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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — Southern Idaho postal carriers are reporting an increasing number of dog bites and close encounters with dogs as they deliver a growing number of packages to doors and porches this holiday season. The injurious scenario is often the same; Postal carrier walks up to a house to deliver a package, the customer opens the door, the dog runs out the door and bites the carrier. According to USPS District Manager Laura Hubrich, these dog attacks are preventable. “If a carrier delivers a package or a certified letter to your front door, place your dog into a separate room and close the door before opening the front door,” Hubrich said. “Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate-glass windows to get at strangers.” So far this holiday season, three Southern Idaho postal carriers have suffered dog bites with hundreds of reported close calls. Some of the attacks resulted in medical attention beyond first-aid, and in carriers being … [Read more...]
Prior ‘dangerous dog’ designation not needed for prosecution – Ohio
COLUMBUS — A dog must not have been previously designated as dangerous under Ohio law for an owner to be prosecuted when the pet attacks someone, the Ohio Supreme Court held Tuesday. But the court went on to say in a Hamilton County case that the dog owner’s conviction for failing to confine the animal should be reversed because the prosecution failed to meet its burden of proof. The decision as to whether a prior dangerous-dog designation is required in such a case resolves a dispute raised by two separate appellate court rulings that reached different conclusions. The decision stems from a 2016 incident for which Joseph Jones, of Cincinnati, was prosecuted for letting his American pit bull terrier off its leash. He said he removed the leash so his dog could protect him from an approaching stray. The two dogs interacted well together, but the stray then attacked a small Chinese Crested Hairless dog being walked by Alyssa Rushing, who had just exited the same apartment … [Read more...]
Dog came ‘flying out’ and bit letter carrier multiple times – Canada News
A letter carrier who was bitten by a dog at a Saanich home on Monday remains off work, prompting her union local to urge people to keep their pets under control. "We're just wanting to use it as an opportunity to say to the public: 'Please take that extra time to put your dog in another room before you open the door,' " said Jessica Dempster, president of Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 850. "And then we avoid incidents like this altogether." Dempster said the incident happened just before 11 a.m. She said the carrier had to ring the doorbell at the home because she was carrying a parcel requiring a signature. "This time of year, we're ringing doorbells a lot more. We've got a lot more parcels." Dempster said the carrier has been on the job for some time. "She's an experienced carrier, but there's nothing you can do when a door opens and a dog comes out," she said. "The dog was partially barricaded, but the barricade was not sufficient. "The dog just came … [Read more...]
City aims to crack down on loose dogs – Cassville, MO
Cassville officials budget for catch equipment, plan to use existing facility. After months of pleas, led by Cassville resident Nadean Davis, the city of Cassville gave an answer as to what they plan to do to curb loose and aggressive dogs within city limits. Mayor Bill Shiveley said the city considered three options during budget hearings in November. Option one was to stay the course, with no action taken. Fiscally, this would be $0 for start-up and carry annual reoccurring costs of up to $250. Option two was to develop a more complete animal control program with a leash law, pet registration, a new facility, an animal control vehicle and a dedicated animal control officer. Estimated costs were $200,000 at start-up and annual costs of about $75,000. The third option was a hybrid solution, wherein the city will make a concerted effort to enforce the existing ordinances without a leash law or pet registration. “After looking at everything and discussing it at the budget … [Read more...]
Group of dogs attacks four people in Akron – Update
Owner of pit bulls faces 21 charges after attacks in Akron Update: Oct 11, 2019 Full Story: Four people, including a mail carrier, were attacked by a group of dogs in two incidents in Akron on Monday morning. Officers responded to the 800 block of Reed Avenue in East Akron for a report of three dogs biting. The dogs were gone by the time police arrived. A 36-year-old Norton woman told police she was getting out of her van when she was attacked around 10:30 a.m. Monday. She said she was knocked to the ground, and the dogs bit her along both sides of her body, from her torso to her feet. A 32-year-old Akron man heard the woman screaming and tried to fight off the dogs. He was bit numerous times on the left arm. The dogs then attacked a 38-year-old Akron mail carrier on the back of his left thigh. He sprayed the dogs with pepper spray, and they retreated, running east. He had puncture marks on his pants, but he didn’t believe the dogs bit his leg. The man and woman … [Read more...]
