressive'

A German Shepherd trained for aggression attacked a boy and two men, leading to serious legal action against its owner.

Woman in court after man killed in dog attack

A woman is charged in connection with a fatal dog attack in London, raising serious legal and ethical concerns about dog ownership and welfare.

Man to stand trial after denying owning XL bully dogs that killed gran

A man, Ashley Warren, denied owning XL bully dogs that allegedly mauled a pensioner to death and faces trial.

Devastation as Staffie dog kills elderly man's 'lovely' Jack Russell in Charlton

A large dog attacked John Kane and his small dog Daisy, resulting in Daisy's death and severe injuries to John.

German Shepherd which mauled boy, 7, in Thornton Heath 'was trained to be aggressive'

A German Shepherd trained for aggression attacked a boy and two men, leading to serious legal action against its owner.

Woman in court after man killed in dog attack

A woman is charged in connection with a fatal dog attack in London, raising serious legal and ethical concerns about dog ownership and welfare.

Man to stand trial after denying owning XL bully dogs that killed gran

A man, Ashley Warren, denied owning XL bully dogs that allegedly mauled a pensioner to death and faces trial.

Devastation as Staffie dog kills elderly man's 'lovely' Jack Russell in Charlton

A large dog attacked John Kane and his small dog Daisy, resulting in Daisy's death and severe injuries to John.
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#child-safety

Two family dogs kill a 5-year-old girl at her California home

Two family dogs fatally attacked a 5-year-old girl in Covina, California, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Pit bull fatally mauls 4-year-old girl in the San Joaquin Valley

A 4-year-old girl was fatally mauled by a dog in Visalia, prompting an investigation that found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Baby girl undergoes surgery after savage dog attack in Kerry

A baby girl was attacked by an XL bully dog, leading to surgery and ongoing recovery.

Family dog attacks and kills 4-year-old in California. 'Heart-wrenching event,' police say

A 4-year-old girl was tragically killed by her family's pit bull in Visalia after a swimming session, prompting police investigation but no indication of neglect.

Two family dogs kill a 5-year-old girl at her California home

Two family dogs fatally attacked a 5-year-old girl in Covina, California, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Pit bull fatally mauls 4-year-old girl in the San Joaquin Valley

A 4-year-old girl was fatally mauled by a dog in Visalia, prompting an investigation that found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Baby girl undergoes surgery after savage dog attack in Kerry

A baby girl was attacked by an XL bully dog, leading to surgery and ongoing recovery.

Family dog attacks and kills 4-year-old in California. 'Heart-wrenching event,' police say

A 4-year-old girl was tragically killed by her family's pit bull in Visalia after a swimming session, prompting police investigation but no indication of neglect.
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#richmond-park

Search for owner after fatal dog attack in Richmond Park

Police are searching for a dog owner after a deer was attacked, stressing the need for responsible pet ownership to protect wildlife.

Horrifying moment deer is chased and killed by out of control dog in Richmond Park

Responsible dog ownership is critical in protecting wildlife and preventing fatal attacks on deer in Richmond Park.

Search for owner after fatal dog attack in Richmond Park

Police are searching for a dog owner after a deer was attacked, stressing the need for responsible pet ownership to protect wildlife.

Horrifying moment deer is chased and killed by out of control dog in Richmond Park

Responsible dog ownership is critical in protecting wildlife and preventing fatal attacks on deer in Richmond Park.
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#legal-case

Owner of banned pit bull which attacked girl, 8, is spared jail

A dangerous dog attack led to lasting trauma for a young girl and legal consequences for the owner.

Woman terrified to leave her home' after XL Bullies savaged her and her dog

The attack on Laura Booiman and her dog Blue by XL Bullies resulted in psychological trauma for Laura and legal repercussions for the owner.

'No closure' for devastated family of Jack Russell killed by Staffie in Charlton

A dog attack left John Kane severely injured and his dog, Daisy, dead; the owner's lack of communication with the family raised concerns.

Owner of banned pit bull which attacked girl, 8, is spared jail

A dangerous dog attack led to lasting trauma for a young girl and legal consequences for the owner.

Woman terrified to leave her home' after XL Bullies savaged her and her dog

The attack on Laura Booiman and her dog Blue by XL Bullies resulted in psychological trauma for Laura and legal repercussions for the owner.

'No closure' for devastated family of Jack Russell killed by Staffie in Charlton

A dog attack left John Kane severely injured and his dog, Daisy, dead; the owner's lack of communication with the family raised concerns.
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Terrified mum 'screams for help' in horrifying Woolwich dog attack

An unprovoked dog attack left Izabela Pinkowska injured, raising concerns about dog ownership and safety in residential areas.
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Brute who beat NYC pizzeria worker while pit bull attacked called unconscious victim 'f-king bitch': prosecutors

A dog owner allegedly assaulted a pizzeria manager and taunted him, leaving the victim in critical condition.
The assault involved a combination of physical violence from both the owner and his pit bull.

