Fatal dog attacks in the United States

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Fatal dog attacks in the United States cause the deaths of thirty to fifty people each year.{{Citation|last1=Maniscalco|first1=Kenneth|title=Bites, Animal|date=2019|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430852/|work=StatPearls|publisher=StatPearls Publishing|pmid=28613602 |id=NBK430852 |access-date=April 12, 2019|last2=Edens|first2=Mary Ann}} According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were 468 deaths in the United States from being bitten or struck by a dog between 2011 and 2021 inclusive.{{Cite journal |last= |date=2023 |title=QuickStats: Number of Deaths Resulting from Being Bitten or Struck by a Dog, by Sex — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2011–2021 |url=https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7236a6.htm |journal=MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report |language=en-us |volume=72 |issue=36 |page=999 |doi=10.15585/mmwr.mm7236a6 |pmid=37676834 |issn=0149-2195 |via=Center for Disease Control and Prevention|pmc=10495186 }} This is an average of 43 deaths annually, ranging from a low of 31 deaths in 2016 to a high of 81 deaths in 2021. Dogs killed more males than females during the tracked period. Children between the ages of one and four are the most frequent victims, accounting for 29.4% of the fatalities from dog attacks in 2022; those under the age of seventeen accounted for 56.7% of all fatalities that year.{{Cite web |title=Dog Attack Statistics By Breed In 2024 – Forbes Advisor |url=https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/dog-attack-statistics-breed/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=www.forbes.com|date=September 28, 2023 }}

Around 4.5{{spaces}}million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, resulting in some 800,000 seeking medical treatment.{{cite journal |last1=Langley |first1=Ricky L. |date=March 2009 |title=Human Fatalities Resulting From Dog Attacks in the United States, 1979–2005 |url=https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(09)70079-1/fulltext |journal=Wilderness & Environmental Medicine |volume=20 |issue=1 |pages=19–25 |doi=10.1580/08-WEME-OR-213.1 |pmid=19364181 |doi-access=free}} Dogs not only cause morbidity and mortality as a result of bites, but may also transmit zoonotic infections, which can also result in illness or death.{{cite journal |vauthors=Ghasemzadeh I, Namazi SH |title=Review of bacterial and viral zoonotic infections transmitted by dogs |journal=J Med Life |volume=8 |issue=Spec Iss 4 |pages=1–5 |date=2015 |pmid=28316698 |pmc=5319273 }} It is estimated that 15% to 20% of dog bite wounds become infected, with occasional cases of meningitis and endocarditis leading to death.{{Cite journal |last=Presutti |first=R. John |date=April 15, 2001 |title=Prevention and Treatment of Dog Bites |url=https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2001/0415/p1567.html |journal=American Family Physician |language=en-US |volume=63 |issue=8 |pages=1567–1573|pmid=11327433 }}

Breeds

A 2018 Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center literature review covering fifteen years of dog bites treated at the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and the University of Virginia Health System, with meta-analysis by breed, found that dog bites were most likely to come from the following breeds (in order of highest incidents): pit bull, mixed breed, German Shepherd, terrier, and Rottweiler.{{Cite web |title=New study identifies most damaging dog bites by breed |url=https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2019-06/new-study-identifies-most-damaging-dog-bites-by-breed/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=American Animal Hospital Association |language=en}}{{cite journal |last1=Essig |first1=Garth F. |last2=Sheehan |first2=Cameron |last3=Rikhi |first3=Shefali |last4=Elmaraghy |first4=Charles A. |last5=Christophel |first5=J. Jared |title=Dog bite injuries to the face: Is there risk with breed ownership? A systematic review with meta-analysis |journal=International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology |date=February 2019 |volume=117 |pages=182–188 |doi=10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.11.028 |pmid=30579079 |s2cid=57740754 }} Tracking by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) determined that pit bull type dogs were most likely to be involved in fatal attacks, accounting for 28% of fatalities from 1979 to 1998. The AVMA documented 66 human fatalities caused by pit bull type dogs, 39 by Rottweilers, 17 by German shepherds, 15 by husky type dogs, 12 by Malamutes, 9 by Dobermann Pinschers, 8 by Chow Chows, 7 by Great Danes, and 7 by St. Bernard dogs.

All dog breeds can inflict a bite; breed is not an accurate predictor of whether or not a dog will bite. In the US pit bull-type and Rottweilers most frequently are identified breeds in cases of severe bites.{{cite web |url=https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx |publisher=American Veterinary Medical Association |title=Dog Bite Risk and Prevention: The Role of Breed |date=12 March 2015 |access-date=17 April 2015 |archive-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230053811/https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx |url-status=live }} According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, statistics should not be used to infer any breed-specific risk for dog bite fatalities without also noting the numbers of each breed residing in the US.{{cite web|url=https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/resources/javma_000915_fatalattacks.pdf|publisher=American Veterinary Medical Association|title=Cover letter re article 'Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998'|access-date=6 July 2021}}

Attack training is condemned by some as promoting ferocity in dogs; a 1975 American study showed that 10% of dogs that have bitten a person received attack dog training at some point.{{cite book|title=Animal Welfare Improvement Act of 1975: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Environment of the Committee on Commerce|author=United States Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on the Environment|year=1976|page=111|publisher=United States Government|quote=Nearly 10 per cent of the dogs that have bitten people have received attack dog training.}}

By state

Between 1979 and 2005, the states with the most dog bite fatalities per capita were Alaska, South Dakota, Idaho, New Mexico, Arkansas, and South Carolina (from highest to lowest).{{Update inline|date=February 2025|reason=This is 20 years old}}

States that have enacted legislation that assigns owner liability for dog bites include Michigan,{{cite web|title=MCL 287.351. Person bitten by dog; liability of owner|url=http://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-287-351|website=Michigan Compiled Laws|publisher=Michigan State Legislature|access-date=1 October 2017|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403002553/http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(l1jm0ju0o0otuzfoxzbxo1ix))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-287-351|url-status=live}} Rhode Island,{{cite web|title=Rhode Island Statutes, Sec. 4-13-16 Action for damages to animals – Double damages on second recovery – Destruction of offending dog|url=http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title4/4-13/4-13-16.htm|website=Rhode Island Statutes|publisher=State of Rhode Island|access-date=1 October 2017|archive-date=22 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222034151/http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title4/4-13/4-13-16.htm|url-status=live}} Florida,{{cite web|title=Florida Statutes, Sec. 767.04. Dog owner's liability for damages to persons bitten|url=http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0767/Sections/0767.04.html|website=Online Sunshine|publisher=State of Florida|access-date=1 October 2017|archive-date=30 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130095306/http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799%2F0767%2FSections%2F0767.04.html|url-status=live}} California,{{cite web|title=California Civil Code, Sec. 3342. Damages for Wrongs|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3342.|website=California Legislative Information|publisher=California State Legislature|access-date=1 October 2017|archive-date=25 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225011545/http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3342.|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Priebe v. Nelson, 47 Cal.Rptr.3d 848, 47 Cal. Rptr.3d 553, 39 Cal. 4th 1112 (2006)|url=https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=10265594634781460533|website=Google Scholar|access-date=1 October 2017}} Texas,{{cite web|title=Texas Health & Safety Code, Sec. 822.001 et seq|url=http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/HS/htm/HS.822.htm|website=Texas State Legislature|access-date=1 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009160608/http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/HS/htm/HS.822.htm|url-status=live}} and Connecticut.{{cite web|last1=Orlando|first1=James|title=Liability for Dog Bites|url=https://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/rpt/2012-R-0459.htm|website=Office of Legislative Research|publisher=Connecticut General Assembly|access-date=25 October 2017|date=17 October 2012|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026110631/https://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/rpt/2012-R-0459.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=C.G.S. Sec. 22-357. Damage by dogs to person or property|url=https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_435.htm#sec_22-357|website=Connecticut General Statutes|publisher=Connecticut General Assembly|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-date=9 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209001605/https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_435.htm#sec_22-357|url-status=live}}

List of fatalities from dog attacks

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Below are lists of notable fatal dog attacks in the United States reported by the news media, published in scholarly papers, or mentioned through other sources. In the lists below, the dog type or breed is assigned by the sources.

=19th century fatalities=

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Attack date

!Victim

!Age

!Gender

!Dog type (number)

!City or county

!State

!Details

October 29, 1864

|Henry Carey

|10

|Male

|Bloodhound (1)

|Gloucester

|New Jersey

|Carey was attacked by the dog and died soon afterward. Witnesses watched the attack before intervening, mistaking him for a dead animal. His smaller dog tried to defend him.{{Cite news |date=December 11, 1864 |title=Boy Fatally Injured by a Bloodhound |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1864/12/11/83482833.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=1 |language=en}}

November 5, 1865

|Herman Miller

|7

|Male

|Newfoundland (1)

|New York City

|New York

|Miller was bitten on the face by his neighbor's dog. The wound was sewn up by the boy, who died from hydrophobia (rabies) some two weeks later. The dog was shot.{{Cite news |date=December 22, 1865 |title=Coroner's Inquests.; Death From the Bite of a Dog |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1865/12/22/140240202.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=8 |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|1874-01-30}}

|Ada Clare

|39

|Female

|Poodle (1)

|New York City

|New York

|Clare, an actress, was nursing a pet dog and was bitten in the nose. The dog died soon after. Clare died of rabies (hydrophobia) on March 4, 1874.{{Cite news |date=April 9, 1874 |title=News by the Mail |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/colonist-news-by-the-mail/144777437/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=Colonist |location=Nelson, New Zealand |pages=4 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=February 20, 1874 |title=Ada Clare Bitten by Pet Dog |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-ada-clare-bitten-by-p/144777734/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The New York Times |pages=2 |via=Newspapers.com}}Charles Warren Stoddard (1905). [https://www.gottschalk.fr/Bibliographie/References/ADA%20CLARE%20queen%20of%20bohemia.pdf "Ada Clare: Queen of Bohemia]". National Magazine. p. 645. Retrieved March 30, 2024.

