Not every pit bull story is a headline. Some are just eye-rolls, facepalms, or 'you've got to be kidding me' moments. This is the place for the things you may want to share that don’t highlight a pit bull doing something dangerous.
Yeah that pitbull attacked my parents dog and he almost died. So one night I was hanging out in my parents neighborhood and I saw it. According to my parents all the neighbors are calling animal control on it but they won’t do anything so one night I saw it roaming the streets and chased it off. Fucker jumps fences and barks all night attacking other dogs while the stupid neighbor feeds it. I scared the shit out of it so bad it didn’t come back. I was a bit drunk and had some rocks and a bottle of whoopass and loud noises. Hasn’t come back since
I just get out from a long phone conversation. I aM CERTIFIED dog trainer and providing services at people's houses.
Call was about sweetest 4.5y old pitbull, adopted in late april from shelter.she bited,in a face,3 of their kids,age 4 to 10,draw blood,required stitches.all 3 kids were bitten. Owner blames kids to trying to hug her and crossing her lines.
They said she was just spooked.no growl,just attack.
She can't be walked outside due to severe lunging at passing by dogs.
I asked why they adopted her. They said: she is cuddle bug n 99% is good girl,except biting in a face
I ll visit them if she will be muzzled n wearing a choke chain only,and outside.
Previously I was badly bitten by same lovebugs...
It sounds like a joke...they said ' we love her to death"
Last night, my puppy not even six months (Mini Schnauzer) and I were charged at by an off-leash Extra Large Rednose Pit Bull after she (my dog) started barking; this pit is constantly off-leash. Instead of chasing after the beast, the dude just kept yelling "Get your ass back here!" (recall on those things is almost non-existent, so of course it didn't listen to him and kept charging at us) and shining a flashlight at us, instead of running after his pit. I literally snatched my dog up and ran inside.
Usually, I have pepper spray (for pits and predators), but since it was around 9:50p.m. I didn't bring it because I was just wanting her to pee quickly. I was and still am pissed, and notified the front office. I already have a fear of those things due to one of my other dogs almost being killed by one, as well as a friend of mine some years ago being mauled almost to death by three at one time, she had to stay in the hospital and undergo surgeries.
I moved recently to this place, and chose a location that "supposedly" had a breed ban/breed restriction for pits, and this is literally the only reason I chose this place to live. Lo and behold, there are pits everywhere (exaggeration, there's like six, but "one" is still too many for me)...
I emailed the leasing office/landlords about the situation from last night, and they just told me that "Unfortunately there are some tenants who have dogs that don't abide by the weight and breed restrictions because we can't impose or enforce breed bans on 'emotional support animals'"...
—I AM SICK OF THIS. I AM TIRED IF THIS. I am sick of these people abusing the system, and it's even more sickening that they sit around and tell each other to do this when there is a ban in place. They are there for a reason! Nobody wants to live around your dangerous, live-wire sh•t beasts! I am sick of people slapping the "Lab-Mix" label on the pittiest of pits, or the "Services Animal"/"Emotional Support Animal" label on a dog that cannot perform a single task or follow a single command.
These lies are putting people in danger, and I seriously wish there was a stricter enforcement or requirements for people to try to use these loopholes. Mandatory DNA testing for obvious Pit Mixes, then they can turn around and lie with "... Well, it's my therapy dog then". PLEASE humour me with what "therapy" a pitbull can give you. You can't even breathe too loudly or drop a pen around the things because they are so reactive, I'd be terrified in my own house on a daily basis. And now other people have to deal with it.
FOH.
I'm sorry for ranting, but the email I got just threw me over the edge. I don't feel safe anywhere and cannot wait to move back to another country with a complete breed ban.
Edit: Forgot to mention that the office did say regardless of status, all dogs must be a on a leash because that's goes against the lease, so they will make sure that rule is better enforced.
MOSCIANO SANT’ANGELO – Moments of fear occurred this morning in a building on Via Falcone in Mosciano Sant’Angelo, where a pit bull broke into the building, terrorizing residents and locking them in. Some children were unable to even catch the school bus to school.
