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U.S. fatal pit bull attacks have surpassed 370 since 1998; the last year the CDC studied fatal dog attack data by breed. In the last 8-year period of the CDC study (1991 to 1998), pit bulls averaged 2.9 deaths per year. From 2013 to 2020, the most recent 8-year period, pit bulls averaged 28.4 deaths per year, an increase of over 850%.resources
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1904: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Charlotte, NC
In Police Circles August 2, 1904 Charlotte Observer In Police Circles Violated the Bull Dog Ordinance That bulldog ordinance is getting in its work on Mr. S. J. Biggers, the Seventh street groceryman, and Paul Biggers, his son, who are … Continue reading
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1886 Fatal Pit Bull Attack: Jimmy Gallagher
February 1886, Augusta-Richmond County, GA Jimmy Gallagher, Child Fatal bulldog (pit bull-type) attack The Big Sandy News February 11, 1886 View related map Augusta, GA – Feb 7 — A terrible scene was witnessed at the corner of Reynolds and … Continue reading
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1912 Fatal Pit Bull Attack: Harry Pecher
Mad Dog Tears Child Fatally; Bites Mother The Sun (New York) November 14, 1912 Library of Congress View related map Animal Waits Until Young Master, Ill, Is Alone and Attacks Him ———- Woman Tackles Brute ———- Battles to Save Children … Continue reading
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1908: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Tampa, FL
Bulldogs of Tampa Must Wear Masks Tampa Tribune June 28, 1908 Bulldogs of Tampa Must Wear Masks Chief of Police Woodward will issue instructions to members of the force to arrest every person who allows a bull dog to run … Continue reading
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1912: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, North Platte, NE
Ordinance No. 24 The North Platte Semi-Weekly Tribune November 12, 1912 Library of Congress Ordinance No. 24 An ordinance requiring all persons who own, harbor, keep or control bull dogs to muzzle said bull dogs while running at large within … Continue reading
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1912: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Chicago, IL
Interesting Local News Items The Day Book September 17, 1912 Library of Congress David Rosen, 911 S. Wood st., and David Alschuler, grocer, 1138 S. Morgan st., arrested for not muzzling their bull dogs. $25 and costs. The bulldog of … Continue reading
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1908: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Statesville, NC
After Vicious Dogs Charlotte Observer January 10, 1908 Statesville, NC After Vicious Dogs Statesville City Fathers Determined to Have Them All Muzzled Statesville, Jan 9 — There has been quite a stir in “bulldog circles” during the past few days. … Continue reading
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1912: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Muzzle Ordinance, Maysville, KY
City Council… Daily Public Ledger August 6, 1912 Maysville, Kentucky Library of Congress Under suspension of the rules a “bull dog” ordinance was passed and adopted making it unlawful for such animals to run at larger unmuzzled under penalty of … Continue reading
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