March 19, 1877

|Miss Boote

|Child

|Female

|English Bulldog (1)

|Cincinnati

|Ohio

|A little girl was feeding the dog when it attacked and started eating her. Neighbors tried to rescue the girl. Police shot the dog which then attacked them. Her mother was also injured in the attack.{{Cite news |date=March 20, 1877 |title=Torn by a Savage Bull-Dog; A Little Girl Probably Fatally Injured; A Police Officer Attacked by the Brute After He Was Wounded |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1877/03/20/80639762.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=1 |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|1882-09-05}}

|George R. Reeves

|56

|Male

|Unknown (1)

|Reeves County

|Texas

|Reeves was bitten by a dog and died of hydrophobia (rabies).{{Cite book |last=Bomar |first=Tom |url=https://usgenwebsites.org/TXGrayson/ANewLand/History/WhitesboroBios/1894_EarlyDayGlimpses.html |title=Glimpses of Grayson County from the Early Days |year=1894 |publisher=TXGenWeb |location=Sherman, Texas |access-date=April 13, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Britton |first=Morris |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Reeves, George Robertson |url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/reeves-george-robertson |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Texas State Historical Association |language=en}}

November 8, 1890

|August Cartwright

|Infant

|Male

|Newfoundland (1)

|Lead City (near Rochford)

|South Dakota

|A new family pet attacked and began eating the baby Cartwright who was briefly left alone with the dog by his mother. Cartwright's father killed the dog with his ax.{{Cite news |date=November 8, 1890 |title=Devoured a Babe. A Newfoundland Dog Attacks and Kills and Child |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-devoured-a-babe/145194106/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

rowspan="2" |{{Date table sorting|1896-09-30}}

|Laura Barmann

|7

|Female

| rowspan="2" |St. Bernard (1)

| rowspan="2" |Maryville

| rowspan="2" |Missouri

| rowspan="2" |A group of children were attacked by a dog. One girl and a baby died. The dog was killed.{{Cite news |date=October 1, 1896 |title=Dog kills two children |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1896/10/01/108251326.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=1}}

|Infant

|Female

=20th century fatalities=

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Attack date

!Victim

!Age

!Gender

!Dog type (number)

!City or county

!State

!Details

November 13, 1909

|John Eldice

|1

|Male

|Bull terrier (1)

|New York City

|New York

|An eight-year-old girl and eighteen-month-old Eldice were left alone with the dog that attacked the boy. The two were supposed to be watched by their older siblings while their mother worked. Neighbors heard the girl's screams and the dog's barking. The police shot the dog several times before it died. Eldice died in the hospital.{{Cite news |date=November 14, 1909 |title=Baby Mortally Bitten by a Dog; Left Alone with Two Children, a Bull Terrier Viciously Attacks Them. Girl Safe in Closet. Her Cries for Help and the Dog's Barking Gather a Throng in the Street. |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1909/11/14/101031208.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=18 |language=en}}

November 13, 1912

|Florence Dietz

|

|Female

|Unknown (1)

|Cleveland

|Ohio

|A bride was bitten by a puppy given to her as a wedding gift by her husband. She died of hydrophobia (rabies), along with the puppy and another dog that it bit.{{Cite news |date=November 14, 1912 |title=Dog's Attack Kills Bride |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-morning-star-and-republican-gaz/145194558/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The Lima Morning Star and Republican-Gazette |location=Lima, Ohio · |pages=2 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=November 14, 1912 |title=Gift Dog Bites Bridge |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-berkeley-gazette-gift-dog-bites-brid/145195019/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The Berkeley Gazette |location=Berkeley, California |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

February 17, 1913

|Minot A. Steel

|46

|Male

|Unknown (1)

|Portsmouth

|Rhode Island

|Steel was attacked and killed by a dog which was still at large.{{Cite news |date=February 18, 1913 |title=Dies After Dog Attacked Him. |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1913/02/18/100608810.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |pages=7 |language=en}}

August 18, 1917

|Ralph Protta

|9

|Male

|Mongrel (2)

|New York City

|New York

|Protta climbed a fence and was dragged into a yard by two dogs. Police shot one dog, ending the attack. The boy died before arriving at the hospital.{{Cite news |date=August 18, 1917 |title=Dogs Attack and Kill Boy; Master Held |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-seattle-star-dogs-attack-and-kill-bo/145196570/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The Seattle Star |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

July 28, 1923

|Joseph Gennatt Jr.

|9

|Male

|Great Dane (2)

|Florham Park

|New Jersey

|Two guard dogs attacked a boy who entered a picnic park, severing his jugular vein. Six men attempted to stop the attack with sticks and stones, but the boy bled to death. The police arrested the dog's owner who leased the park.{{Cite news |date=July 28, 1923 |title=Two Great Danes Attack and Kill Boy of 9; Beaten Off With Clubs as Crowd Looks On |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1923/07/28/105925485.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 5, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en}}

February 22, 1926

|Harry Griffin

|40 to 50

|Male

|Unknown (2)

|Yonkers

|New York

|Griffin, a one-arm mechanic, was found dead after a dog attack. Police found and killed the dogs, following tracks and blood in the snow.{{Cite news |date=February 23, 1926 |title=Pack of Raving Dogs Attacks and Kills N.Y. Citizen |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-pack-of-raving-dogs/145196758/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=February 22, 1926 |title=Pack of Ferocious Dogs Attack and Kill Man Near Yonkers, N.Y. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-britain-herald-pack-of-ferocious-dog/145197122/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=New Britain Herald |location=New Britain, Connecticut |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=February 23, 1926 |title=Hunger-Crazed Dogs Attack and Kill Man |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/portland-press-herald-hunger-crazed-dogs/145197366/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=Portland Press Herald |location=Portland, Maine |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

July 31, 1944

|Carol Pardo

|6

|Female

|German Shepherd (1)

|Ephrata

|Pennsylvania

|Pardo was attacked by a working dog on a farm where her family was vacationing. She died in the hospital.{{Cite news |date=August 1, 1944 |title=Dog's Bites Kill Child; Bronx Girl, on Pennsylvania Vacation, Attacked by Farm Watcher |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1944/08/01/87460928.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=17 |language=en}}

February 7, 1947

|Walter Momer Jr.

|4

|Male

|German Shepherd (1)

|Philadelphia

|Pennsylvania

|Momer was attacked and killed by a stray dog while sledding near his home. A neighbor shot the dog, which had attacked four children the prior day.{{Cite news |date=February 8, 1947 |title=Dog Attacks, Kills Boy, 4; Walter Momer of Philadelphia Is Victim While at Play |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1947/02/08/88747930.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=8 |language=en}}

July 1, 1947

|Stanley Balaben

|11

|Male

|Bull Terrier

(pack)

|The Bronx, New York City

|New York

|Balaben was near a public bathing pool when he was attacked and killed by a dog pack that had escaped its enclosure. The dogs' owner was convicted of second-degree manslaughter.{{Cite news |date=May 26, 1948 |title=Owner of Dog Pack Guilty in Boy's Death |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1948/05/26/93796101.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=27 |language=en}}

June 1, 1955

|Winifred W. L. Bacon

|64

|Female

|Doberman pinscher (2)

|Toms River

|New Jersey

|A woman was found dead on the beach near her house, the victim of a dog attack. Her two pet dogs were near her body and one had her blood on its mouth.{{Cite news |date=June 3, 1955 |title=Dogs' Attack Kills Owner |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-dogs-attack-kills/145730415/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=The Spokesman-Review |location=Spokane, Washington |pages=33 |via=Newspapers.com}}

May 23, 1959

|Mark D. Draper

|2

|Male

|Stray mixed breed dogs (6 to 8)

|Hazelwood

|Missouri

|Draper was playing near his home when he was attacked and killed by a pack of dogs. A neighbor found the boy's body, still being guarded by the dogs and was able to identify 5 of the 17 dogs rounded up by the police.{{Cite news |date=May 24, 1959 |title=Pack of Dogs Attacks, Kills Small Boy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-pack-of-dogs-attacks-k/145763938/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=The Jackson Sun |location=Jackson, Tennessee |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

June 30, 1959

|Gary Harvey

|2

|Male

|Bird dog (1)

|Elizabethtown

|Indiana

|Harvey was playing with his grandparents' dog when it bit him in the throat, severing his jugular vein. A neighbor shot and killed the dog.{{Cite news |date=July 2, 1959 |title=Pet Dog Attacks, Kills Small Boy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-pet-dog-attacks-kills/145762538/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Victoria Advocate |location=Victoria, Texas |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

June 18, 1962

|Brett Alan Whitney

|2

|Male

|Siberian Husky (1)

|Boulder

|Colorado

|Whitney was killed in the backyard of his duplex by his neighbor's dog that was chained.{{Cite news |date=June 19, 1963 |title=Dog Kills Boy of 2 |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1963/06/19/89537482.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=15 |language=en}}

November 8, 1965

|Mrs. Ross Rasmussen

|60

|Female

|German Shepherd (1)

|Baraboo

|Wisconsin

|Rasmussen was killed by her pet dog in her home. The prior month, she spent three weeks in the hospital recovering from an attack by the same dog. Her husband shot the dog.{{Cite news |date=November 9, 1965 |title=Dog Kills Woman |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1965/11/09/95000404.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=31 |language=en}}

rowspan="2" |December 17, 1967

|Eugene H. Goodman Jr.

|4

|Male

| rowspan="2" |German Shepherd (4)

| rowspan="2" |Madison Heights

| rowspan="2" |Virginia

| rowspan="2" |A neighbor's dogs attacked and killed the Goodman brothers in their yard. Their father was injured in the attack. Police shot two dogs and impounded two others.{{Cite news |date=December 18, 1967 |title=Dogs Kill Brothers, 4 and 3, As Father's Help Is Futile |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1967/12/18/84923920.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=50 |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=December 24, 1967 |title=Dog Kills 4-Year-Old Girl At Trailer Park in Georgia |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1967/12/24/93231016.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=35 |language=en}}

Kenneth Goodman

|3

|Male

December 23, 1967

|Darla Anne Harper

|4

|Female

|Great Dane (1)

|Fairyland

|Georgia

|Harper was playing outside when the family pet attacked her. She died on the way to the hospital.

