Pit Bull

• Multiple dog attacks reported in northeast Edmonton, woman requires surgery

  A woman required surgery after being one of several people reportedly attacked by a dog in northeast Edmonton's Abbottsfield area on Aug. 12.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• Court upholds decision in dog attack

  A woman has lost a court bid to save her pet pit bull, which killed another dog in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022
  
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• Lethbridge family speaks out after son was bitten by a dog

  The child was bitten on the face, ear, and knee outside Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary school. Police say two pit bulls had gotten loose in the area.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Winnipeg city council votes to keep pit bull ban in place

  In a tight vote at city council Thursday night, councillors voted 9-7 against removing the prohibition of specific dog breeds from the responsible pet ownership by-law.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2022
• Doug Ford’s government changes regulations related to pit bull dog ban

  Doug Ford's government has eased regulations related to the province's pit bull ban, allowing seized dogs that look like the prohibited breed to be released.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2021
• Bentley the stray pit bull needs urgent treatment after being hit by car

  Two BC SPCA supporters are offering to match donations up to $25,000 towards Bentley's care and the care of other animals.

  News

  Apr 1, 2021
• Grandmother injured after being bitten by dog in Brampton, dog’s owner surrenders animals

  The dogs are currently in quarantine at Brampton Animal Services. It is up to the department to determine what will be done with the dogs.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Toddler attacked by pit bull celebrates birthday with surgeon who rebuilt her face

  The incredible procedure required Dr. Rachel Ruotolo to shave a piece of Alessia's rib and cartilage to rebuild her nose.

  Trending

  Jul 15, 2020
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• Halifax dog lovers gather in solidarity against banning ‘dangerous’ breeds in Nova Scotia

  The event took place about a month after a Nova Scotia woman was killed by her dog, which was publicly mislabelled as a pit bull.

  Crime

  Jul 11, 2020
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• N.S. woman dead after pit bull attack in Middle Musquodoboit: RCMP

  The animal was on the loose for a little more than an hour before police were notified that the dog had died after it was struck by a vehicle near Highway 224. 

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020