Teen attacked by family's pit bull in Mesa
A teenage boy was taken to the hospital Friday after his family pit bull attacked his face.
The attack happened near Dobson Road and Main Street around 5 p.m., said Dave Johnson, a Mesa Fire Department spokesman.
It was unclear what caused the attack, but Johnson said the 18-year-old had serious puncture wounds across his face.
He was taken to Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center for treatment.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Surgeon: No place for pit bulls, rottweilers around children | ajc.com
Surgeon: No place for pit bulls, rottweilers around children ajc.com
One little girl's scalp and ears were gone. Other children have suffered head injuries, damage to their tracheas, and critical face wounds. And there are the children who don't survive.
In 2009, 29 children were admitted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for treatment of serious injuries due to dog attacks, according to a pediatric surgeon. Those children represent the most severely injured. Dozens of others arrive at hospital emergency rooms for treatment for dog bites.
"Unfortunately, a lot of times, it's the family dog or the neighbors' dog," Dr. Mark Wulkan told the AJC. "People get this false sense of security."
The death of a 5-day-old Rockdale newborn by the family's pit bull heightens the need for people to use extreme caution with having certain dog breeds near children.
"There's no place for pit bulls or rottweilers around children," said Wulkan, Children's Healthcare surgeon in chief and an associate professor at Emory.
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One little girl's scalp and ears were gone. Other children have suffered head injuries, damage to their tracheas, and critical face wounds. And there are the children who don't survive.
In 2009, 29 children were admitted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for treatment of serious injuries due to dog attacks, according to a pediatric surgeon. Those children represent the most severely injured. Dozens of others arrive at hospital emergency rooms for treatment for dog bites.
"Unfortunately, a lot of times, it's the family dog or the neighbors' dog," Dr. Mark Wulkan told the AJC. "People get this false sense of security."
The death of a 5-day-old Rockdale newborn by the family's pit bull heightens the need for people to use extreme caution with having certain dog breeds near children.
"There's no place for pit bulls or rottweilers around children," said Wulkan, Children's Healthcare surgeon in chief and an associate professor at Emory.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Arizona bill: Time limit null for suits over sex abuse of child
On Monday, Arizona's Senate Judiciary voted to give childhood victims of sexual abuse an entire lifetime to sue those responsible for assaulting them. However, there are some restrictions that will apply.
Click here to check out the full article:
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1456f907-46af-5826-b84a-a84f4a215df9.html
The measure will now go to the full Senate for consideration. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
Click here to check out the full article:
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1456f907-46af-5826-b84a-a84f4a215df9.html
The measure will now go to the full Senate for consideration. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dartmouth Settles Lawsuit Stemming From Student's Skiing Death
Dartmouth Settles Lawsuit Stemming From Student's Skiing Death
http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Dartmouth-Settles-Lawsuit/21421/
Dartmouth College has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of a student who died after a skiing accident at the Dartmouth Skiway in 2004. According to the Associated Press, the terms of the settlement were not disclosed, with one of the parents of Christina M. Porter saying only that the dispute had been "settled amicably." Ms. Porter was neither accompanied nor wearing a helmet when she skied into a tree during a lesson to fulfill her physical
http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Dartmouth-Settles-Lawsuit/21421/
Dartmouth College has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of a student who died after a skiing accident at the Dartmouth Skiway in 2004. According to the Associated Press, the terms of the settlement were not disclosed, with one of the parents of Christina M. Porter saying only that the dispute had been "settled amicably." Ms. Porter was neither accompanied nor wearing a helmet when she skied into a tree during a lesson to fulfill her physical
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Neutering pets improves the quality of their lives
Neutering pets improves the quality of their lives
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100220/OPINION03/2200317/1008/OPINION01/Neutering+pets+improves+the+quality+of+their+lives
Also, neutering has a direct impact on the incidence of dog bites in a community. The majority of dog bites (60-80 percent) are caused by intact male dogs. Pregnant or nursing female dogs are more likely to bite, as well. Reducing your pet's likelihood of biting or fighting may also help protect you from potential legal action.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100220/OPINION03/2200317/1008/OPINION01/Neutering+pets+improves+the+quality+of+their+lives
Also, neutering has a direct impact on the incidence of dog bites in a community. The majority of dog bites (60-80 percent) are caused by intact male dogs. Pregnant or nursing female dogs are more likely to bite, as well. Reducing your pet's likelihood of biting or fighting may also help protect you from potential legal action.
Friday, February 19, 2010
kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | 10-day-old baby boy dies after dog bite
kare11.com Twin Cities, MN 10-day-old baby boy dies after dog bite
This is a tragic story about what can happen to small children around dogs.