March 2, 1969

|Susan Babiarz

|<1

|Female

|German Shepherd (1)

|Cheektowaga

|New York

|The one-month-old Babiarz was bitten by the family dog while in her crib. She later died from shock.{{Cite news |date=March 3, 1969 |title=Family Dog Kills Baby |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1969/03/03/77447594.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=40 |language=en}}

April 11, 1969

|Margaret Marie Sanford

|<1

|Female

|Siberian Husky (1)

|St. Johns

|Michigan

|Seven-week-old Sanford was dragged from her crib and killed by the family pet. The dog was killed.{{Cite news |date=April 12, 1969 |title=Baby Killed by Dog |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1969/04/12/78336910.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=58 |language=en}}

February 9, 1970

|Anthony Cliff

|1

|Male

|German Shepherd (1)

|Brentwood

|Missouri

|Eighteen-month-old Cliff was bitten while in his crib by the family pet. He later died in the hospital.{{Cite news |date=February 10, 1970 |title=Dog's Bites Kill Boy |url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1970/02/10/76694127.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=The New York Times |page=25 |language=en}}

February 3, 1972

|Wilson Brite

|50

|Male

|German Shepherd (2 or 3)

|Charlottesville

|Virginia

|Brite was attacked and killed by dogs when getting out of his car.{{Cite news |date=February 5, 1972 |title=Dogs Attack, Kill Man in Charlottesville |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-dogs-attack-kil/145763323/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Asheville Citizen-Times |location=Asheville, North Carolina |pages=2 |via=Newspapers.com}}

August 1, 1975

|Michael Yount

|5

|Male

|Labrador x German Shepherd mix (7)

|Reno

|Nevada

|Yount went to play with a friend, who was not at home and was attacked by the friend's family dogs when he entered their yard. He later died at the hospital.{{Cite news |date=August 2, 1975 |title=Seven Dogs Attack, Kill Boy, 5 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/redlands-daily-facts-seven-dogs-attack/145761740/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Redlands Daily Facts |location=Redlands, California |pages=1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

December 6, 1975

|

|78

|Female

|Unknown (20 to 40)

|Fayette

|Mississippi

|A woman was getting ready to cook rabbits in her house when she was attacked and killed by her pet dogs.{{Cite news |date=December 8, 1975 |title=Dogs Attack, Kill Woman |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-dogs-attack-kill-w/145763720/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=The Herald-Palladium |location=Benton Harbor, Michigan |pages=8 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{Date table sorting|1977-04-15}}

|Matthew Weck

|5

|Male

|St. Bernard (1)

|Lemont

|Illinois

|Weck tried to pet a neighbor's dog and was attacked. He was dead when he arrived at the hospital."[https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-st-bernard-dog/144776645/ St Bernard Dog Mauls, Kills Boy, 5]". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 15, 1977. via Newspapers.com Retrieved April 4, 2024.

rowspan="2" |December 28, 1980

| rowspan="2" |Kevin Zook

| rowspan="2" |14

| rowspan="2" |Male

|Great Dane (3)

| rowspan="2" |Akin

| rowspan="2" |Illinois

| rowspan="2" |Zook's motorcycle ran out of gas. When he stopped at a neighbor's farmhouse for help, he was chased and killed by four dogs. The dogs' owner had them euthanized.{{Cite news |date=December 31, 1980 |title=4 Dogs Maul, Kill Teen-Ager |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/carroll-county-times-4-dogs-maul-kill-t/145762095/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Carroll County Times |location=Westminster, Maryland |pages=4 |via=Newspapers.com}}

Great Dane x St. Bernard mix (1)
{{Date table sorting|1979-11-20}}

|Hubert Russell

|6

|Male

|German Shepherd (2)

|Jersey City

|New Jersey

|Two guard dogs were usually kept in an enclosed yard but escaped that day. Russell was bitten multiple times; the autopsy revealed that he had a severed jugular vein. Police shot the dogs.{{Cite news |date=November 21, 1973 |title=Boy, 6, Fatally Attacked by Guard Dogs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1973/11/21/archives/boy-6-fatally-attacked-by-guard-dogs-2-shepherds-apparently-escaped.html |access-date=March 29, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=}}

January 23, 1981

|Mary Logan

|81

|Female

|Mixed breed (7)

|Philadelphia

|Pennsylvania

|Logan was attacked by her son's dogs that lived in the household for about 18 months.{{Cite news |date=January 26, 1981 |title=Seven Dogs Kill Elderly Lady |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-modesto-bee-seven-dogs-kill-elderly/146126593/ |access-date=April 26, 2024 |work=The Modesto Bee |location=Modesto, California |pages=11 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=January 25, 1981 |title=7 Family Dogs Kill 81-Year-Old Woman |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-7-family-dogs-kill-81/146126687/ |access-date=April 26, 2024 |work=Arizona Daily Star |pages=4 |via=Newspapers.com}}

March 3, 1984

|Rachel Hernandez

|4

|Female

|Siberian Husky (1)

|Sioux Falls

|South Dakota

|Hernandez was playing in her yard when she was attacked by her neighbor's dog that broke free from its rope. She was declared dead at the hospital. The dog was taken into custody.{{Cite news |date=March 5, 1984 |title=Dog Attacks, Kills 4-Year-Old |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-enterprise-dog-attacks-kills-4-ye/145763508/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Press Enterprise |location=Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |pages=19 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{Date table sorting|1987-06-13}}

|James Soto

|2

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill

|California

|The chained dog named Willy attacked Soto who wandered into its yard. His owner, Michael Barry, was the first dog owner to be charged with second-degree murder. In 1989, Barry was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Berry v. Superior Court and sentenced to prison for 3 years and 8 months. Soto's family was also awarded $3.5 million in a civil suit.Phillip E. Johnson & Morgan Cloud, Criminal Law: Cases, Materials, and Text (7th ed. West Group 2002) p. 206.{{Cite news |last= |date=December 23, 1989 |title=Manslaughter Verdict In Mauling by Pit Bull |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/12/23/us/manslaughter-verdict-in-mauling-by-pit-bull.html |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 17, 1990 |title=Judge hands out prison sentence to man whose dog killed boy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-judge-hands-out-prison-s/145287975/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Chicago Tribune |page=24 |language=en-US |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 23, 1989 |title=Man Guilty in Pit Bull's Killing of Boy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-man-guilty-in-pit/145288142/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |via=Newspapers.com}}

rowspan="2" |September 27, 1987

| rowspan="2" |Shannon Tucker

| rowspan="2" |2

| rowspan="2" |Female

|German cattle dog or Rottweiler (1)

| rowspan="2" |Columbus

| rowspan="2" |Ohio

| rowspan="2" |Tucker was playing outside her apartment when she was attacked by her neighbor's dogs. She died at the hospital. The dogs were seized by animal control, and their owner was arrested under the Ohio vicious dog ordinance.{{Cite news |date=September 28, 1987 |title=Dog Attack Kills Child |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-dog-attack-kills-chil/145761568/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Messenger-Inquirer |location=Owensboro, Kentucky |pages=3 |via=Newspapers.com}}

Pit bull (1)
April 24, 1997

|Christopher Wilson

|11

|Male

|Rottweiler (3)

|Milford

|Kansas

|Wilson and his brother were waiting for the school bus when they were attacked by three dogs. His brother survived the attack by climbing a tree but Wilson was killed. The dogs were shot by law officers. The dogs' owner was arrested.{{Cite news |date=April 25, 1997 |title=Dogs Attack, Kill Boys in Missouri, Kansas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/leader-telegram-dogs-attack-kill-boys-i/145762801/ |access-date=April 21, 2024 |work=Leader-Telegram |location=Eau Claire, Wisconsin |pages=10 |via=Newspapers.com}}

April 24, 1997

|Derrick Brandell

|4

|Male

|Pit bull (2 ?)

|Lamar

|Missouri

|As Brandell's parents cut the grass for a client, he was killed by the homeowner's dogs in their backyard. The sheriff destroyed the dogs.