Man who allegedly beat Manhattan pizzeria worker nearly to death says he is very sorry' | amNewYork

A Manhattan pizzeria worker was severely beaten by Tyshaun Watson following a dog leash dispute, leaving him critically injured.

Man whose dog attacked stranger kicked out of court for being drunk and abusive'

Wayne Drinkell faced arrest after turning up drunk to court for sentencing on multiple charges, including dog control violations and assaulting police officers.

Brute who beat NYC pizzeria worker while pit bull attacked called unconscious victim 'f-king bitch': prosecutors

A dog owner allegedly assaulted a pizzeria manager and taunted him, leaving the victim in critical condition.
The assault involved a combination of physical violence from both the owner and his pit bull.

Man who allegedly beat Manhattan pizzeria worker nearly to death says he is very sorry' | amNewYork

A Manhattan pizzeria worker was severely beaten by Tyshaun Watson following a dog leash dispute, leaving him critically injured.

Man whose dog attacked stranger kicked out of court for being drunk and abusive'

Wayne Drinkell faced arrest after turning up drunk to court for sentencing on multiple charges, including dog control violations and assaulting police officers.
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Pitbull owner fined after dog attacks horse in Bromley park

A Pitbull owner's negligence led to a fine and potential destruction of the dog after it attacked a horse in Bromley park.
#police-brutality

Officer sicced K-9 on woman, then dog tore off her scalp, suit says. Now, she gets $1M

A California woman whose scalp was torn off by a police dog settled her federal lawsuit against the officer for $967,000.

Shoplifter injured by police dog gets nearly $1-million settlement from Northern California city

A woman received a $967,000 settlement after a police dog severely injured her during a shoplifting arrest in Brentwood, California.

Officer sicced K-9 on woman, then dog tore off her scalp, suit says. Now, she gets $1M

A California woman whose scalp was torn off by a police dog settled her federal lawsuit against the officer for $967,000.

Shoplifter injured by police dog gets nearly $1-million settlement from Northern California city

A woman received a $967,000 settlement after a police dog severely injured her during a shoplifting arrest in Brentwood, California.
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#fatal-incident

Pack of vicious pit bulls kill upstate NY man, only stop mauling body after cop shoots one dead

A man was fatally mauled by a pack of pit bulls in Schenectady, New York, prompting police intervention.

Woman, 73, killed in Roxbury dog attack remembered as 'heart and soul' of family

A Roxbury woman, Jeriline McGinnis, was fatally attacked by her own dog, remembered as the 'heart and soul' of her family.

Hornchurch dog attack victim named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal was killed by her XL bully dogs in her home in Hornchurch. Police and forensics officers are investigating the incident.

Pack of vicious pit bulls kill upstate NY man, only stop mauling body after cop shoots one dead

A man was fatally mauled by a pack of pit bulls in Schenectady, New York, prompting police intervention.

Woman, 73, killed in Roxbury dog attack remembered as 'heart and soul' of family

A Roxbury woman, Jeriline McGinnis, was fatally attacked by her own dog, remembered as the 'heart and soul' of her family.

Hornchurch dog attack victim named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal was killed by her XL bully dogs in her home in Hornchurch. Police and forensics officers are investigating the incident.
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Woman injured after XL Bully 'knocked her to ground'

An XL Bully dog knocked a woman over in a park, requiring hospital treatment for injury, highlighting concerns around dog control and ownership.

Suspected XL Bully dog killed in targeted' attack

The killing of a suspected XL Bully dog in Slough is indicative of a troubling increase in violence toward this breed after the government ban.

Elderly man whose dog was killed in Charlton XL Bully attack 'hasn't left home since'

The tragic attack on Daisy, a beloved family dog, left owner Jack Kane emotionally traumatized and residents fearful.

Woman injured after XL Bully 'knocked her to ground'

An XL Bully dog knocked a woman over in a park, requiring hospital treatment for injury, highlighting concerns around dog control and ownership.

Suspected XL Bully dog killed in targeted' attack

The killing of a suspected XL Bully dog in Slough is indicative of a troubling increase in violence toward this breed after the government ban.

Elderly man whose dog was killed in Charlton XL Bully attack 'hasn't left home since'

The tragic attack on Daisy, a beloved family dog, left owner Jack Kane emotionally traumatized and residents fearful.
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#safety

Girl, 10, had loving relationship' with family dog before it killed her

A tragic incident occurred where a family dog attacked and killed a 10-year-old girl, raising concerns over the dog's behavior and safety.

