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Dog Attacks on the Rise in Britain

Dog Attacks on the Rise in Britain

11 Mar 2010

…solve the problem. In 1991, the The Dangerous Dogs Act was passed in Britain and banned the breeding or sale of four breeds: pit bull terriers, Japanese tosas, the dogo argentinos, and the fila brasileiros reports the Independent . The act also states even… ...

Mailman won't deliver near pit bulls

Mailman won't deliver near pit bulls

20 Feb 2010

LAWRENCE - Rain, sleet and snow haven’t gotten in the way of the Post Office yet, but a pit bull has one mail carrier in Lawrence refusing to deliver. FOX25's Diana Rocco reports. ...

3 California Kids Mauled by Pack of Esca

02 Feb 2010

Police Sgt. Jeff Deckers says the dogs  a mastiff and four pit-bull mixes  escaped a Fontana backyard Monday afternoon and attacked a mother walking with her four children. ...

Pa. Man Accused of Burning Puppy in Fron

29 Jan 2010

…children reported their father became enraged Thursday night when the dog nipped at them. Bengal says the 5-month-old pit bull mix was badly burned, with charring on its neck and ears. He says the dog might lose sight in one eye. Fleet told investigators… ...

Police: Wisc. Woman Bit Girl, 17, Then M

23 Jan 2010

A Wisconsin woman was arrested after allegedly biting her boyfriend's 17-year-old niece and then having a pitbull bite the girl as well, police told Fox11online.com. ...

Balloon Boy Mom's Interviews Contradict

Balloon Boy Mom's Interviews Contradict

23 Jan 2010

…release later this year titled, "Balloon Boy: Guilty Until Proven Innocent." See also: Californians Head Home to See What's Left Balloon Boy Mom's Interviews Contradict Husband Police: Woman Bit Girl, 17, Then Made Pitbull Bite Girl ...

Dog shot dead in Medford

Dog shot dead in Medford

14 Jan 2010

…in the yard of a Medford home on Thursday. Police removed a gun from a nearby home after the shooting on Governors Avenue. The dog was a pit bull boxer mix. No arrests had been made. FOX25’s Bob Ward will have the latest at 10 and 11. ...

Pitbull injured in possible dog fighting

Pitbull injured in possible dog fighting

15 Dec 2009

HYDE PARK - A badly wounded dog was found in the woods, near death. It's believed the dog may have been a "bait dog" in a dog fighting operation. ...

2 shot while selling puppies

2 shot while selling puppies

12 Nov 2009

STOUGHTON - Two men were shot while trying to sell pit bull puppies out of their home on Wednesday, police said. ...

Happy Tales for Some Fighting Dogs

Happy Tales for Some Fighting Dogs

11 Nov 2009

Dozens of pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite nay-sayers who predicted that aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable pets. ...

Dozens of Pit Bulls Collected in Massive

11 Nov 2009

Dozens of American pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite some who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets. ...

Authorities: Calif. Toddler Mauled to De

23 Oct 2009

Authorities say a 17-month old boy has died after being mauled by a pit bull. ...

Plane Crash in Michigan Kills 2

23 Oct 2009

…by The Associated Press with the Federal Aviation Administration. See also: Authorities: Calif. Toddler Mauled to Death by Pit Bull Sex Offenders Not Suspects in Florida Girl's Murder Black Box May Not Help Solve Northwest Plane Mystery ...

Jordanian Man Arrested at O'Hare Airport

23 Oct 2009

…is arrested there. Click here for more from MyFoxChicago.com. See also: Authorities: Calif. Toddler Mauled to Death by Pit Bull Sex Offenders Not Suspects in Florida Girl's Murder Black Box May Not Help Solve Northwest Plane Mystery ...

Pitbull owners face restrictions

Pitbull owners face restrictions

19 Oct 2009

MASHPEE - Pitbull owners may race regulations following a town hall meeting. ...