December 4, 1999

|John Mickle

|45

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Fairfield County

|South Carolina

|While taking a walk, Mickle was dragged and bitten over 1,000 times by two loose dogs. The dogs' owner was charged with involuntary manslaughter.{{Cite web |date=December 19, 1999 |title=Dog Owner Charged with Manslaughter in Pet's Mauling |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=l_caAAAAIBAJ&sjid=60cEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5586,1541514&dq=john-mickle&hl=en |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Daily News |place=Bowling Green, KY |via=Google News}}{{Cite news |last=Pratt |first=Mark |date=December 10, 1999 |title=Owner of Dogs Charged in 'Gruesome' Mauling |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-owner-of-dogs-cha/145288743/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Charlotte Observer |pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-owner-of-dogs-cha/145288743/ 1C], [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-dogs-owner-charg/145288495/ 8C ]|via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=December 10, 1999 |title=Owner of 2 Pit Bulls Charged with Manslaughter in Mauling |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-owner-of-2-pit-bulls-char/145290394/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Fresno Bee |location=Fresno, California |pages=17 |via=Newspapers.com}}

=21st century fatalities=

==2000s==

class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
Attack date

!Victim

!Age

!Gender

!Dog type (number)

!City or county

!State

!Details

April 29, 2000

|Cash Carson

|10

|Male

|Pit bull mix (2)

|San Bernardino County

|California

|Carson and a friend were walking on a neighbor's dirt road when he was attacked by two dogs whose gate had been left open. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 2, 2000 |title=Boy, 10, Dies After Pit Bull Dogs Attack Him in Neighbor's Road |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-boy-10-dies-afte/145305069/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |via=Newspapers.com}}

January 26, 2001

|Diane Whipple

|33

|Female

|Presa Canario (2)

|San Francisco

|California

|Whipple was attacked by two dogs staying with her neighbors when entering her apartment.{{Cite news |last=Sanchez |first=Rene |date=January 28, 2002 |title=For Calif. Dog-Attack Trial, Anger Slows Jury Selection |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2002/01/29/for-calif-dog-attack-trial-anger-slows-jury-selection/e04afe61-b35a-4681-a1b5-f833c223877e/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post}} Her neighbor was walking the dogs.{{Cite news |date=February 17, 2002 |title=Jury Selected in Couple's Trial in Fatal California Dog Attack |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/17/national/jury-selected-in-couples-trial-in-fatal-california-dog-attack.html?searchResultPosition=21 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The New York Times}} She died at the hospital. The neighbor was convicted of second-degree murder.{{Cite news |last=Nieves |first=Evelyn |date=July 16, 2002 |title=Woman Gets 4-Year Term in Fatal Dog Attack |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/16/us/woman-gets-4-year-term-in-fatal-dog-attack.html?searchResultPosition=10 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}

September 7, 2003

|Valerie DeSwart

|67

|Female

|Doberman pinscher (1)

|Medford

|New Jersey

|DeSwart was found dead in her home by her boyfriend ten days after adopting a dog. The dog was nearby, spattered in blood. The dog bit its previous owner, who had paid for it to be euthanized by the shelter. Law enforcement investigated the nonprofit shelter.{{Cite news |last=Capuzzo |first=Jill P. |date=September 17, 2003 |title=Fatal Dog Attack Leads to Inquiry on Shelter |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/nyregion/fatal-dog-attack-leads-to-inquiry-on-shelter.html?searchResultPosition=9 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}{{Cite news |last=Graham |first=Troy |date=September 11, 2003 |title=Dog's Shelter Faces Criminal Probe |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-dogs-shelter/145304793/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |pages=B11 |via=Newspapers.com}}

March 8, 2005

|Dorothy Sullivan

|82

|Female

|Pit bull (3)

|Partlow

|Virginia

|Sullivan was walking her Shih Tzu dog when she was attacked and killed by her neighbor's dogs which were running free. There were several prior complaints about the dogs. Their owner was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the first case of its kind in Virginia.{{Cite news |last=Rondeaux |first=Candace |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Sentence Is Upheld In Fatal Va. Dog Attack |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2006/03/30/sentence-is-upheld-in-fatal-va-dog-attack-span-classbankheadwomans-pit-bulls-killed-neighbor-in-march-2005span/27e04b9c-dd26-4e0c-9859-ecc99445431a/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite news |last=Baco |first=Lisa A. |date=March 22, 2005 |title=National Briefing {{!}} South: Virginia: Pit Bull Attack |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/22/us/national-briefing-south-virginia-pit-bull-attack.html |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The New York Times}}

April 11, 2005

|Robert Schafer

|4

|Male

|Rottweiler x German Shepherd mix (1)

|Orange County

|Virginia

|The boy opened the gate to the pen when the family dog was chained. The dog broke the boy's neck. Animal control euthanized the dog.{{Cite news |last=Boorstein |first=Michelle |date=March 2, 2024 |title=Family Dog Kills Boy, 4, In Va. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/04/12/family-dog-kills-boy-4-in-va/ffc578ff-667a-4733-bbc3-87cd51b62736/ |access-date=April 24, 2024 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite news |last=Hnamurthy |first=Kiran Kris |date=April 12, 2005 |title=Dog Kills Boy, 4, in Backyard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-dog-kills-boy-4/145972971/ |access-date=April 24, 2024 |work=Richmond Times-Dispatch |pages=[https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/04/12/family-dog-kills-boy-4-in-va/ffc578ff-667a-4733-bbc3-87cd51b62736/ A1], [https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-dog-kills-boy-4/145973222/ A6] |via=Newspapers.com}}

May 5, 2005

|Julia Beck

|87

|Female

|Unknown (2)

|Marion

|Indiana

|Beck, who was confined to a wheelchair, was attacked by her daughter's pets. She died in the hospital two weeks later.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 19, 2005 |title=Couple's Dogs Killed Mom, Cops Say |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=1138823 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}} Her daughter claimed strays had attacked her mother, which was later disproven. Her daughter and son-in-law pled guilty to criminal recklessness in association with Beck's death.{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2006 |title=Couple Pleads Guilty To Four Counts Each In Dog Mauling Of Woman, 87 |url=https://www.wave3.com/story/5531322/couple-pleads-guilty-to-four-counts-each-in-dog-mauling-of-woman-87 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=WAVE 3 |language=en}}

May 5, 2005

|Lorinze Reddings

|42

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|St. Louis

|Missouri

|Reddings was found dead in his home, having been attacked by his two pet dogs.{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2005 |title=Pit Bulls Kill Owner In Home |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pit-bulls-kill-owner-in-home/ |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2005 |title=St. Charles County man likely killed by pet pit bulls |url=https://www.stlpr.org/other/2005-05-12/st-charles-county-man-likely-killed-by-pet-pit-bulls |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=St. Louis NPR |language=en}}

June 3, 2005

|Nicholas Faibish

|12

|Male

|Pit bull (1 or 2)

|San Francisco

|California

|Faibish was home alone when a family pet killed him. His mother had separated the dogs from the boy before leaving the house. Neighbors called the police after hearing Faibish calls for help. One dog was shot by police and the other was taken into custody. {{Cite web |date=June 24, 2005 |title=Mother charged in fatal dog mauling |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mother-charged-fatal-dog-mauling-flna1C9441920 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=June 4, 2005 |title=San Francisco Boy Dies in Dog Mauling |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-04-me-dog4-story.html |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Derbeken |first=Jaxon Van |date=September 12, 2006 |title=S.F. to drop mom's endangerment charge in fatal dog mauling |url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/s-f-to-drop-mom-s-endangerment-charge-in-fatal-2489425.php |access-date=April 24, 2024 |work=SFGATE |language=en}}

May 10, 2006

|Raymond Tomco

|78

|Male

|Pit bull (3)

|Lusby

|Maryland

|Tomco was found dead in his home with bite wounds from dogs belonging to his daughter. In the past year, she was cited multiple times for unlicensed and unrestrained dogs. Animal control shot one dog and took the others into custody to be euthanized.{{Cite news |last=Partlow |first=Joshua |date=May 11, 2006 |title=Cut Artery Cited in Fatal Dog Attack |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2006/05/12/cut-artery-cited-in-fatal-dog-attack-span-classbankhead3-pit-bulls-in-home-with-78-year-oldspan/63f2c274-18c1-4b0c-b915-c49c8f09132a/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}{{Cite news |last=Marimow |first=Ann E. |date=May 11, 2006 |title=Mauling Suspected in Death |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2006/05/11/mauling-suspected-in-death-span-classbankheadpit-bulls-likely-responsible-for-mans-countless-bitesspan/9fadcc19-1bd1-4ab4-805a-870e4fec5a69/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}{{Cite news |date=May 13, 2006 |title=Police Await Autopsy in Calvert Co. Death |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-police-await-autopsy-i/145304490/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |pages=B5 |via=Newspapers.com}}

October 7, 2006

|Jeannine Fusco

|44

|Female

|Pit bull (1)

|Norwood

|New Jersey

|Fusco was dogsitting when she was attacked and killed by the dog. Her sister was also injured in the attack. The police shot the dog.{{Cite news |last=Holtz |first=Jeff |date=October 15, 2006 |title=THE WEEK; No Charges Planned In Killing by Pit Bull |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/15/nyregion/the-week-no-charges-planned-in-killing-by-pit-bull.html |access-date=April 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite news |last1=Confessore |first1=Nicholas |last2=Holl |first2=John |date=October 8, 2006 |title=Pit Bull in Rockland County Attacks 2 Women, Killing One |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/08/nyregion/pit-bull-in-rockland-county-attacks-2-women-killing-one.html |access-date=April 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

January 3, 2008

|Andrew Stein

|<1

|Male

|Doberman Pinscher (1)

|Brooklyn

|New York

|The 8-month-old infant was attacked and killed by the family's dog at home while being cared for by his grandmother. Andrew was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Several neighbors claimed that the dog was friendly.{{Cite web |date=2015-03-25 |title=8-Month-Old Boy Mauled to Death by Family Dog in New York |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/8-month-old-boy-mauled-to-death-by-family-dog-in-new-york |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2008-01-04 |title=Brooklyn family's dog mauls 8-month-old boy to death |url=https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/2008/01/04/brooklyn-family-s-dog-mauls/64948898007/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Norwich Bulletin |language=en-US}}

January 11, 2009

|Alex Angulo

|4

|Male

|Rottweiler (1)

|Chicago

|Illinois

|Alex was fatally attacked by at least one of the family's two Rottweiler dogs in his backyard while his father was shoveling snow. The child was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Some neighbors claimed that the dogs sometimes acted aggressively. The dogs were euthanized.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2009-01-12 |title=Dog attack leaves boy dead |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2009/01/12/dog-attack-leaves-boy-dead/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2009-01-11 |title=Boy Mauled by Dog Was About to Be Adopted |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/boy-mauled-by-family-pet/1896992/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US}}