A 63-year-old man has died because of a rare infection traced back to a lick from his dog
A 63-year-old man from Germany has died because of a rare infection traced back to a lick from his dog. “Pet owners with flu-like symptoms should urgently seek medical advice when their symptoms exceed those of a simple viral infection, which in this case were severe dyspnoea and petechiae. The disease contracted by the man, who was admitted to Red Cross Hospital in Bremen, Germany, was due to the bacterium capnocytophaga canimorsus. It’s found most commonly in the mouths of cats and dogs, and is transmitted to humans in rare cases, usually through an animal bite. The most susceptible are those who suffer from immunodeficiency, splenectomy or alcohol abuse, but the report notes that the patient didn’t suffer from those conditions. In this case, the man had also not been bitten. Instead, he was only licked by his pet during the weeks before he was admitted to the hospital. When the man arrived at the Red Cross Hospital, he reported severe symptoms for three days, such as an … [Read more...]
On Saturday mornings I go for a run around the neighborhood.
Testimonial - Occupational Dog Bite Safety - www.Bulliray.com: Your email reminded me that I wanted to share a dog related experience with you… On Saturday mornings I go for a run around the neighborhood, usually about four laps. One morning as I rounded a bend I heard a dog running up behind me, so I did as I was trained to do: turn and aggressively yell “NO!” It worked, and the dog turned and went away. I don’t know what it was about that day but, sure enough on the next lap a couple blocks away another dog came running out at me, this time I barely caught it out of the corner of my eye. I did the same thing and got the same result. The good news is that the technique works. Unfortunately though, now I am apparently known as that crazy guy who runs around the neighborhood yelling at dogs! Oh well, I’d rather have the stigma than stitches! Keep up the good work, Glen www.Ocalafl.org #safetytraining #training #dogbite #dogbiteprevention #bulliray … [Read more...]
National Fuel employees receive training on how to handle dangerous dogs-Bulli Ray
https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/national-fuel-employees-receive-training-on-how-to-handle-dangerous-dogs/ … [Read more...]
Woman bitten in face after trying to kiss growling 200-pound dog in Brockville, FL
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla — A woman was bitten on the face by a dog in Brooksville after trying to kiss it, deputies say. It happened early Wednesday morning. Hernando County Sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue were called to Canal Drive in Brooksville about a dog bite. Deputies say four adults share the residence. Two of the people had recently rescued a 200-pound Bull Mastiff from a man known only as Mike in Floral City. Two of the residents got home late after a night at the bar, and the dog became aggressive and started growling at all four residents. One said they had only had the dog for a week or so, and it had never shown aggression before. For unknown reasons, one woman approached the dog and leaned down to kiss it on the face. The dog then bit her on the face, on the left cheek and lip area. Another person was also bitten by the dog on the hand when he tried to intervene. The residents were eventually able to corral the dog it to a bedroom. The woman was taken to a local … [Read more...]
Humane Society volunteer found dead after dog bite at shelter in Fort Pierce, FL
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Workers euthanized the pit bull mix involved in an attack that left a Humane Society volunteer dead. Authorities on Thursday afternoon responded to a report of a dog bite at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County's Second Chance Shelter in Fort Pierce. Police found Christine Liquori dead in the play area. The medical examiner said Friday she bled to death. The Humane Society told CBS12 News there were no witnesses to the attack and it's not known how long she was in the play area before someone found her. David Robertson, the Executive Director of the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, said the dog that killed Christine Liquori, a longtime shelter volunteer, had arrived at the society's Fort Pierce Second Chance Shelter eight days earlier and had been up for adoption for two days. On Thursday, the dog brutally attacked Liquori, killing her, in an outside play yard pen. Liquori was alone with the dog when it attacked her. Read more … [Read more...]