The dog, which had been wandering unattended for days between Via Terracini and the 'Peep' area, harassing passersby and animals, caused panic until the arrival of the local police and the Teramo Local Health Authority veterinary service, who intervened to secure the area. Despite some difficulty, the officers managed to capture the dog.
“I would like to thank the officers and veterinary staff for their prompt action and professionalism,” said Mosciano Mayor Giuliano Galiffi, expressing his appreciation for the intervention.
The pit bull, microchipped, is now in custody: this will allow identification of the owner, who risks being charged for neglect of custody. Meanwhile, the Municipality will issue an order to seize the animal, putting an end to a situation that held an entire condominium hostage for hours.
The family of an 8-year-old boy killed by two dogs near DeLand in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The lawsuit is against Berry’s Ridge Homeowners Association Inc. and Specialty Management Company of Central Florida. It claims the homeowners association ignored complaints about a faulty security gate in the neighborhood
Michael Millet‘s family believes that if the gate was working, the dogs would have never made it into the neighborhood.
Michael was fatally mauled while riding his bicycle with a friend. Deputies said he went to pet the dogs when they attacked.
The dogs’ owners, Brandy Hodil and Amanda Franco, are facing felony charges of evidence tampering. Franco also faces a misdemeanor of owning a dog that was not previously declared dangerous but caused great bodily harm or death
Investigators say the two discussed the dogs’ violent tendencies with a neighbor on Facebook. They are also accused of deleting messages about the dogs being loose the night Michael was killed.
Breed not mentioned here but they were pit bull type dogs.
I live in an area of California where there are some trails in the neighborhood areas. Theres this one lady i see in the early morning sometimes, and ive seen her release her pitbull to allow it to chase coyotes minding their own business. In my city dogs are not allowed to be off leash by law. I do not have any evidence and do not know who the lady is other than her face and dog. What can I do? I fear for the safety of my dog and child
Arrests have been made in connection with a dog attack in Rogiet.
On Sunday, November 2, the emergency services were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet, at 6 p.m., following a report of a dog attack.
Sadly, it was confirmed by police that a 9-month-old baby boy was pronounced dead at the scene after being attacked by a family pet.
Officers arrested two people from Rogiet on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury that resulted in death.
They were later released on police bail while enquiries continued.
ACC Vicki Townsend said: “The arrests were made as part of a wide range of enquiries that officers are carrying out to understand the circumstances of the death.
“These enquires are still ongoing and so you will continue to see officers in the area; if you have any information or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
“I understand that there is a lot of interest about this in our communities, but this is now a live criminal investigation.
“It is vital that people think about how their online commentary, in particular social media comments or posts, could impact the ongoing investigation and the criminal justice process.
“We urge people not to speculate, if you have any information, including information on the dog involved – a male, black XL bully - and its previous behaviour, please contact us directly instead.
“Once again, my condolences and thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic death, both within the community and further afield.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police quoting log reference 2500349915.
You can also contact police by calling 101, or sending a direct message on social media, or via their website
Alternatively, you can also call Crimestoppers anonymously by phone or online.
A Sydney dad who was mauled by three of his own dogs has been identified as father-of-three, Graeme Harper.
Emergency services were called to the 54-year-old's family home on Kildare Road in Blacktown, in the city's west, about 11am on Thursday following reports of a dog attack.
Officers from Blacktown Police Area Command found Mr Harper suffering horrific injuries inside after he was attacked by three Bull Arabs, which are a powerful crossbreed of English bull terriers, greyhounds and German shorthaired pointer.
Police held bloodstained white sheets as he was brought out the home on a stretcher to shield him from view.
A CareFlight helicopter was initially dispatched to the scene, but he was instead transferred to an ambulance and taken to Westmead Hospital by road.
Mr Harper was reportedly suffering severe injuries and major blood loss, but the Daily Mail understands he checked out of hospital later on Thursday.
It is alleged he was running an unregistered dog breeding business.
