Dog attacks can send owners to prison
For anyone who thinks they aren’t responsible for their pet dog’s behavior, think again. A woman in Michigan has been sentenced to spend up to 15 years in prison because her bulldogs mauled and killed two people.
The woman had a horse farm on her property, about 45 miles west of Detroit, but the fence surrounding it was inadequate to keep her 10 dogs from leaving the property. Four of the dogs attacked and killed a 91-year-old man who was standing in his driveway and also killed a 56-year-old woman who was jogging nearby.
The woman also must pay restitution, and she will serve at least 43 months in prison. Her 10 dogs have been euthanized by authorities.
In the Seattle area, another dog owner faces charges after the owner’s pit bull, which weighs 130 pounds, forced its way past a gate and attacked a 6-year-old boy in his grandmother’s backyard. The dog bit the boy’s ears, face and scalp, and the dog bite attack was so severe that the child had to be airlifted to a hospital.
Workers at a kennel where the dog was taken say the animal is unpredictable, acting calmly at times and then lashing out.
Many breeds of dog are not known for attacking, or are incapable of inflicting much damage due to their size. These are not bad dogs to have. Those who buy a dog with the power to kill or inflict severe injuries to another person should keep in mind that they are responsible for their dog’s actions — and even can wind up in prison.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite or other dog attack, contact a Houston dog bite lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates. The law firm offers a free case review, and its attorneys can take a bite out of those who are responsible.
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