Posts tagged dog

• What to Do If a Dog Attacks You

  Council Wooten | February 07, 2012 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  If you are the victim of a dog bite, it can be quite a terrifying experience, even if the wound is not serious. It is important to remain calm if you or a loved one is attacked. First, be...

• Florida County Proposes Ban on Tethering Dogs

  Orman Kimbrough, Jr. | January 03, 2012 9:43 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Officials in Tavares County, Florida are looking to alter an ordinance that would place restrictions on how dog owners are allowed to tether their pets, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Some...

• Minimize Your Risk of a Dog Attack

  Council Wooten | December 27, 2011 9:47 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in America every year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. One in five requires medical attention following the dog...

• Young Girl Bitten By Dog In Florida

  Ed Normand | November 29, 2011 9:21 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A 4-year-old child suffered injuries after a vicious dog attack at a McDonalds in Madeira Beach, according to sources. The child was with her grandparents when the dog bit her in the lip. The...

• Rotweiller Kills Florida Toddler

  Eddie Farah | December 15, 2009 11:28 AM | 0 CommentsJacksonville, FL Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  A 20-month old little Florida boy was attacked and killed by a Rottweiler after dropping his cookie on the floor, according to law enforcement authorities in New Port Richey, Florida. The baby was...

• Dog Bite Prevention

  Margaret Embry | May 26, 2009 11:48 AM | 2 CommentsTallahassee, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The recent National Dog Bite Prevention Week created awareness of how big the problem of dog bites is in the United States, as well as provided education on how to prevent dog bites. According to...

• Did You Know Next Week Is Dog Bite Prevention Week?

  Sandy Grinnell | May 16, 2009 4:57 PM | 2 CommentsOrlando, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Dogs may be man's best friend, but according to the CDC over 4.5 million people are the victims of a dog bite every year. In 2006, 885,000 victims had injuries serious enough that they needed...

• Five Dog Bites in Four Days in Albert Lea

  Shannon Weidemann | July 14, 2008 10:56 PM | 0 CommentsTallahassee, FL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A Minnesota city had five reported dog bite attacks in a four day period in June. The dog bites appeared to be unrelated. One of the incidents involved a dog attacking a mail carrier. Animal Control...

• Florida Dog Bite Victim Awarded $3.7 Million by Jury

  Chrissie Cole | August 15, 2007 12:04 AM | 0 CommentsFt. Myers, FL Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  A woman who suffered life-long injuries in a ferocious dog attack was awarded $3.7 million by jurors, Thursday. The jury found Delray Beach city officials partially responsible for the attack, in fact, more so than the dog owners.The jury assigned 40 percent of the blame to the homeowner and 60 percent to Delray Beach, making the city potentially liable for over $2.2 million dollars in...

• Dog Attacks Nine Year Old

  Chrissie Cole | July 13, 2007 1:06 AM | 0 CommentsFt. Myers, FL Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  A nine-year-old boy walking home, Saturday afternoon, suffered a dog bite by an American Bull Dog on Mystic Avenue, in New Port Richie.The boy was transported by helicopter to the hospital with a dog bite on the leg. The dog was taken into custody by Pasco Animal Services while Pasco Sheriff's Office and Animal Services continues to investigate the incident.If you or a loved one has suffered a...