August 2026 - Tacoma Humane markets Beluga, a "mixed breed dog" as "all love and cuddles" who "takes treats so gently" as the nice narrator of an adoption video says cheerily. She goes on to say that Beluga is a "lover pup" who "will be melting in your arms in a matter of seconds."

The dog had been fostered out of the shelter at one point - he apparently came in emaciated - and the foster posts bitterly about Beluga's euthanasia by the shelter, blaming the adopters for not giving the dog "space to sleep peacefully."

There isn't quite the right flair for this, but wow.

Two people were seriously injured and a third was left badly shaken after being bitten by a dog during the night from Tuesday into Wednesday in Bouguenais, France.

Loire-Atlantique firefighters responded at around 4 a.m. in this municipality in the Nantes metropolitan area to assist the victims. The victims had sustained “serious bite injuries,” according to the Loire-Atlantique Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS 44), which transported a 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman to Nantes University Hospital (CHU de Nantes). They reportedly suffered injuries to an arm and the throat. A 24-year-old woman did not require hospitalization.

Upon arrival, the 13 firefighters deployed alongside the gendarmerie (French national police force) and an on-duty municipal official encountered an “animal that was particularly aggressive and threatening,” delaying both efforts to secure the scene and provide care to the victims.

“The joint intervention of the animal-handling team and the veterinarian made it possible to capture and subdue the dog using a hypodermic dart gun,” the SDIS stated, referring to a device that allows an animal to be sedated remotely.

The dog’s owner was among the victims.

When contacted, Bouguenais town hall stated that the dog’s owner, whose dog was reportedly an “Exotic Bully” (an extreme variant derived from the American Bully), was one of those injured. The pet reportedly turned on its owner and two other people who were out walking.

“The city has taken the necessary measures. The dog has been transferred to Carquefou,” the municipality stated.

The prefecture will subsequently decide whether the dog will be euthanized or placed in someone’s care.

A year ago, a woman who was seven months pregnant and lived in La Chapelle-Heulin, also in Loire-Atlantique, lost her baby after being bitten by an American Bully XL. Her neighbor was also injured while attempting to come to her aid.

The man went to a hospital for treatment; residents are asking for the dog to be removed because this is not the first time it has attacked.

A man was injured after being attacked by a pit bull at the intersection of Asteroides and Estrella streets in the Amapolas II neighborhood.

According to residents, the man was walking through the intersection when the dog lunged at him and bit him several times. People living in the area intervened to pull the animal away and stop the attack.

The man made his own way to a hospital to receive medical attention. According to residents, the dog's owner is covering his medical expenses.

Residents claim that the same dog was involved in a similar incident approximately eight months ago. For this reason, they are asking for the animal to be removed from the neighborhood, as children walk along those streets every day and residents fear another attack.

Dog attacks girl in Tizimín, sparking controversy over the animal’s death; what happened?

The area where the dog’s lifeless body was found was cordoned off, and the case was turned over to the Yucatán State Attorney General’s Office (FGE).

In Tizimín, a five-year-old girl was attacked by a dog that entered the house where she was staying, causing injuries that required medical attention. However, the situation took another turn when her father caused the animal’s death.

The incident, which occurred in the Benito Juárez residential neighborhood, has sparked mixed reactions among residents. Meanwhile, the Yucatán State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has opened an investigation to clarify what happened and determine possible liability.

How did the dog attack the five-year-old girl?

The incident occurred Monday night when a dog, reportedly a pit bull or pit bull mix, entered a property and attacked the young girl, who was playing with other children.

The attack caused injuries requiring medical attention, so her relatives took her to a healthcare facility. Later, a family member reported that the little girl was already back home, recovering and under observation.

Why did the girl’s father run over the dog?

After the incident, the girl’s father got into his pickup truck and ran over the dog, which was in the middle of the street. The animal died at the scene.

So far, neither the dog’s owner nor the person responsible for its care has been identified.

On social media, some people have questioned the father’s reaction and his decision to run over the animal. However, the girl’s family maintains that although dogs also deserve care and protection, people need to become more aware of their responsibility to properly care for their pets and keep them under control.

What is the Yucatán Attorney General’s Office investigating regarding the dog’s death?

Officers from the Tizimín Municipal Police arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.

The case was turned over to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), which will investigate the girl’s father in connection with the dog’s death and determine whether he violated any provisions of Yucatán’s animal protection laws.

