Analyses of U.S. dog-attack data attribute 76% of fatalities between 2005 and 2019 to pit bull terriers and rottweilers, a finding echoed by CDC research and advocacy groups. Read On…
After four hours volunteering at an animal shelter, NICU nurse Christie Williams adopted Sarah, a blue nose pit bull who had been placed on the euthanasia list; Williams says the dog immediately showed relief and trust. Read On…
A pit bull mix was discovered tethered by a metal chain in a wooded area near a bike path in Amsterdam, New York, on Dec. 1 and was taken to a pet shelter for care after being rescued by police. The New York State Humane Society has offered a $1,000 reward for the dog's owner. Read On…
A 62-year-old man was fatally mauled by three pit bulls on the Mason Creek Hike-and-Bike Trail near the 2500 block of Porter Road on Dec. 15, 2025. The dogs then ran into a neighborhood and attacked a mother and her 3-year-old, both hospitalized and expected to recover. Harris County deputies captured the animals after about four hours; one was euthanized and two were quarantined for 10 days. Read On…
Clifton, a large pit bull terrier at Chicago Animal Care and Control, was adopted after a volunteer’s visit and a video that highlighted his gentle nature. Read On…
Cathy, writing in the San Antonio Express-News on July 19, 2025, pushed back against a reader’s warning about pit bulls, saying behavior — not breed — determines a dog’s risk and urging responsible ownership. Read On…