3 dog breeds responsible for 70 percent of bites
Residents of Illinois may be interested in a new study looking into which dog breeds are responsible for the most bites. The study published by Merritt Clifton found that 70 percent of dog bites came from three dog breeds and their mixes. The dog breeds that have been found to bite the most are Rottweilers, […]
Pit bulls thought to be responsible for many dog attacks
Many Illinois residents have probably heard about the potential dangers of owning or even simply being around pit bulls. When in the wrong hands, this breed of dog is known to be involved in numerous dog bite incidents across the nation. What many people may not realize is just how damaging these dog attacks can […]
Police kill pit bull returning for second attack
A 56-year-old woman and her mini-Doberman pinscher both suffered injuries on June 26 during an attack from a pit bull in a Chicago suburb. This marked the second report in the Chicago area that week in which a pit bull attacked a dog and its owner. Just two days earlier, a Yorkshire terrier was killed […]
2 pit bulls attack an Illinois senior citizen and kill her dog
Multiple defendants have been sued in connection with an alleged dog attack in Illinois. The woman bringing the action claims that as she attempted to deliver a package on June 11, 2013, she was bitten while being attacked by a dog owned by the defendants. Her suit was filed with the Cook County Circuit Court […]
Cook County suit over dog attack claims
Multiple defendants have been sued in connection with an alleged dog attack in Illinois. The woman bringing the action claims that as she attempted to deliver a package on June 11, 2013, she was bitten while being attacked by a dog owned by the defendants. Her suit was filed with the Cook County Circuit Court […]
Illinois woman sentenced to jail for dog attack
An Illinois woman was sentenced to jail on June 6 after pleading guilty to one count of reckless conduct after her pit bull mix dogs attacked a 5-year-old boy. She will be required to spend the next 30 weekends in jail. According to the report, the attack took place in 2010. The authorities stated that […]
Official action rare in dog bite cases
Many Illinois residents consider their dog to be a cherished member of the family, but they understand that even well behaved companion animals can sometimes act unpredictably. However, official legal action relating to a dog attack is quite rare, and the state’s attorney has only pursued two such cases in the last six years. While a vicious […]
State declines to prosecute pit bull owner following attack
On June 2, the Ogle County state’s attorney announced that the owner of three pit bulls involved in an incident that occurred in April will not face any criminal charges. A 63-year-old retired teacher was jogging in her Ashton neighborhood when she was attacked by three pit bulls. Her husband happened to be riding by […]
Dog bites higher in Illinois than other states
The owner of an Australian Shepherd in another state has been charged in connection with a dog bite incident. The dog allegedly bit an 8-year-old girl as she got off the school bus. The woman who owns the dog faces several charges, including harboring a dangerous dog, a dog license violation and confinement of dogs. […]
Dog bite involving child leads to charges for owner
The owner of an Australian Shepherd in another state has been charged in connection with a dog bite incident. The dog allegedly bit an 8-year-old girl as she got off the school bus. The woman who owns the dog faces several charges, including harboring a dangerous dog, a dog license violation and confinement of dogs. […]