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DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims' group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. We conduct research on the growing, but underreported, public safety issue of severe and fatal dog attacks inflicted by dangerous dog breeds. We champion the rights of victims through our research, education and advocacy.  Learn more about us »  |  Make a donation today »

Dog bite victims

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Victims of severe dog attacks often suffer acute damage, which may require $250,000 to one million dollars in specialized medical care treatment. Reconstructive surgery, such as skin grafts, tissue expansion and scar diminishment, often requires multiple procedures over a period of years. Medical studies show that pit bulls are inflicting the majority of these damaging attacks.

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In depth coverage

DogsBite.org contains hundreds of accounts of victims of serious and fatal dog attacks. We examine various aspects in great depth to show the multi-layered dangerous dog breed problem.

Special reports

Pit Bull Activist, Self-Appointed 'Expert' Faces 19 Felonies

Special Report

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We examine just how easy it is for a con artist, turned sudden pit bull activist, to maneuver from zero shelter management experience to an Executive Director role by creating sham companies, sham websites and a sham resume.

Texas Woman Dies After Being Horribly Mauled by a 'Solid White' Mastiff

Hunt County, Texas

Babysitter Guilty of Felony Manslaughter; Ordered to Serve Maximum Time

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Service & support dogs

Breed Matters: Why Pit Bull Service Dogs are a Bad Idea

Special Report

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An in depth look at why pit bulls are a poor breed choice for service dog work according to service dog organizations. This inquiry comes after Delta Air Lines issued a policy banning pit bull-type dogs as service and support animals.

Stadium Employee Refuses 'Emotional Support' Dog at Baseball Game

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Delta Bans Pit Bull-Type Dogs as Service, Support Animals in the Cabin

Atlanta, Georgia

Dog bite studies and statistics

DogsBite.org is a comprehensive resource containing the foremost studies and statistics regarding dog bite injuries, pit bull injuries, dog bite fatalities, dangerous dog breed ownership and more.

Dangerous dog breeds and legislation

These two sections of the website highlight the most dangerous dog breeds, pit bulls, rottweilers and fighting breed derivatives, and the types of breed-specific laws cities adopt to regulate them.

About us

DogsBite.org is a public education website about dangerous dog breeds, chiefly pit bulls. We are the primary 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to putting the safety of humans before dogs and the principal source of information on this topic that is not owned, controlled, or funded by dog breeders, dog advocacy, veterinarian or animal welfare groups. We do not receive government or corporate funding; we rely on donations from the public and our supporters -- people like you.

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