January 20, 2009

|Olivia Rozek

|<1

|Female

|Siberian Husky (1)

|Bourbonnais

|Illinois

|Olivia was fatally attacked by the family's dog. The mother had laid Olivia in her bed next to her twin sister and then went into the kitchen. While the mother was in the kitchen, the dog attacked Olivia and dragged her by her head from the bedroom to the hallway. Olivia was airlifted to the hospital where she died due to the injuries. Olivia's twin sister was not harmed.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2009-01-20 |title=Bourbonnais infant killed by family dog |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2009/01/20/bourbonnais-infant-killed-by-family-dog/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Provost |first=Lee |date=2009-01-21 |title=Officials probe death of baby involving dog |url=https://daily-journal.com/news/local/officials-probe-death-of-baby-involving-dog/article_df8095c9-552f-58e5-b779-e41367d2cdca.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20171105052320/https://daily-journal.com/news/local/officials-probe-death-of-baby-involving-dog/article_df8095c9-552f-58e5-b779-e41367d2cdca.html |archive-date=2017-11-05 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=The Daily Journal |language=en}}

December 12, 2009

|Dallas Lee Walters

|1

|Male

|Rottweiler (1)

|New Port Richey

|Florida

|The dog attacked the toddler when he reached to pick up a cookie he had dropped. The attack happened during a party at the toddler's aunt's home. Family members took Dallas to the hospital where he later died due to his injuries.{{Cite web |date=2015-03-25 |title=Florida Toddler Mauled to Death by Rottweiler |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/florida-toddler-mauled-to-death-by-rottweiler |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2009-11-13 |title=Authorities: Rottweiler mauls, kills Florida toddler |url=https://abc13.com/archive/7168389/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=ABC13 Houston |language=en}}

==2010s==

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Attack date

!Victim

!Age

!Gender

!Dog type (number)

!City or county

!State

!Details

{{Date table sorting|2010-02-28}}

|Ashlynn Anderson

|4

|Female

|Rottweiler (1)

|Astoria

|Oregon

|Anderson was attacked by one of her family's dogs. She was flown to the hospital but died due to blood loss while in transport. A few months before the fatal incident, a deputy had responded to a call and removed another aggressive dog that had bitten a family member. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Lori |first=Tobias |date=March 2, 2010 |title=4-year-old stepdaughter of 'Ax Men' star killed by Rottweiler in Astoria |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2010/03/four-year-old_killed_by_rottwe.html |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=Oregon Live |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=March 1, 2010 |title='Ax Men' star's daughter mauled to death by dog |url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2010/03/01/ax-men-stars-daughter-mauled-to-death-by-dog/ |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=The Oakland Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2010 |title=Reality TV Star's Child Killed by His Dog |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6LDsVfbGLw&ab_channel=AssociatedPress |url-status= |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=Associated Press |via=YouTube}}

{{Date table sorting|2011-04-25}}

|Margaret Salcedo

|48

|Female

|Pit bull (1),

Pit bull mix (3)

|Sierra County, Truth or Consequences

|New Mexico

|Salcedo was attacked while taking a walk and died a few hours later.{{Cite web |date=2011-04-26 |title=New Mexico: Pitbulls töten Frau |url=https://www.hna.de/welt/mexico-pitbulls-toeten-frau-zr-1219201.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.hna.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |date=2011-04-26 |title=New Mexico woman killed in attack by 4 dogs |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42769741 |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2011-04-26 |title=Pack of pit bulls maul, kill N.M. woman - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pack-of-pit-bulls-maul-kill-nm-woman/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}

{{Date table sorting|2012-11-12}}

|Dawn Brown

|44

|Female

|Mastiff or

Bullmastiff (1)

|Big Rock

|Illinois

|A recently adopted dog attacked Brown in her home. Her husband found her dead. They got the dog from a relative who did not want the dog around a newborn baby. The dog was brought to animal control and was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Jaffe |first=Matthew |date=November 15, 2012 |title=Illinois Woman Mauled by Recently Adopted Dog |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/adopted-dog-mauls-illinois-firefighter/story?id=17730187 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116145249/https://abcnews.go.com/US/adopted-dog-mauls-illinois-firefighter/story?id=17730187 |archive-date=November 16, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2012 |title=Dog Kills Woman Right After Adoption |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dawn-brown-killed-by-family-dog-mastiff-illinois_n_2139793 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207030742/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dawn-brown-killed-by-family-dog-mastiff-illinois_n_2139793 |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 15, 2012 |title=Chicago paramedic killed by her own dog |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/11/15/chicago-paramedic-killed-by-her-own-dog/ |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hitzeman |first=Harry |date=November 21, 2012 |title=Mastiff in fatal Big Rock attack euthanized |url=https://www.dailyherald.com/20121121/news/mastiff-in-fatal-big-rock-attack-euthanized/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326124404/https://www.dailyherald.com/20121121/news/mastiff-in-fatal-big-rock-attack-euthanized/ |archive-date=March 26, 2024 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=Daily Herald |language=en-US}}

rowspan="2" |{{Date table sorting|2013-04-02}}

| rowspan="2" |Tyler Jett

| rowspan="2" |7

| rowspan="2" |Male

|Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (1)

| rowspan="2" |Panama City

| rowspan="2" |Florida

| rowspan="2" |Jett was riding his bicycle when attacked by the dogs. He died a week later in the hospital. The dog owner was found guilty of manslaughter and was sentenced to ten years in prison.{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2015 |title=Florida boy, 7, dies after attack by bulldogs |url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-boy-7-dies-after-attack-by-bulldogs |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2013 |title=Panhandle boy dies after attack by bulldogs |url=https://www.wtxl.com/news/panhandle-boy-dies-after-attack-by-bulldogs/article_9643abda-a048-11e2-9ed6-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |date=August 30, 2013 |title=Florida Dog Owner Found Guilty in Boy's Fatal Mauling |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-dog-owner-found-guilty-in-boys-fatal-mauling/1928190/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=NBC 6 South Florida |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2013 |title=Fla. man convicted in death of boy, 7, mauled by his dogs |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fla-man-convicted-in-death-of-boy-7-mauled-by-his-dogs/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 12, 2013 |title=Dogs' owner gets 10 years in fatal mauling |url=https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2013/10/12/around-the-region-for-oct-12-2013/31854464007/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325171830/https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2013/10/12/around-the-region-for-oct-12-2013/31854464007/ |archive-date=March 25, 2024 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Gainesville Sun |language=en-US}}

Bulldog (1)
{{Date table sorting|2013-05-08}}

|Carlton Freeman

|80

|Male

|Unknown (4)

|Harleyville

|South Carolina

|Freeman was attacked by several dogs that pulled him out of his motorized wheelchair.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 14, 2013 |title=SC amputee, 80, dies after being attacked by dogs |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-sc-amputee-80-dies-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-2013may14-story.html |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2013 |title=Coroner: Elderly man in wheelchair fatally mauled by dogs |url=https://www.live5news.com/story/22247470/coroner-80-year-old |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Live5news |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Radford |first=Elaine |date=May 15, 2013 |title=Amputee Killed By Dogs Only First In Horrific String Of Dog Attacks This Week |url=https://www.inquisitr.com/662445/health-lifestyle |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=The Inquisitr |language=en}}

May 9, 2013

|Pamela Maria Devitt

|63

|Female

|Pit bull (4)

|Littlerock

|California

|Devitt was out for a morning walk when she was attacked by dogs. Her DNA was found on four dogs, that had previously attacked others. The dogs' owner was convicted of second-degree murder.{{Cite web |last=Dilworth |first=M. |date=October 3, 2014 |title=Local dog owner gets 15 to life in mauling death |url=https://theavtimes.com/2014/10/03/local-dog-owner-gets-15-to-life-in-mauling-death/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=The Antelope Valley Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2013 |title=Owner Arrested After DNA Links Pit Bulls To Fatal Littlerock Mauling |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/owner-arrested-after-dna-links-pit-bulls-to-fatal-littlerock-mauling/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2013 |title=Dog owner charged with murder in woman's mauling |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2013-may-30-la-me-pit-bull-murder-20130531-story.html |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Michael |date=May 10, 2013 |title=Fatal Calif. pit bull attack probed as possible homicide |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/10/jogger-killed-dogs/2149843/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

{{Date table sorting|2013-12-07}}

|Jah'niyah White

|2

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Chicago

|Illinois

|White died after being attacked by two dogs. She was with her grandfather when the incident occurred.{{Cite web |last=Wojciechowski |first=Charlie |date=December 8, 2013 |title=Mom Mourns Daughter Killed By Pit Bulls |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/autopsy-reveals-3-year-old-girl-died-from-dog-attack/2049099/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Sobol |first=Rosemary |date=December 9, 2013 |title=A painful Christmas for family of child killed by dog: 'I can't do anything except worry about my baby' |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/09/a-painful-christmas-for-family-of-child-killed-by-dog-i-cant-do-anything-except-worry-about-my-baby-2/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2013 |title=Police Investigating Toddler's Dog Mauling Death As Homicide |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chicago-toddler-death-dog-mauling_n_4413447 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|2014-07-20}}

|Johnathan Quarles

|<1

|Male

|American Staffordshire Terrier (1)

|Dayton

|Ohio

|Quarles was visiting his step-grandmother when he was attacked. The dog attacked and injured another dog a month before. Animal control removed the dog.{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2014 |title=Coroner rules baby killed by dog 'an accident' |url=https://www.whio.com/news/crime--law/coroner-rules-baby-killed-dog-accident/hqd80j03XdlJLvUIcsUU2L/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2014 |title=Dog kills 7-month-old baby while step-grandma was babysitting |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/dog-kills-7-month-old-baby-while-step-grandma-was-babysitting/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Karin |date=July 21, 2014 |title=Neighbor: Dog that killed 7-month-old Dayton boy had attacked before |url=https://www.wlwt.com/article/neighbor-dog-that-killed-7-month-old-dayton-boy-had-attacked-before/3544934 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=WLWT |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=August 13, 2016 |title=Woman sentenced in infant dog mauling case |url=https://www.whio.com/news/crime--law/woman-sentenced-infant-dog-mauling-case/G04Irlijqx53FnB2L0zztO/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Parker |date=January 15, 2020 |title=9-1-1 caller in baby's dog mauling death: 'I don't know what happened' |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/caller-baby-dog-mauling-death-don-know-what-happened/G4bkM0LDFjF3GpKposbQ9N/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |website=Dayton Daily News |language=English}}

