Kenneth Phillips, one of the nation’s most prominent lawyers specializing in dog bite litigation, pinned much of the blame on Pit Bulls, which have become one of the most popular breeds in America. 1 dog demographic for dog bites pit bulls? Utah Woman, 63, Dies After Attack by Son’s 7 Pit BullsOn November 8, 2023, a 63-year-old Utah woman was reported dead, one week after she was mauled by her 38-year-old son’s seven Pit Bulls in her backyard. “About 800,000 people receive hospital treatment for dog bites in the US each year according to the American Veterinary Association, and Pit Bulls are responsible for more attacks than any other,” the Daily Mail stated. POSITIONS ON PIT BULLS BY MAJOR U.S. HUMANE GROUPS\Pit Bulls: Everything to Know | Best Friends Animal SocietyPosition Statement on Pit Bulls | ASPCAAll dogs are equal | The Humane Society of the United States(Phyllis M. Daugherty is a former Los Angeles City employee, an animal activist and a contributor to CityWatch.)

Source: Los Angeles Times January 30, 2024 08:27 UTC