This is a tragic story about what can happen to small children around dogs.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
8-Year-Old Girl Seriously Wounded in Dog Attack
http://www.prescottenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3114
Written by Sgt. Brandon Bonney, Prescott Valley PD
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 14:28
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On February 12th at approximately 2:20 P.M. an 8 year old Dewey girl was seriously wounded by family member's 3 year old male Pit Bull mix named "Knuckles".
At approximately 3:19 Animal Control Officers responded to YRMC East Campus to investigate a report of a delayed dog bite. Once on scene they learned that the victim and her family were visiting a grandparent on Bear Blvd. in the Orchard Ranch RV Park in The Town of Prescott Valley. The victim, an 8 year old female, was playing in the residence when the dog apparently ran to the child and bit her on the face. Family members were able to verbally get the dog to release, but the child had already sustained serious injuries to her face. The attack appeared to be unprovoked.
The child reportedly received severe facial wounds. She was taken to the YRMC East Campus for treatment. The child was then air lifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix for her wounds.
The child underwent surgery and is reportedly facing several more surgeries to repair the damage caused by the attack.
The report indicated that the dog has played with the children in the past and has not displayed aggressive behavior before.
The victim was reported to be in fair condition and was still hospitalized over the weekend.
The dog is in quarantine as part of the investigation. It is likely that the dog will be surrendered to be euthanized.
http://www.prescottenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3114
Written by Sgt. Brandon Bonney, Prescott Valley PD
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 14:28
1Bumped
On February 12th at approximately 2:20 P.M. an 8 year old Dewey girl was seriously wounded by family member's 3 year old male Pit Bull mix named "Knuckles".
At approximately 3:19 Animal Control Officers responded to YRMC East Campus to investigate a report of a delayed dog bite. Once on scene they learned that the victim and her family were visiting a grandparent on Bear Blvd. in the Orchard Ranch RV Park in The Town of Prescott Valley. The victim, an 8 year old female, was playing in the residence when the dog apparently ran to the child and bit her on the face. Family members were able to verbally get the dog to release, but the child had already sustained serious injuries to her face. The attack appeared to be unprovoked.
The child reportedly received severe facial wounds. She was taken to the YRMC East Campus for treatment. The child was then air lifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix for her wounds.
The child underwent surgery and is reportedly facing several more surgeries to repair the damage caused by the attack.
The report indicated that the dog has played with the children in the past and has not displayed aggressive behavior before.
The victim was reported to be in fair condition and was still hospitalized over the weekend.
The dog is in quarantine as part of the investigation. It is likely that the dog will be surrendered to be euthanized.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Dog Bites & Tetanus | eHow.com
Dog Bites & Tetanus eHow.com
Along with dog bites comes the risk of a bacterial infection called tetanus. Although tetanus spores live in the soil and any dirty wound can contribute to this infection, dog bite can potentially cause tetanus as well if the wound becomes contaminated with filth or feces.
Along with dog bites comes the risk of a bacterial infection called tetanus. Although tetanus spores live in the soil and any dirty wound can contribute to this infection, dog bite can potentially cause tetanus as well if the wound becomes contaminated with filth or feces.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Gilbert family fights school district over disabled daughter's injuries
Gilbert family fights school district over disabled daughter's injuries
Brad Gray sensed something was amiss when his daughter Stephanie didn't eat much for supper hours after coming home from school on Jan. 23, 2006. She usually was ravenous.
The school nurse at Patterson Elementary in Gilbert earlier had told him Stephanie had suffered a pulled muscle in her leg . That night, as Brad Gray lifted his daughter, then 12, out of her wheelchair to help her into bed, he noticed her leg felt hot and swollen.
Born with a developmental disorder known as Rett Syndrome, Stephanie cannot speak and cannot move her hands. Stephanie communicates through facial expressions and noises.
"When it's severe pain, it's just . . . her eyeballs get really big. Like a silent scream," said her mother, Patty Gray. Brad Gray said he took his daughter to the emergency room at Chandler Regional Hospital where an X-ray revealed her left femur was fractured.
Brad Gray sensed something was amiss when his daughter Stephanie didn't eat much for supper hours after coming home from school on Jan. 23, 2006. She usually was ravenous.
The school nurse at Patterson Elementary in Gilbert earlier had told him Stephanie had suffered a pulled muscle in her leg . That night, as Brad Gray lifted his daughter, then 12, out of her wheelchair to help her into bed, he noticed her leg felt hot and swollen.
Born with a developmental disorder known as Rett Syndrome, Stephanie cannot speak and cannot move her hands. Stephanie communicates through facial expressions and noises.
"When it's severe pain, it's just . . . her eyeballs get really big. Like a silent scream," said her mother, Patty Gray. Brad Gray said he took his daughter to the emergency room at Chandler Regional Hospital where an X-ray revealed her left femur was fractured.
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