There are currently 89.7 million dogs being held by 60.2 million households in the United States. Dog bites send nearly 316,200 victims to hospital emergency rooms each year. This equates to about 898 per day. In 2015, dog bites necessitated more than 28,000 reconstructive surgery procedures. Los Angeles was the worst for mail carriers when …
Animal Control Company Sued For Failing To Stop Stray From Killing Child
The loss of a child in any circumstance is tragic and devastating to their parents, friends, and family. A child killed due to preventable circumstances becomes even more so. In Fulton County, they contract their animal services out to a company by the name of LifeLine Animal Project and this includes the enforcement of capturing …
Dog Attack in East Roswell Park
Serious pet attacks may not be as common as car crashes, but the aftermath can be just as severe. A dog was killed and an owner injured after two loose pit bulls attacked them in Fulton County. The AJC has the story. The man and his small dog, a Bichon Frise, were walking in East …
Dog Bite Legislation In Process After January Attack
You may remember a few weeks ago the vicious dog attack that claimed the life of a child in Atlanta. Legislators are trying to take action to strengthen the animal control code in response to that incident. According to the AJC, legislation has been referred legislation back to the public safety and legal administration committee …