{{Date table sorting|2015-06-28}}

|Jordan Collins-Tyson

|3

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Lawton

|Oklahoma

|The babysitter found the injured boy and called for help. The arriving police officers shot the dog. The dog bit the boy in the neck {{Cite news |date=June 30, 2015 |title=Lawton police ID boy killed in dog attack |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/30/lawton-police-id-boy-killed-in-dog-attack/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325131229/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/30/lawton-police-id-boy-killed-in-dog-attack/ |archive-date=March 25, 2024 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |work=The Washington Times}}

{{Date table sorting|2015-12-15}}

|Carter Evan Hartle

|<1

|Male

|Pit bull x Shar Pei

|Oneida County

|New York

|The 11-month-old child was attacked by the 2-year-old family dog while playing in his home with his siblings. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |first= |date=2015-11-22 |title=Carter Hartle Obituary |url=http://www.dimblebyfriedelfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Carter-Evan-Hartle/Deansboro-NY/1564464 |access-date=2024-08-10 |publisher=Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Homes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122001029/http://www.dimblebyfriedelfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Carter-Evan-Hartle/Deansboro-NY/1564464 |archive-date=November 22, 2015 }}{{Cite web |date=2016-05-08 |title=Child killed in Oneida County dog attack |work=LOCALSYR |url=http://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/child-killed-in-oneida-county-dog-attack |access-date=2024-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508020603/http://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/child-killed-in-oneida-county-dog-attack |archive-date=May 8, 2016 }}{{Cite web |last=Doran |first=Elizabeth |date=2015-11-17 |title=Dog euthanized after fatal attack on baby in Oneida County |url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2015/11/dog_euthanized_after_fatal_attack_on_baby_in_oneida_county.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=syracuse |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Doran |first=Elizabeth |date=2015-11-16 |title=Family's pet pit bull kills 11-month-old in Oneida County |url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2015/11/11-month-old_dies_from_dog_attack_in_oneida_county.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=syracuse |language=en}}

{{dts|2016|1|3}}

|Tyler Trammell-Huston

|9

|Male

|Pit bull (3)

|Linda

|California

|Trammell-Huston was alone with his half-sister's dogs when he was attacked and killed.{{Cite web |last=Prestwich |first=Emma |date=January 6, 2016 |title=9-Year-Old Boy Killed By Sister's Pit Bulls |url=https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/tyler-trammell-huston-pit-bulls_n_8924036 |access-date=November 12, 2023 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Weilbourne |first=Lori |date=January 14, 2016 |title=The Nanny Dog Strikes Again |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hope-standard-the-nanny-dog-strikes/145310663/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Hope Standard |location=Hope, British Columbia, Canada |pages=A8 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{dts|2017|1|17}}

|Skylar Dean Julius

|<1

|Female

|German Shepherd (1)

|San Marcos

|Texas

|The family dog killed two-month-old Julius who was in her infant bouncer while her father was sleeping. Julius was taken to the hospital where she was declared dead.{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=C. B. S. |date=January 20, 2017 |title=Police: No signs of previous abuse in infant killed by family dog in San Marcos |url=https://news4sanantonio.com/police-no-signs-of-previous-abuse-in-infant-killed-by-family-dog-in-san-marcos |access-date=November 12, 2023 |website=WOAI |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Dog mauls 2-month-old to death |url=https://abc7chicago.com/san-marcos-texas-dog-mauls-baby-skylar-julius/1710444/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=ABC7 Chicago |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Father Says Family Dog Killed Baby |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-father-says-fa/145310173/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=Austin American-Statesman |pages=B1 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{dts|2017|1|17}}

|Logan Braatz

|6

|Male

|Pit bull mix (2)

|Atlanta

|Georgia

|Braatz was attacked while walking to his bus stop. He later died at the hospital. A second child was seriously injured but survived after spending weeks in the hospital. The dogs' owner was charged with involuntary manslaughter.{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Pit bull owner in custody after child killed, another injured in attack on the way to school |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pit-bull-attack-georgia-kills-boy-critically-injures-girl-dog-owner-in-custody/ |access-date=November 12, 2023 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2017 |title=Charge reduced against owner of dogs that killed Atlanta boy |url=https://apnews.com/article/f9fdd1bde1bb4d3fab6481cb3349833a |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Stevens |first=Alexis |date=January 25, 2017 |title=Latest Dog Attack Intensifies Anger |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-latest-dog-atta/145309785/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Atlanta Constitution |pages=B1 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Dog-attack Charge Upgraded |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-enterprise-dog-attack-charge-upgra/145310054/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=Press Enterprise |location=Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |pages=A2 |via=Newspapers.com}}

March 23, 2017

|

|<1

|Male

|Pit bull type (1)

|Lusby

|Maryland

|The family's pet attacked the eight-month-old boy, while he was being watched by a family friend. Police shot the dog to stop the attack but the boy was already dead.{{Cite news |last=Moyer |first=Justin Wm |date=May 24, 2023 |title=Boy, 8 months old, is killed by family dog in Maryland |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/8-month-old-boy-killed-by-family-dog-in-calvert-county/2017/03/23/c96116ba-100b-11e7-8fed-dbb23e393b15_story.html |access-date=April 12, 2024 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite web |last1=Reeve |first1=Richard Reeve |last2=Gayle |first2=Anna-Lysa |date=March 23, 2017 |title=8-month-old baby attacked, killed by family dog in Maryland |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/8-month-old-baby-attacked-killed-by-family-dog-in-maryland |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=WJLA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |date=March 24, 2017 |title=Update: 8 Month Old Baby Boy Killed in Dog Attack in Lusby |url=https://smnewsnet.com/archives/416669/update-8-month-old-baby-boy-killed-in-dog-attack-in-lusby/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=Southern Maryland News Net |language=en-US}}

{{Date table sorting|2017-10-21}}

|Javien Candelario

|7

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Lowell

|Massachusetts

|The 7-year-old child was attacked and killed by 2 dogs.{{Cite web |date=2017-10-23 |title=Lowell School District Mourns 'Vibrant' Student Killed In Pit Bull Attack - CBS Boston |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lowell-pit-bull-attack-child-killed/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-10-23 |title=Pitbulls töten Siebenjährigen in den USA |url=https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article212326781/Pitbull-Attacke-Zwei-Kampfhunde-toeten-Siebenjaehrigen.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.morgenpost.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |last=Carozza |first=Jacob |date=2017-11-01 |title=Death of Lowell boy killed by pit bulls ruled an accident, officials say |url=https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2017/11/01/death-of-lowell-boy-killed-by-pit-bulls-ruled-an-accident-officials-say/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=www.boston.com |language=en-US}}

December 14, 2017

|Bethany Stephens

|22

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Glen Allen

|Virginia

|Stephens, who had been walking her two dogs, was reported missing. The next day, she was found dead, with the dogs guarding and eating her body. Police said it appeared she had been mauled to death by the dogs. The dogs were euthanized.{{Cite news |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Virginia woman mauled to death by her dogs, police say |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42418090 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |language=en-GB |via=BBC}}{{Cite news |last=Phillips |first=Kristine |date=December 20, 2017 |title=People Couldn't Believe Two Dogs Killed Their Owner; the Sheriff Described the Horror |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-people-couldnt-beli/145320098/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Daily Nonpareil |location=Council Bluffs, Iowa |pages=8 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{Date table sorting|2017-12-07}}

|Emily Mae Colvin

|24

|Female

|Pit bull (4–5)

|Jackson County

|Alabama

|Colvin was attacked and killed in front of her home. Her death led to the creation of "Emily's Law".{{Cite web |last=Remkus |first=Ashley |date=2018-01-30 |title=Judge orders euthanization of pit bulls that mauled northeast Alabama woman to death |url=https://www.al.com/news/2018/01/judge_orders_euthanization_of.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=al |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Cason |first=Mike |date=2018-03-20 |title=New law can send Alabama owners of vicious dogs to prison |url=https://www.al.com/news/2018/03/new_law_creates_felonies_for_a.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=al |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Cason |first=Mike |date=2018-02-01 |title=Bill applies felony charge to owners of dogs that maim or kill |url=https://www.al.com/news/2018/01/bill_applies_felony_charge_to.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=al |language=en}}