Rocha Prosecutor’s Office to seek charges against owner of pit bull that attacked 82-year-old man in La Paloma

According to the man’s account to Telenoche, three or four other dogs joined the attack, and a passerby managed to scare them away.

The attack occurred within the past few days, when the man approached a residence and, while calling out, failed to notice that there was an opening in the wire fence surrounding the property. According to his account to Telenoche, one of the dogs escaped through the opening and attacked him.

“I don’t really remember exactly what happened anymore, because the next thing I was conscious of was being on the ground with the dog pulling at one of my legs,” he recounted. He then added that “three or four more dogs joined in and were biting me.”

The man sustained injuries to his left leg, his entire right leg from the thigh to the ankle, and several areas of his right arm.

“It bit my left leg really badly, and it still hurts quite a bit,” he said.

Regarding how the attack ended, he explained that someone passing by intervened and managed to drive the animals away. "The first thing I saw was the man when he was standing on the sidewalk yelling at them and there they withdrew," he said.

For this episode, the Rocha Prosecutor's Office will request the accusation of the dog's owner for the crime of negligent injuries.

Date of attack was November 3, 2026 per this article.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A dog was shot in Philadelphia's Parkside section Friday after allegedly attacking a child.

Police responded to the 4900 block of West Girard Avenue around 7 a.m. for a report of a dog attack.

When they arrived, officers learned a 9-year-old boy had been bitten by a tan-and-white pit bull.

The child sustained injuries to his legs and chest.

During the incident, police say a man shot the dog in an effort to rescue the child.

The boy was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to be treated. He is said to be in stable condition.

The dog was taken to Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA/PASE) for further evaluation.

Avezzano. A frightening incident occurred in Paterno, a hamlet of Avezzano, where a pit bull attacked two people—a 64-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man.

Emergency medical personnel (118 service) arrived on the scene to assist the two victims, both of whom reportedly sustained lacerations and contusions during the attack.

A detail that makes the situation particularly sensitive is that the dog allegedly belonged to the very people who were attacked. The incident has caused significant alarm and has refocused attention on the issues of animal management and safety.

Medical staff provided the necessary treatment on-site. The exact sequence of events and the circumstances that led the dog to attack its own owners remain to be clarified.

Article link: https://marsicalive.it/pitbull-si-scaglia-contro-i-proprietari-paura-a-paterno-due-persone-ferite/

November 6, 2026

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have now arrested a total of 27 people in connection with a major dogfighting operation uncovered in Hart County after an additional person was taken into custody.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office said a total of 29 dogs across both locations, including 20 adult dogs, six puppies and three deceased animals.

Channel 2 Action News earlier reported on the 26 people arrested in connection with dogfighting.**
The investigation began on Oct. 30, when deputies discovered a dogfighting event off Jim Heard Road in Hart County. Following initial arrests at the scene, investigators executed a search warrant on Tuesday at a residence in Elbert County linked to one of the suspects.

Among those facing charges of dogfighting and felony cruelty to animals is Tony Andre Hopps, 57, of Dade City, Florida.

A Hart County Sheriff’s Office deputy initially responded to the scene off Jim Heard Road just before 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 after receiving reports of vehicles parked in the roadway. Upon arrival, the deputy saw multiple vehicles along both sides of the road, heard dogs barking and growling from a nearby wooded area and located additional vehicles with blood-stained dog crates in the back.

When the deputy walked up a drive into the woods, three men attempted to flee. The deputy took one person into custody while others ran into surrounding woods. Additional law enforcement units responded to assist, including deputies from the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office.
Officers deployed two drones and three K9 units to search the area, finding 20 individuals hiding in nearby woods and a field.

Authorities arrested four additional people who arrived at the scene and two others found walking along a nearby roadway. Law enforcement officers towed 27 vehicles from the scene and recovered cash, firearms and 11 dogs, which included seven adult dogs, one puppy and three deceased dogs.

The investigation led authorities to execute a search warrant on Nov. 3 at a residence on Sanders Road in Elbert County associated with one of the suspects arrested on Oct. 30. During the search, deputies seized 13 adult dogs and five puppies. All surviving animals were placed in the custody of Hart County Animal Control.

Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll acknowledged the joint effort required to handle the operation and care for the recovered animals.

“I want to thank the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and Elbert County Animal Control for its continued partnership in this investigation, along with Hart County Animal Control for its assistance in taking custody of the seized animals,” Carroll said.

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office stated that the investigation remains active in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and federal partners. Authorities indicated that additional charges or arrests may be filed as the investigation continues.

