Dog Bite Prevention in Children

Orange Schools Ordered to Pay $1.8 million in Dog Bite Case
April 16, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel - Orlando, FL, USA

The Orange County School Board was ordered by the Florida Senate to pay $1.8 million to the parents of boy badly mauled by a neighborhood dog at Ridgewood Elementary School in 2003. The Senate voted 23-16 to approve the claims bill for Desnar and Mignone Decembre, parents of Daniel Decembre who was severely injured as an 8-year-old, second-grader while awaiting an afternoon tutoring class on the school grounds. A 50-pound dog, which lived next door to the school, raced onto the school playground and attacked Daniel as he tried to flee. Before teachers and other passersby separated the child from the dog, Daniel was badly bitten on the eyelids, cheeks and chin, lost much of his right ear and later had to have his left ear amputated. Daniel has undergone several surgeries since the attack, fell a year behind in school, and ... (more)

Toddler Suffers Injuries from Dog Bite
April 14, 2008 - WJIL TV - Carterville, IL, USA

JACKSON COUNTY -- A Jackson County toddler suffered serious dog bites to the face, neck and upper torso today. The incident happened in Murphysboro. Jackson County officials say the 2-year-old was bit after getting too close to the dog's mouth. The child's family released the dog, a chow mix, to authorities. The animal was immediately euthanized in order to test for rabies. The State Department of Public Heath is conducting those tests ... (more)

Families Deal With Dog Attacks
April 7, 2008 - WEEK-TV - EAST PEORIA, IL, USA

Two area boys are recovering in a hospital after two separate dog attacks over the weekend. James Blair the third needed 150 stiches and suffered a hairline skull fracture. On News 26 at six, Blair's grandmother - Theresa Miller - told us the dogs that attacked her grandson were kenneled.. which means they would be returned to Blair's father. Since that report, Blair's stepmother - Monica Blair - called News 26 and said ... (more)

Dog Attacks Boy in Walnut Hills
April 7, 2008 - WKRC TV Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH, USA

Two young boys playing in front of their house are attacked by a vicious dog. The seven and nine-year-old boys had marks on their faces from the attack. One of the children suffered several bites when the neighbor's dog got loose Gaff and Beresford Avenue in Walnut Hills. Rasheed Shakir witnessed the attack and ran over to scare the dog away. "He had a gash across, an inch across, 15 to 20 bites on this side of his face -- all holes no scrapes -- he got him on his left arm and I think he got him on this side of his cheek also," says Shakir. Dog owner Jason Cody says ... (more)

Season of Aggression - Dog Bites More Common During Warmer Weather
April 4, 2008 - Marshall News Messenger - Marshall, TX, USA

The weather was balmy in Marshall on the first day of spring perfect for a mother to take a walk with her two young sons, or so it seemed. The outcome was, however, unpleasant and unexpected. A neighborhood dog bit Isaac Alvarado, 7, and Abran Alvarado, 3, and the dog was, consequently, euthanized. Bites are not uncommon, said Marshall Animal Control Officer Evelyn Sepulvado and they are occurrences she expects more of in the months ahead. "We see a lot of dog bites this time of year," she said. "We've been cooped up all winter and, with the warmer weather, people want to get outside. "Several factors come into play," Ms. Sepulvado said, noting spring is mating season for animals and both male and female dogs will seek out the opposite sex. They also become more aggressive. That's why we feel so strongly about ... (more)

Responsible Dog Owners
March 31, 2008 - Ada Evening News - Ada, OK, USA - Randy Mitchell, Staff Writer

Recently, the United States Postal Service issued several press releases urging postal employees to ask residents to help prevent dog attacks through responsible pet ownership. When many people think of these problem situations, they imagine a yapping little ankle-biter which is more bark than bite. In reality, these situations can often be horrific, vicious maulings. These attacks are more often caused by resident owned canines rather than strays. One case in Oklahoma recently involved a mixed breed dog which was part wolf. The animal belonged to a customer and attacked a carrier from behind. It knocked the carrier to the ground, and ravaged his leg. Another horrific case involved ... (more)

Dog Bites Vancouver Girl In Face
March 27, 2008 - KPTV.com - Portland, OR, USA

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A dog attacked a girl in front of her northeast Vancouver home Thursday. The girl was waiting for the school bus with her mother when the dog somehow got loose from its home across the street and ran toward her. Her mother said she tried to hide her daughter behind her, but the dog was too quick and managed to bite her daughter's face. The girl is going to be OK but ... (more)

Dog Attack Leaves Five Children Hurt
March 15, 2008 - Statesman Journal - Salem, OR, USA

A group of children were bitten after dogs were reported running loose Friday afternoon in northeast Salem, officials said. About 3:45 p.m., five children between ages 8 and 10 were walking from a school bus stop near Meadow Park Loop NE near Fisher Road when they were attacked, Marion County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lt. Sheila Lorance said. A passing driver stopped to help and call 911, Lorance said. A 9-year-old and a 10-year-old were taken to Salem Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, Lorance said. Lorance described the bites as ... (more)

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