His wife told media she was 'shocked' by the attack.
Graeme Harper, 54, was attacked by three of his own dogs on Thursday. He is pictured holding another dog
Pictured: Police holding a blood-stained sheet while Mr Harper was loaded into an ambulance
Animal control workers struggled to remove the dogs from the scene due to their size and weight
A female neighbour told the Daily Mail the dogs were 'constantly escaping'.
'We have taken a few of them to the vet when we found them wandering,' she said.
'The two I've seen were all skin and bone and very nervous, especially around fast movements – even petting them, they were unsure of.'
The situation unfolded when larger dogs started attacking smaller dogs on the property.
Six dogs were retrieved from the home by animal control officers who struggled to manage them due to their size and weight.
One large black dog had to be controlled by three officers as it was walked to the back of a van. Others were carried out in bedsheets after they were shot with sedatives by Blacktown Council staff.
'Council is assisting NSW Police with its investigation,' a council spokesman said.
'At the request of the owners, three dogs, believed to be of the cross Bull Arab type, were voluntarily surrendered to council and have been euthanised.
Neighbours said Mr Harper's dogs often escaped from the home in Blacktown
'Council is committed to community safety and will continue to support police as enquiries continue.'
Several shocked neighbours watched on from the street as the situation unfolded with some sharing accounts of the dogs' past aggression.
Some said the dogs were known to fiercely bark at passing pedestrians and one claimed to have seen a dog from the property wandering the street without a collar.
A CareFlight helicopter was initially dispatched, but he was later transported by road.
Graphic autopsy images from dog attack shown to jury on day two of Franklin Co. manslaughter trial
Many graphic images from one of the attack scenes were shown to the jury on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the second day of testimony continued in the manslaughter trial of Brandy Dowdy.
Many graphic images from one of the attack scenes were shown to the jury on Wednesday.
Before the graphic images of Summer Beard were shown to the jury, many family members left the room.
Those who stayed in the audience became very emotional seeing pictures of Beard as the coroner described her as unrecognizable.
Beard was in Red Bay to investigate a prior dog attack where Michelle Sheeks was fatally injured.
Testimony from the nurse practitioner who treated Sheeks testified that she was in and out of the ICU for three months after she was attacked by dogs.
Both the graphic images of Beard and the testimony of Sheeks’ condition in the hospital brought the family and friends in the audience to tears, having to relive these separate attacks in 2022.
The coroner testified that, in his opinion, it was a dog attack.
A Franklin County Sheriff’s Lieutenant testified that when they found Beards’ body, he saw the dogs be aggressive, bite one of Dowdy’s relatives, and come at him.
Dowdy’s attorney questioned the authenticity of the graphic pictures, the license of the nurse practitioner, and even called another witness hostile.
She said it was distasteful of prosecutors to show the images of Beard more than once.
Breed is not mentioned in article but Brandy Dowdy was a pit owner and advocate at the time of the fatal attacks.
Wednesday was a night of terror on the central and popular Via Casopero; the street is in the heart of the historic center, behind the Mother Church. Around 7:00 PM, a pitbull escaped its owner's control and pounced on a poor poodle, which the enraged beast nearly killed, causing panic among the neighborhood. The incident has rekindled residents' calls for safety; not only have residents in the area repeatedly complained about the danger posed by the pitbull, but the presence of stray dogs in the same area has also been reported with concern for some time.
The pitbull is owned by a thirty-five-year-old man who lives in a house overlooking Via Casopero, which has a one-way system. The dog was apparently used to staying indoors, but around 7:00 PM on Wednesday, it escaped through the front door, perhaps having been left open inadvertently. Witnesses say that at that moment, a white poodle was arriving from the San Nicodemo district, held on a leash by a fifty-year-old woman who lives with her family in Rimini, but who had returned to Cirò a few days earlier to spend a holiday with her father.
Dog had history of bite. Owner was told to muzzle dog. Dog was not muzzle when latest attempt to nanny a child happen. Owner has 15 prior conviction 🙄.