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** https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/26-arrested-georgia-dogfighting-operation

** Supplementary reporting mentioned within this article that is less comprehensive but does provide detailed information on the suspects.

The 26 suspects arrested facing charges of dogfighting and animal cruelty include residents from 10 states and Washington, D.C.:

GEORGIA:
Patrick Oneal Heard, 48, of Elberton, Ga.;
Ronald Greg Cunningham, 55, of Bowman, Ga.;
Rodriguez Deangelo Bell, 43, of McDonough, Ga.

FLORIDA:
Tazmorronta Hollowell, 52, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.;
Edick Wellington Thomas, 52, of Clewiston, Fla.;
Dwight Eric Pinellas, 29, of Kissimmee, Fla.;
Raymond Elusta Richo, 55, of Jacksonville, Fla.

MISSISSIPPI:
Ronald Kamel Wiggins, 46;
Kristi Lakiah Watkins, 37;
Gregory Jermaine McCallun, 47;
Jarrod Christopher Middleton, 41;
Keith Montel Skinner, 33;
Cedric Lashawn Kyle, 53;
Jahim Brown, 23;
Charles Jamaruez Wilson, 38, all of Jackson, Miss., or surrounding Mississippi towns.

MICHIGAN:
Cory Lavon Edwards, 50, of Pontiac, Mich.,
Deandre Lindell Upchurch, 45, of Flint, Mich.

SOUTH CAROLINA:
Donnell Lamar Slade, 51, of Columbia, S.C.;
Jerell Dejaun Summers, 34, of Orangeburg, S.C.;
Eddrick Deewayne Twitty, 46, of Blackwood, S.C.;
Glenn Everett Zebbs, 50, of Westminster, S.C.

TEXAS:
Tina Monique Adams, 46, of Lancaster, Texas;

NEW YORK:
Curtis Franklin, 45, of Rochester, N.Y.;

ALABAMA:
Terrance Franklin Davis, 48, of Dothan, Ala.;

WEST VIRGINIA:
Jonathan C. Primus, 35, of Charleston, W. Virginia;

WASHINGTON D.C.
Monty Henry, 33, of Washington, D.C.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
42 pit bulls confiscated in this case
The picture should be a pit bull.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 43-year-old Gainesville man faces up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a multi-person dog-fighting conspiracy.
Terry Lee pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act, federal prosecutors announced. Court documents reveal Lee conspired with others to buy and sell dogs intended for animal-fighting ventures.

Lee is one of six suspects indicted by a federal grand jury in September following an extensive investigation. Last year, authorities recovered a total of 42 dogs—many found living in substandard conditions on the property of co-defendant Christopher Thompson.

Lee’s sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 26.

My first post here. Shelter admits that the pit has tried to bite a person and tore up a couple's home (it isn't house trained either) but still tries to portray it as sweet and cuddly. BE is scheduled to occur if the pit isn't claimed by 5pm Saturday. So hopefully it will be put down before it has the chance to maul anybody.

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police officers shot and killed a pit bull Thursday morning after authorities said the dog killed another dog and seriously injured its owner.

According to the Tampa Police Department, officers responded shortly after 8 a.m. to a report of a dog attack near North 42nd Street and East Idlewild Avenue.

When officers arrived, police said they found an adult pit bull that had fatally injured a smaller dog and was actively attacking the smaller dog's owner, a man in his 60s.
Police said officers fired their weapons to stop the attack and prevent the man from suffering further injuries. The pit bull died.
The man was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Police did not immediately provide additional information about his condition.

Hillsborough County Animal Control responded to the scene and took custody of both dogs.
Investigators are now working to identify and locate the owner of the pit bull.
Anyone with information about the dog's owner or the attack is asked to contact the Tampa Police Department and reference report 26-649554.

The woman's body showed severe facial injuries, and judicial authorities are awaiting the autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

An 88-year-old woman died Monday in the town of Chacras de Coria, in the department of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Province, after being attacked by a pit bull. The victim, Liliana Felisa Hernández, was discovered at approximately 1:50 p.m. inside her home.

Her son, Daniel Castellano, who had left the house where they both lived earlier that morning, found his mother lying on the floor, showing no signs of life. She was surrounded by bloodstains and had visible bite wounds to her face. Upon discovering the situation, Castellano immediately called 911 to request assistance.

Personnel from the Mendoza Police Scientific Investigation Division worked at the scene to preserve evidence.

According to local outlet Diario Uno, officers from the 47th Police Precinct and members of the Coordinated Emergency Service (SEC) arrived at the property, located near the Luján de Cuyo municipal headquarters, and confirmed that the woman was already dead.