Newborn Snatched from Tenn. Home Missing

Newborn Snatched from Tenn. Home Missing

01 Oct 2009

…of the house. He left her with Gurrolla and the woman he lives with and headed back to look for the baby. He sent his pet pit bull in first to check things out, then went in through the back door. "As I preceded into the kitchen, I saw a puddle of blood… ...

Pit bull attacks 3-year-old boy

Pit bull attacks 3-year-old boy

26 Sep 2009

WORCESTER - A 3-year-old boy is recovering at home after he had to get 100 stitches on his face following a pit bull attack in Worcester. FOX25's Alison Bologna reports. ...

Signs warn of 'baited dog traps'

Signs warn of 'baited dog traps'

23 Sep 2009

…owners of a $50 fine for unleashed dogs, but Dukach says that doesn’t deter them. He says he has three daughters and a dog attack is a legitimate risk. One of his daughters made her own sign that may be more well-received by dog walkers, saying her dad… ...

Expensive dog stolen from yard

Expensive dog stolen from yard

07 Aug 2009

…stolen from a Lawrence backyard is hoping surveillance video will help bring the dog back home. The 8-week-old blue-nose pit bull named “Diamond” was playing outside in the yard when a blue Honda Accord pulled alongside the Haverhill Street house. The… ...

Unsolved: Andre Stoner

Unsolved: Andre Stoner

25 Jul 2009

…hooded sweatshirt and a baseball cap. The other man is described as a black man wearing brown clothing, who had a light brown pit bull on a leash. Both men were seen running away from the murder scene. If you have any information, call Boston Police… ...

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Pitbull injured in possible dog fighting

Pitbull injured in possible dog fighting

HYDE PARK - A badly wounded dog was found in the woods, near death.  It's believed the dog may have been a "bait dog" in a dog fighting operation.

Tue, 15 Dec 2009
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“…crowd in the woods near turtle pond parkway in Hyde Park the pit bull type dog. And he's been heavily medicated in the video that -- he. Responded to a 911 call the dog that was …”

2 shot while selling puppies

2 shot while selling puppies

STOUGHTON - Two men were shot while trying to sell pit bull puppies out of their home on Wednesday, police said.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009
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“…prince peoples of the victim brother says he meant looking to the pit bull -- All -- that they would -- They were going to make in our children. On the throne -- about -- right …”

Pit bull attacks 3-year-old boy

Pit bull attacks 3-year-old boy

WORCESTER - A 3-year-old boy is recovering at home after he had to get 100 stitches on his face following a pit bull attack in Worcester. FOX25's Alison Bologna reports.

Sat, 26 Sep 2009
Teen who shot coach sentenced

Teen who shot coach sentenced

ROXBURY - A teenager who shot a Pop Warner football coach has been sentenced to five years in prison. FOX25's Adam Pellerin reports.

Wed, 22 Jul 2009
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“…the day. Don't always -- to practice when he accidentally hit the pit bull. . The fine but fifteen year old Norman took. You confront all the practice and it's an excellent. Yeah. Opting to plead guilty …”

Dangerous dog registry

Dangerous dog registry

BOSTON - A proposed bill would keep descriptions of dangerous dogs in an online registry. One plan is to fine the owners of so-called dangerous dogs a hundred bucks.

Mon, 13 Jul 2009
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“…All right yeah we are doing no question there but dog attack certainly make headlines it would not very hard -- a lawmaker might wanna take and on the issue after all. The kind …”

6-Year-Old Girl Attacked by Pit Bull

6-Year-Old Girl Attacked by Pit Bull

A 6-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Fla., girl was viciously attacked by a pit bull near her home last week. The girl was riding her bike down the street when the dog broke lose from his chain and bit her several times.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009
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“…This may -- waterfront -- that pit bull's mouth open while another pulled on it chain. But he's going to be killed I really didn't do as she was. At …”

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NE Unsolved: Andre Stoner

NE Unsolved: Andre Stoner

Contributor:Bob Ward

least five times. His family was told eleven shots were fired. Andre never stood a chance. Two men, one of them walking a pitbull on a leash, were seen running from the scene. I don't know about you, but this sounds exactly like something from the