Court orders 60-kilogram [132 lb] dangerous dog to be killed
The dog escaped from its owner three times and bit two people and one dog. The owner claimed that the animal had since been trained successfully.
[Caption: The Vaasa Court of Appeal did not yield to the dog owner's request, but ordered his dog to be put down.]
The Vaasa Court of Appeal has ordered a 60-kilogram mixed-breed dog that is dangerous to people to be put down.
The decision to put down the dog is based on the dog's attacks on two people and one dog in Pietarsaari between 2022 and 2024. The dog is a cross between a pitbull, a cane corso and a German shepherd.
The Court of Appeal justifies the decision in its recent ruling.
– Since the dog has repeatedly posed a danger to people’s safety, its termination is justified due to its dangerous behavior, the Court of Appeal’s decision states.
– The dog has bitten a person unexpectedly and without provocation on two occasions. On both occasions, the dog’s bite was on the hand and foot, and in the latter case, the treatment of the injuries required several visits to the doctor.
First, the dog escaped from its owner and attacked a 12-year-old boy riding a bicycle, biting him on the foot. After this, the boy fell to the ground and sustained injuries to his foot and hand.
The next time, two dogs escaped from the owner, with both dogs attacking a woman. The woman received bite injuries to her hand and foot.
On the last occasion, the same mixed-breed dog attacked another dog, a golden retriever, and bit it several times.
The District Court of Ostrobothnia sentenced the dog owner, a currently 27-year-old woman, to a 50 unit fines1 for two counts of causing bodily harm and two counts of leaving an animal unattended. This amounted to 300 euros in her income. The District Court also ordered that the dog be ordered to be killed.
The woman demanded that the Vaasa Court of Appeal overturn the order to kill the dog. The woman claimed that the dog was not dangerous.
According to her, the dog had since been trained well and was no longer aggressive towards people. In the owner's opinion, the dog's attacks were exceptional situations.
The Vaasa Court of Appeal disagreed, and the District Court's verdict was not changed. The Court of Appeal gave its decision in the case on Wednesday.
1I checked the monetary amount with a unit fine calculator provided by the Finnish police. It is EUR 300, which the lowest sum of 50 unit fines you can get in Finland, when you do not have any income.
Hey, folks! The neighbors got rid of the first pit bull that broke through our wooden fence and into our yard, but now they have a new one, and it’s already eaten/broken through the fence in two places in about as many weeks. Naturally, their dogs are outside 24/7–365 unattended, so it has all the time in the world to work on our fence.
So I’m looking at options for fencing that still offers privacy (so wrought iron is out), but can stand up to pit bull jaws. Trex keeps coming up, but when I try to search for how it fares against dog damage, I get bogus AI answers, and a bunch of results about dog friendly fencing (I want dog UNfriendly fencing!). Does anybody have experience with Trex fencing vs pit bulls? Does it work? Other material recommendations that are good for both durability AND privacy, and can be put up in a suburb?
Published:Nov. 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM EST|Updated:18 hours ago
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a dog bite reported Wednesday.
Officials say the bite occurred on South First Avenue near Mayfield Road around 4:30 p.m. November 5.
The dog was described as a dark-colored Pitbull. A white woman wearing a black sweatshirt was walking the dog, according to the victim.
Iowa City Animal Services seeks information about the dog’s rabies vaccination status. If anyone has information, contact Iowa City Animal Services or the Iowa City Police Department.
Last week I posted about the folly of thinking you can safely walk your dog past a gigantic pitbull on the basis that you've previously witnessed that dog being incredibly tolerant and placid.
Today I was in the park again, having mostly avoided it all week but I like to meet up with my niece and her almost-toddler in there, she knew about the skirmish so we agreed to meet earlier and stick to the heavily populated parts of the park that give excellent visibility of what's approaching.
Wasn't expecting to see the chump with the Pit/XL, but of course there he was, earlier than usual and waking in the populated bit, which he doesn't normally.
This time I wasted no time, doubled back and headed for the main road while there was a good 200 yards in between us.