January 9, 2018

|Laura Williams Ray

|53

|Female

|Pit bull (1)

|West Monroe

|Louisiana

|Ray was killed by a pit bull owned by her kennel client. Animal control euthanized the dog.{{Cite web |last1=Segura |first1=Matthew |last2=Willis |first2=Dede |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Pit bull kills woman working at a pet hotel in West Monroe |url=https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Pit-bull-kills-woman-at-West-Monroe-area-pet-boarding-facility-468623323.html |access-date=March 16, 2024 |website=KNOE CBS News 8 |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=January 15, 2018 |title=The New York Daily News has reported |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-enterprise-the-new-york-daily-news/145309190/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=Press Enterprise |location=Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |pages=A5 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |last=Mott |first=Ashley |date=January 13, 2018 |title=Following Fatal Attack, Pit Bull Euthanized |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-following-fatal-attack-pit-bu/145309382/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Times |pages=A1}}{{Cite news |date=January 11, 2018 |title=Woman Dies After Being Attacked by Pit Bull |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/vancouver-island-free-daily-woman-dies-a/145309528/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=Vancouver Island Free Daily |location=Parksville, British Columbia |pages=A9 |via=Newspapers.com}}

March 7, 2018

|

|<1

|Female

|Wolfdog hybrid (1)

|Lee County

|Virginia

|The family pet attacked an eight-day-old who was in a bassinet. She died at the hospital. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Online |first=The Eagle |date=March 8, 2018 |title=Dog mauls eight-day-old baby to death {{!}} |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/dog-mauls-eight-day-old-baby-to-death/ |access-date=March 16, 2024 |website=The Eagle Online |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2018 |title=Virginia family's wolf-dog hybrid kills 8-day-old baby lying in bassinet |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lee-county-virginia-wolf-hybrid-kills-8-day-old-baby-lying-in-bassinet/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}

{{Date table sorting|2018-03-25}}

|Hong Saengsamly

|49

|Female

|Pit bull (1–2)

|Milwaukee

|Wisconsin

|Saengsamly was attacked in her house by her pet dog. Her son found her dead, with the dog guarding her body. He shot the dog.{{Cite news |last=Hill |first=Crystal |date=March 27, 2018 |title=Woman was mauled to death. Her dog guarded her body and 'growled,' officials say |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article207041374.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520000113/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article207041374.html |archive-date=May 20, 2020 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |work=Miami Herald |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Garza |first=Jesse |date=March 26, 2018 |title=Milwaukee woman mauled to death by at least one of her pet dogs |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2018/03/26/milwaukee-woman-mauled-death-least-one-her-pet-dogs/460444002/ |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=Journal Sentinel |language=en-US}}

May 10, 2018

|Tracy Garcia

|52

|Female

|Mix breed (7)

|Ardmore

|Oklahoma

|Garcia was attacked by her neighbor's dogs while walking near her home. She later died in the hospital. Police shot one dog and the rest were euthanized.{{Cite magazine |last=Gajanan |first=Mahita |date=May 17, 2018 |title=Oklahoma Woman Killed in Attack by Pack of Dachshunds |url=https://time.com/5280769/dog-attack-dachshund-woman-oklahoma-death/ |access-date=April 22, 2024 |magazine=TIME |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Rossman |first=Sean Rossman and Sean |date=May 17, 2018 |title=Pack of dogs maul, kill woman in Oklahoma |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/17/pack-dachshund-terrier-mix-dogs-maul-kill-woman-oklahoma/619598002/ |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Erdman |first=Shelby Lin |date=May 17, 2018 |title=Pack of vicious dogs running wild attacks, kills woman |url=https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending-now/pack-of-small-vicious-dachshunds-running-wild-attacks-kills-woman/750780367/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202124006/https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending-now/pack-of-small-vicious-dachshunds-running-wild-attacks-kills-woman/750780367/ |archive-date=December 2, 2023 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=WPXI |via=web.archive.org}}

May 30, 2018

|

|<1

|Female

|Pit bull (1)

|Miramar

|Florida

|An eight-month-old girl in a bouncy chair was attacked by the family pet while in the care of her grandmother. Fire and rescue declared her dead at the scene.{{Cite web |last=Cummings |first=William |date=May 30, 2018 |title=8-month-old baby girl dies after she was attacked by pet dog in Florida |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/30/pet-dog-kills-florida-baby/656666002/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

July 8, 2018

|Joseph Pettaway

|51

|Male

|Unknown (1)

|Montgomery

|Alabama

|Pettaway was attacked by a police dog, Niko, whose handler was responding to a burglary call. Pettaway had permission to stay at the house he was renovating. He died at the hospital.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Melissa |date=October 1, 2020 |title=A police dog killed Joseph Pettaway. His family now fights for body cam footage of his final moments |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/10/01/joseph-pettaway-alabama-police-dog-family-fight-body-cam-footage/5802839002/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last1=VanSickle |first1=Abbie |last2=Stephens |first2=Challen |last3=Martin |first3=Ryan |last4=Brozost-Kelleher |first4=Dana |last5=Fan |first5=Andrew |author-link5= |date=October 2, 2020 |title='Like I Was Being Eaten' When Police Dogs Bite, No One is Accountable |url=https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/10/02/police-use-of-force-dog-bite-k-9-investigation-excessive-force-arrests-lawsuits/5879123002/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=USA TODAY |location= |pages= |via=}}

December 15, 2018

|Angela Johnson

|54

|Female

|Pit bull (3)

|Anza

|California

|Johnson was attacked in her yard by loose dogs. She was taken to hospital and died on February 9, 2019. All three dogs were euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Kohn |first=Keith W. |date=February 19, 2018 |title='She was lifeless:' Woman mauled in Anza by 3 pit bulls dies of injuries weeks later, family says |url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2019/02/18/angela-johnson-woman-mauled-anza-december-three-pit-bulls-dies/2910215002/ |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=The Desert Sun |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Woman hospitalized after being mauled by 3 pit bulls in Anza |url=https://abc7.com/anza-dog-attack-pit-bull-bulls-riverside-county/4908338/ |access-date=March 29, 2024 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Trevor |date=December 19, 2018 |title=Son describes agony after Dr's ask to pull plug on critically injured Anza mauling victim |url=https://myrcns.com/2018/12/19/son-describes-agony-after-drs-ask-to-pull-plug-on-critically-injured-anza-mauling-victim/ |access-date=March 29, 2024 |website=Riverside County News Source |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Rokos |first=Brian |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Pit bulls that gravely wounded Anza woman are euthanized |url=https://www.pressenterprise.com/pit-bulls-that-gravely-wounded-anza-woman-are-euthanized/ |access-date=March 29, 2024 |website=Press Enterprise |language=en-US}}

February 26, 2019

|Bessie Jill Peterson

|88

|Female

|German Shepherd (6)

|Pall Mall

|Tennessee

|Peterson was mauled after going to the back of her yard to clean a drainage ditch. She died at the hospital.{{Cite web |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |date=March 20, 2019 |title=Middle Tennessee woman mauled to death by six German Shepherds |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-middle-tennesee-woman-mau/145291173/ |access-date=March 21, 2024 |website=The Tennessean |language=en-US |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |last=Stunson |first=Mike |date=March 1, 2019 |title='It's like a nightmare.' Tennessee woman mauled to death by six German Shepherds. |url=https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article226987909.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302063307/https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article226987909.html |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=Lexington Herald-Leader}}

{{Date table sorting|2019-08}}

|Emma Hernandez

|9

|Female

|Pit bull (3)

|Detroit

|Michigan

|The 9-year-old was riding her bike near her home and was attacked by 3 dogs.{{Cite web |last=Hassan |first=David Williams,Carma |date=2019-08-20 |title=Pit bulls maul and kill a 9-year-old girl in Detroit |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/20/us/detroit-dogs-kill-girl-trnd/index.html |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Emma_Hernandez |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Emma_Hernandez/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=WDIV |language=en}} The dogs' owner was charged with second-degree murder. There had been repeated complaints about these dogs, but officials never took action. Detroit City Council later amended their dangerous animal ordinance by adding "Emma's Clause", requiring animal control to investigate all complaints about dangerous animals including visiting the location and taking photographs.[https://www.clickondetroit.com/2019/10/02/dog-attack-kills-9-year-old-girl-in-detroit-pet-owner-due-in-court/ Dog attack kills 9-year-old girl in Detroit: Pet owner will stand trial] 2019-10-03 clickondetroit.com][https://www.metrotimes.com/news/detroit-city-council-adds-teeth-to-dangerous-animal-ordinance-after-deadly-pit-bull-attack-23888828 Detroit City Council adds teeth to dangerous animal ordinance after deadly pit bull attack] 2020-02-18 Detroit Metro Times

==2020s==

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Attack date

!Victim

!Age

!Gender

!Dog type (number)