Call for action after dog walker mauled to death

A coroner has raised serious concerns about the lack of dog regulation after a dog walker, Natasha Johnston, was fatally attacked during a walk.

California girl, 4, dies after being mauled by family dog

A young girl named Zoey Hawkins died after a pit bull attack, prompting community grief and raising awareness about dog safety.

Girl, 10, had loving relationship' with family dog before it killed her

A tragic incident occurred where a family dog attacked and killed a 10-year-old girl, raising concerns over the dog's behavior and safety.

Call for action after dog walker mauled to death

A coroner has raised serious concerns about the lack of dog regulation after a dog walker, Natasha Johnston, was fatally attacked during a walk.

California girl, 4, dies after being mauled by family dog

A young girl named Zoey Hawkins died after a pit bull attack, prompting community grief and raising awareness about dog safety.
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Man, 55, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of dog walker Anita Rose

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Anita Rose, who was violently attacked while walking her dog.

Woman bailed after kids, 4 and 6, attacked by four dogs in Orpington

The safety of the children is of utmost importance after the dog attack incident in Orpington.

'I acted on instinct to save girl in dog attack'

McArthur Okorocha acted instinctively to rescue children from a dog attack, exemplifying bravery in a critical situation.
#community-safety

Syko, unhinged dog that mauled 4 NYC pups, strikes again - a year after owner claimed she'd put it down

A German shepherd that previously attacked pets in a NYC neighborhood has struck again, prompting community outrage regarding owner accountability and safety.

Two bulldogs involved in attack on Dublin woman in her 60s destroyed, as owner denies puppy farm rumours

A woman was seriously injured in a bulldog attack, leading to the dogs being put down by their owner.

Syko, unhinged dog that mauled 4 NYC pups, strikes again - a year after owner claimed she'd put it down

A German shepherd that previously attacked pets in a NYC neighborhood has struck again, prompting community outrage regarding owner accountability and safety.

Two bulldogs involved in attack on Dublin woman in her 60s destroyed, as owner denies puppy farm rumours

A woman was seriously injured in a bulldog attack, leading to the dogs being put down by their owner.
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The dogs are out': Friend of man mauled to death by three dogs in Oakland recounts scene of horror

A tragic dog attack in Oakland resulted in the death of Robert Holguin and left a community grappling with grief and accountability.

Toddler mauled to death by vicious pit bull inside her family's NJ home: cops

A toddler was mauled to death by a pit bull in her home, leading to an investigation by local authorities.
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NYC pizzeria worker who was allegedly beaten by enraged customer and his dog is in a coma, coworkers don't accept apology

A pizzeria worker remains in a coma after being attacked by a customer and mauled by the customer's dog over a no-dog policy.
#police-investigation

Woman dies in Essex dog attack as animals seized from home

A woman died after being attacked by a dog in Southend, with no one else sought in connection

Police hunting for two American bulldogs after man found dead outside home

Police are investigating a man's death possibly linked to a dog attack, using drones and special units to locate the dogs involved.

Woman dies in Essex dog attack as animals seized from home

A woman died after being attacked by a dog in Southend, with no one else sought in connection

Police hunting for two American bulldogs after man found dead outside home

Police are investigating a man's death possibly linked to a dog attack, using drones and special units to locate the dogs involved.
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#legal-implications

Man charged after fatal XL bully attack

Keeping dangerous dogs under control is critical to prevent tragic incidents like the fatal attack on Esther Martin by XL bully dogs.

Man, 40, charged after two XL Bully dogs maul London grandmother to death in first case of its kind

A dog owner was charged over a great-grandmother's death by XL Bullies, first case post-ban. Tragic incident reveals the importance of enforcing laws on dangerous dogs.

Man charged after fatal XL bully attack

Keeping dangerous dogs under control is critical to prevent tragic incidents like the fatal attack on Esther Martin by XL bully dogs.

Man, 40, charged after two XL Bully dogs maul London grandmother to death in first case of its kind

A dog owner was charged over a great-grandmother's death by XL Bullies, first case post-ban. Tragic incident reveals the importance of enforcing laws on dangerous dogs.
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Man Fatally Shoots Dog in Self-Defense at Nassau County Park After Attack on Owner, Police Say

A man shot and killed a dog in self-defense at a park in Nassau County.

Fatal XL bully mauling - Everything we know so far

Neighbors in a quiet community in London were shocked by the tragic incident involving a woman attacked by dogs, leading to her demise.

Hornchurch: Woman killed by registered XL bullies named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal died after being attacked by two registered XL bully dogs in east London.

Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home

Owning XL Bully dogs without exemption certificate is illegal in England and Wales since February 2021.
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