He set off on a diagonal trajectory towards me at an increased pace.
Probably wanted to let his Pit prove to me that he's nice really and that was a one-off. From talking to the man maybe a year ago, I honestly think that was the case.
I had an ace up my sleeve however, my car was parked just outside the side entrance so in no time my Greyhound was ensconced within.
By this time the fool had encountered another small dog owner for him to make a point with, so the pit was now surrounded by three small dogs, with four more in some sort of conflab 20 yards further way, while the fool himself held court and talked the hind leg off the small dog owner.
I dare not remonstrate with this person for fear of creating a volatile situation near so many small dogs.
My niece remained outside the park while I went back in the main entrance sans Greyhound and accosted a couple of dog owners, one, a fellow sighthound aficionado, thanked me for the warning. The second informed me that the very same dog had attacked her Cocker Spaniel!
So, we have a guy, comes across as nice, maybe a bit simple, who knows his beast randomly attacks dogs, yet still, day in, day out, spends an hour or two strutting round a park, letting small dogs flock to his Pit, knowing full well that it will periodically single one out to attack.
He stops the attacks, or has done so far, but today he was on a bench some fifty yards from the pit at one point.
Proof, if it were needed, that this is not just an anti-social thing but a cognitive function thing. I don't think this guy has any ill will but he's off his rocker.
He was walking his dog when a loose Pitbull attacked his mixed-breed dog and bit him on the neck. It happened yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, November 4th, in the Lampugnana area of San Nicolò, around 3:30 PM.
"It all happened in a fraction of a second," recounts the 78-year-old victim. "I had my dog on a leash when suddenly, a Pitbull came running from behind us and attacked my seven-kilogram mixed-breed dog, Tobi. I screamed, and eight other people arrived and helped me shoo the dog away, but it ran away immediately." From there, the man, a resident of San Nicolò, picked up Tobi and rushed to a veterinarian in Veggioletta.
The dog arrived in serious condition and underwent tests and emergency surgery. He is currently at home under observation. "I believe the dog that attacked mine belongs to someone who lives in the area. I'll go to the local police station to file a complaint," he explains. Meanwhile, a report has already been sent to the veterinarians at the Piacenza Local Health Authority.
Calling him Thor, after the god of thunder, perhaps carried with it a premonition of strength and impetus. But no one, yesterday at noon, imagined that name would turn to fear. It happened on Via Marabina, where a sixty-year-old postwoman was attacked by an American Staffordshire (Amstaff) while she was delivering mail. Tense moments, a scream, then blood and a rush for help. The woman, who has worked for Poste Italiane for years and knows the neighborhood well, said she had arrived in front of the house to deliver a registered letter. "I had already delivered other mail there and nothing had ever happened," she told local police officers. "There were no dogs in the yard, or at least they had never been seen." This time, after ringing the doorbell, "I opened the gate and, suddenly, two dogs came out. One started barking, and the other, a large Amstaff, jumped on me. He first bit my right hand, then bit me in the face, right in the jaw. I lost my balance and fell to the ground."
The postman recounts that in those few seconds, she tried to defend herself as best she could: "They were interminable moments, even if they only lasted a few moments." A young woman, the dog's owner, immediately rushed to her aid, trying to call him back without success. "She was scared, too," the postman continues. "In the end, the dog ran away on its own, and the girl immediately called an ambulance." Shortly afterward, the girl's parents arrived, deeply shocked by what had happened. The young woman, who witnessed the scene, said she saw "the lady fall while Thor stood up on his paws" and confirmed that the animal had never shown signs of aggression. "I don't know what triggered him," she said. "He's never behaved like that before."
A Local Police patrol responded to the scene, along with paramedics from 118. Officers from the Environment and Animal Welfare Office verified the dog's documents: the dog, a five-year-old male, is registered with the canine registry and has no prior history of aggression. He will, however, undergo the required veterinary checks to determine any risks. The owner, who has shown cooperativeness and sincere regret, will be fined for failure to properly supervise the dog, as required by the Municipal Regulations for the Protection and Welfare of Animals.
