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New laws for dangerous dogs

State and local laws are more breed specific. Read more. Posted September 2006

Pit bull-rottweiler dogs kill woman

Six dogs attacked and killed a 76-year-old woman in Texas. Read more. Posted November 2005

Pit bulls involved in one out of three fatal attacks

Based on the dangers associated with pit bulls, San Francisco passed a sterilization law. Read more. Posted November 2005

Pit bull trio attacks six

Two children and four adults injured in pit bull attack in Cary, IL. Read more. Posted November 2005

Canada's pit bull ban

Canada put the first pit bull ban into effect, but aren’t the first to try and outlaw the dangerous breed. Read more. Posted October 2005

Warning signs of a dog bite

Stephanie Shain, spokesperson for Humane Society of the United States, provides several warning signs that may signify that a dog is getting ready to bite. Read more. Posted September 2003

Fatal dog attacks

Dog bites and attacks affect nearly 4.7 million people in the United States. A small percentage of these attacks result in death. Sadly, children are the most common victim. Read more. Posted September 2003

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Source: “Ontario Spurs Protests with Pit Bull Ban.” By Linda Wilson Fuoco. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 30, 2005.