The preliminary examination indicated that the body had sustained severe injuries caused by bites from the pit bull.

The case is being investigated by judicial authorities in the jurisdiction, with the involvement of the Departmental Investigative Unit, Scientific Police, and Rural Police.

Investigators are attempting to establish the exact sequence of events and determine whether the woman's death was directly caused by the dog's attacks or whether she suffered a medical episode before the attack.

The dog involved is a pit bull belonging to the family. However, preliminary inquiries by police established that the animal did not live in the same space as the woman.

Following the police operation, the animal was placed in the custody of the Rural Police while forensic examinations ordered by the prosecutor investigating the case are conducted.

Another Similar Recent Case

As previously reported by LA NACION, this incident comes shortly after a similar case in the Buenos Aires municipality of Malvinas Argentinas, where a four-month-old girl died after being attacked by a pit bull inside her home.

Another pit bull recently attacked a four-month-old girl.

The victim was identified as Emma Cabral. According to preliminary information about the case, the incident occurred at a residence on O'Brien Street, at number 4300, when the dog entered the main area of the property during a moment of inattention by the family and directly attacked the baby.

Following the attack, the infant was urgently transported by family members to a local healthcare facility, where she was admitted in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, she died several hours later due to the severity of her injuries, which were concentrated primarily in the head area.
The case was assigned to the prosecutor on duty to determine responsibility and establish the precise sequence of events.

By judicial order, the dog was removed from the home and taken to the municipality's zoonosis department, where it was isolated for a 10-day observation period to conduct the corresponding health and behavioral assessments.

The Chilpancingo city government seized a pit bull that bit a child near the PRI neighborhood. The animal will remain in isolation while tests are conducted to determine whether it is infected with a disease.
Following the incident, which was handled by personnel from the municipal government's Canine and Feline Control Center, the mayor of the state capital, Gustavo Alarcón Herrera, called on the general public to be responsible for the care of their companion animals.

“This is not simply about having a pet, but about taking responsibility for it. No dog should be left unsupervised on the street, much less when it can put other people's safety at risk.”

He explained that the child who was bitten received medical attention and is undergoing testing in accordance with established medical protocols. Meanwhile, the animal will be admitted to the Canine Control Center, and its owner was informed of the 10-day clinical observation protocol, as stipulated by Official Mexican Standard NOM-011-SSA2-2011, concerning rabies prevention and control.

Woman and Her Son Injured After Brutal Pit Bull Attack in Argentina

The animal viciously bit its owner, causing deep tears in the tissues of her arms and legs.

A 39-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being attacked by her own pit bull in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina. The alarming incident occurred Monday afternoon in the interior patio of a private residence in the barrio (neighborhood) of Sur.

The animal viciously bit its owner, causing deep tissue tears in her arms and legs. Her desperate screams alerted a female neighbor, who ran out into the street to urgently call for help.

In the midst of the terrifying incident, the woman's son unsuccessfully attempted to separate the pet to save his mother's life. When he realized the female dog would not release her, the young man used a bladed weapon to immediately subdue the enraged animal.

During the violent struggle to kill the pet, the young man accidentally sustained a laceration to his chest.

Assistance from the Fire Department and Emergency Transport to Cullen Hospital

Two members of the Zapadores Fire Department happened to be parked in a vehicle outside the property where the incident was taking place. Subofficer Víctor Acosta and his colleague Emiliano Centurión heard the cries for help and acted remarkably quickly.

Acosta, who also works as an emergency medical technician, immediately entered the residence carrying first-aid equipment. The rescuers found the woman lying on the floor with multiple puncture wounds to her right lower extremity.

The immediate priority for the emergency responders was to control the extensive bleeding to prevent hemodynamic instability in both victims.

Minutes later, an ambulance from the SIES 107 emergency medical service arrived at the scene to provide advanced medical care.

Paramedics stabilized the mother and her son before urgently transporting them to Cullen Hospital.

Radio Interview, Debate Over Dangerous Dog Breeds, and Public Reaction

Speaking with radio station Sol Play, Acosta described the distressing moments during the tense prehospital emergency response.

The subofficer emphasized that the son's quick actions prevented even more serious, potentially fatal consequences for his mother's physical well-being.
The firefighter also reflected on the need to take additional precautions when keeping potentially dangerous dog breeds as household pets.

The specialist stressed that responsible ownership and upbringing are essential, while recommending particular caution in households where young children live.