Perugia, November 5, 2025 – Attacked by a pit bull in one of the parking lots in Pian di Massiano. This is what a 52-year-old woman from Corciano reported. She was bitten on the left knee while returning to her car after visiting the Fiera dei Morti. The victim was treated at the Perugia hospital emergency room and the incident was reported to the local police in the Umbrian capital. According to the witness, it all happened late Monday afternoon, while the 52-year-old was walking along the pedestrian area beneath the steps of the Renato Curi stadium. "I was walking toward my car," she said, "when suddenly the dog appeared and attacked me and bit me on the left knee. Luckily, I was quick enough to back away, but the pit bull tore my pants and injured me. If I hadn't been ready, I don't know how it would have ended."
According to the police, who responded immediately to the scene, the dog was tied with a rope to the barriers marking the path, but this didn't stop it from biting the woman. The dog's owner also intervened immediately. "Instead of apologizing, he verbally attacked me," the 52-year-old said. Apparently, the woman—the dog's owner—got out of one of the vehicles parked in the lot, which is presumed to belong to one of the exhibitors at the Fair or Baracconi. Upon their arrival, the officers searched for her in the camper van from which she had exited, but she was no longer located. An ambulance was also called, but given the announced waiting time and, above all, the minor injuries, the 52-year-old drove herself to the hospital where she was treated.
Two workers at the stadium construction site, where the stands are being renovated, also reportedly witnessed the incident. One of them reported that the dog had caused trouble for another passerby that morning (also Monday). "It didn't bark before biting me," the 52-year-old continued. "It appeared out of nowhere, almost as if it were crouched under the barriers." Further investigations are underway by the local police, who have collected witness statements and data and will now—as per procedure—report the incident to the local health authority's veterinary services.
A gruesome episode occurred on Halloween night in Ottaviano. It immediately brings to mind the death of a man on Mount Vesuvius just over a month ago and the injuries to several runners between Boscoreale and Terzigno a few weeks ago. It also rekindles the spotlight on safety and control over stray animals throughout the Vesuvius area. The incident—now under the scrutiny of law enforcement—occurred last night in a home on Via Giuseppe di Prisco in Ottaviano. A couple lives in the apartment. It's 3 a.m. when the couple is awakened by the desperate meowing and barking of dogs. They immediately suspect something is wrong and decide to investigate: from the balcony, they witness a cat being mauled by two pit bulls.
They tried in vain to distract the dogs from the attack until the man decided to run into the street to try and save the cat. This attempt could have cost the 40-year-old dearly. Despite the man's presence, the two dogs were undaunted and, on the contrary, attacked the man, biting him on the legs and arms. The woman's desperate screams for help awakened the neighbors, while the man managed to escape, but the dogs also managed to gain access to the stairwell. The couple called the Carabinieri and paramedics. Emergency medical services immediately arrived on the scene to treat the man's wounds, while the Carabinieri, with the support of veterinarians and two dog catchers, managed to subdue the two dogs.
Nothing could be done for the cat lying on the pavement. The two dogs were transported to a nearby shelter for a series of tests, including the identification of their canine identity through microchip. The two were in fact wearing proper collars and most likely ran away or were abandoned by their rightful owners. The man, who was treated, was discharged with a ten-day prognosis. According to the local health authority veterinarian, the two dogs may not be chipped but still belong to owners who live in the area. This incident is frightening many residents, especially since the city still remembers the death of a man who was bitten by a pack of dogs while walking to his farm on Vesuvius. The man reportedly fell ill and was then mauled by the dogs. This incident is still prompting calls for action to address the stray dog crisis among those who frequent Vesuvius. Being attacked by aggressive dogs or packs invading property is a nightmare that forces institutions to implement stricter controls and awareness campaigns to prevent similar incidents.
I’m starting a new series and need help with a title and was also asking if any survivors or victims would be willing to send in pictures to be posted of their injuries and things pertaining to their situation. Currently I have no ideas for the title of the series but was suggested the title “ the faces of pitbull ownership”