!City or county

!State

!Details

{{Date table sorting|2020-01-08}}

|Kay Torres

|52

|Female

|Unknown (pack)

|Taos County,Taos Pueblo

|New Mexico

|Torres was found surrounded by several dogs with bite marks to her arms and legs. The autopsy ruled out homicide.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=John |date=2020-01-15 |title=Woman killed in suspected dog attack at Taos Pueblo |url=https://www.taosnews.com/news/woman-killed-in-suspected-dog-attack-at-taos-pueblo/article_093aff29-1c86-5752-8faa-bf0f16f4c495.html |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=The Taos News |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2020-01-16 |title=Taos Pueblo woman death may have stemmed from dog attack |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/16/taos-pueblo-woman-death-may-have-stemmed-from-dog-/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |work=The Washington Times}}{{Cite web |last=Easley |first=Liam |date=2022-11-17 |title=Dog attacks still a problem in Taos |url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-taos-news/20221117/281706913673394 |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=The Taos News via Pressreader}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-01-10}}

|Donald W. Abner

|55

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Rockcastle County

|Kentucky

|The dog's owner set the former fighting dog named Denali on the man. The police officers had to shoot the dog to help the man. The dog owner was charged with murder. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-01-10 |title=Victim identified in Rockcastle County dog attack; woman charged with murder |url=https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Man-fatally-attacked-by-dog-in-Rockcastle-County-566875091.html |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=WKYT News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=McMunn |first=Andrew |date=2022-11-08 |title='Good boy, get him': Woman sentenced for siccing pit bull on man in deadly attack |url=https://www.fox34.com/2022/11/08/good-boy-get-him-woman-sentenced-siccing-pit-bull-man-deadly-attack/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Fox 34 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-01-10 |title=KSP investigating death; Man bitten by dog at home |url=https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/man-dies-after-being-mauled-by-dog-in-rockcastle-county |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=LEX 18 News |language=en-US}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-05-09}}

|Lisa Urso

|52

|Female

|French Bulldog mix (1)

|Fox Lake

|Illinois

|Urso was found unresponsive on her patio after being attacked by the family dog. The dog had been involved in two previous bite incidents.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/24/us/illinois-woman-killed-by-french-bulldog-mix-dog-trnd/index.html|title=A woman was attacked and killed by her French bulldog mix|first=Francesca |last=Giuliani-Hoffman|website=CNN|date=May 24, 2020 |access-date=July 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525183404/https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/24/us/illinois-woman-killed-by-french-bulldog-mix-dog-trnd/index.html|archive-date=May 25, 2020|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Borcia |first=Sam |date=May 14, 2020 |title=Dog who viciously attacked, killed its owner in her Fox Lake home will likely be euthanized |url=https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2020/05/14/dog-who-viciously-attacked-killed-its-owner-in-her-fox-lake-home-will-likely-be-euthanized/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831052404/https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2020/05/14/dog-who-viciously-attacked-killed-its-owner-in-her-fox-lake-home-will-likely-be-euthanized/ |archive-date=August 31, 2020 |access-date=July 18, 2020 |website=Lake & McHenry County Scanner}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-06-11}}

|

|<1

|Male

|Belgian Malinois (1)

|Hartford

|South Dakota

|The family dog bit an infant multiple times. The baby died at the hospital the same day. The dog was taken by the local humane society.{{cite news |first= |date=June 14, 2020 |title=Family's dog mauls six-week old South Dakota boy to death |url=https://apnews.com/general-news-407165158902f127046d79997dd0fb03 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |work=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2020 |title=South Dakota infant dies after he was attacked by family dog |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/13/south-dakota-infant-dies-after-he-was-attacked-by-/ |access-date=May 15, 2024 |website=The Washington Times}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-10-19}}

|Ruthie Mae Brown

|36

|Female

|Pit bull (7 to 8)

|Nauvoo

|Alabama

|Brown was killed by a dog pack while walking. A witness said Brown was attacked by seven or eight dogs.{{cite news |last1=Donley |first1=Andrew |last2=Bailey |first2=Muriel |date=October 19, 2020 |title=Mother of 4 killed by pack of dogs in Walker County |url=https://abc3340.com/news/local/woman-attacked-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-in-walker-county |access-date=October 20, 2020 |publisher=ABC 33/40}} Two of the animals were turned in by their owner; three others were captured.{{cite news |last1=Bremner |first1=Jade |date=October 20, 2020 |title=Alabama Woman Mauled to Death by Pack of Dogs |work=Newsweek |url=https://www.newsweek.com/alabama-woman-attacked-killed-pack-dogs-1540607 |access-date=October 20, 2020}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-10-26}}

|

|<1

|

|German Shepherd mix (1)

|Hampton

|Virginia

|A dog killed an infant as it slept next to the parent's bed. The baby's father awoke during the attack, saw the injuries to the child, and immediately killed the dog.{{cite news |last1=Child |first1=David |title=Baby mauled to death by parent's pet German Shepherd |url=https://www.newsweek.com/baby-killed-pet-german-shepherd-1542157 |access-date=October 27, 2020 |work=Newsweek |date=October 26, 2020 |language=en}}{{cite news |last=Price |first=Mark |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Family's dog turns 'vicious' and kills infant as parents slept, Virginia police say |url=https://news.yahoo.com/family-dog-turns-vicious-kills-151343095.html |access-date=April 14, 2021 |work=Miami Herald |via=Yahoo! News}}{{cite news |last=Moreland |first=Amanda |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Death Investigation: First block of Scotland Road |url=https://hamptonvapolice.org/death-investigation-first-block-of-scotland-road-7a639453cf8 |access-date=November 20, 2024 |work=Hampton VA Police |via=Medium}}

{{Date table sorting|2020-12-17}}

|Erick J. Quinn

|46

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Joliet

|Illinois

|Quinn was killed when he tried to calm a dog, which had become agitated when two women in the home Quinn was visiting began arguing.{{Cite news|last=Fabbre|first=Alicia|date=December 18, 2020|title=Dog fatally attacks man visiting friends in Joliet|work=Chicago Tribune|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-joliet-man-dies-after-dog-attack-20201218-fbojo23caned3m6a72vu4rbvyq-story.html|access-date=December 23, 2020}}

{{dts|2021|1|20}}

|Cameron Hatfield

|6

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Brunson

|South Carolina

|Hatfield was killed at home by the dog, which was later euthanized by animal control authorities.{{Cite news|last=Pelisek|first=Christin|date=January 26, 2021|title=S.C. Boy, 6, Killed in Dog Attack Was 'Highly Intelligent, Funny and Always Full of Life'|work=People|url=https://people.com/crime/ga-boy-6-killed-in-dog-attack-was-highly-intelligent-funny-and-always-full-of-life/|access-date=January 8, 2021}}

{{dts|2021|3|16}}

|Aziz Ahmed

|3

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Carteret

|New Jersey

|Ahmed and his mother were in their fenced-in backyard when the two dogs dug under. He was taken to the hospital by helicopter and died. His mother was hospitalized with injuries. The dogs were shot by police who responded to the incident.{{Cite news|last=Sanchez|first=Hazel|date=March 18, 2021|title=Relatives Of 3-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Dogs Say Family Previously Told Owners 'The Dog Is Wild'|work=WLNY-TV|url=https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/03/18/carteret-dog-attack-child-dies/|access-date=March 18, 2021}}{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2021 |title=3-year-old boy attacked and killed by his neighbor's dogs in New Jersey |url=https://abc7.com/new-jersey-dog-attack-child-dead/10424304/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Aradillas |first=Elaine |date=March 31, 2021 |title=N.J. Man Whose Unregistered Dogs Mauled, Killed 3-Year-Old Boy Playing in Yard Won't Be Charged |url=https://people.com/crime/nj-man-unregistered-dogs-mauled-killed-boy-no-charges/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

April 30, 2021

|Elayah Brown

|4

|Female

|Mixed breed (1)

|Fort Worth

|Texas

|Brown was attacked by the family pet and later died at the hospital. Animal control euthanized the dog.{{Cite web |last=Helling |first=Steve |date=May 3, 2021 |title='Bright, Beautiful' 4-Year-Old Tx. Girl Is Mauled to Death by Family Dog |url=https://people.com/crime/bright-beautiful-texas-girl-mauled-death-family-dog/ |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

April 27, 2021

|Jayden Henderson

|7

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Garner

|North Carolina

|Henderson and her mother, were pet sitting a neighbor's dogs when they were attacked. She later died in the hospital. The owners fought to keep the dogs, which were euthanized under a judge's order. A local ordinance was passed requiring the euthanization of dogs that kill a person.{{Cite web |last=WRAL |date=April 27, 2021 |title=Child killed in Garner dog attack was the daughter of WRAL-TV employee |url=https://www.wral.com/story/child-killed-in-garner-dog-attack-was-daughter-of-wral-tv-employee/19649128/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=WRAL.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=WRAL |date=May 17, 2021 |title=Garner owners want to keep dogs that killed child, injured mother |quote="’I didn't know what to do. I tried pulling. I tried kicking,’ she said of her struggle to get the two pit bulls away from her daughter." |url=https://www.wral.com/garner-owners-want-to-keep-dogs-that-killed-child-injured-mother/19682657/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=WRAL.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021|title=Franklin County adopts ordinance outlawing dogs that have killed people |url=https://www.wral.com/franklin-county-adopts-ordinance-outlawing-dogs-that-have-killed-people/19773319/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=WRAL.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2021 |title=Dogs that killed Garner 7-year-old put down |url=https://www.wral.com/judge-garner-will-decide-fate-of-dogs-that-killed-7-year-old/19868310/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=WRAL.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Bajpai |first=Avi |date=September 11, 2021 |title=Dogs that Killed 7-Year-Old Will Be Euthanized |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-dogs-that-killed-7/145691974/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |work=The News and Observer |location=Raleigh, North Carolina |pages=A16 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite news |last=Shen-Berro |first=Julian |date=September 6, 2021 |title=Judge to Decide Whether to Euthanize Dogs After Fatal Attack |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-judge-to-decide-wh/145692618/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |work=The News and Observer |location=Raleigh, North Carolina |pages=A6 |via=Newspapers.com}}

{{Date table sorting|2021-06-10}}

|Unknown

|3

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Union County, Elizabeth

|New Jersey

|The child fell out of a window and was attacked and killed by the family's dogs.{{Cite web |last=Haworth |first=Jon |date=2021-06-12 |title=Toddler falls from window of home, mauled to death by family's 2 pit bulls when he lands |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/toddler-falls-window-home-mauled-death-familys-pit/story?id=78238482 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

June 13, 2021

|Shamar Sherif Jackson

|7

|Male

|Unknown (2 to 5)

|Marion

|South Carolina

|Jackson and his brother were looking for their chihuahua when they were attacked by a dog pack. His brother escaped but Jackson was killed. Five dogs were taken into custody and their owner was charged with involuntary manslaughter.{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |date=June 16, 2021 |title=S.C. Boy, 7, Is Mauled to Death by Dogs While Looking for His Chihuahua with Brother |url=https://people.com/crime/south-carolina-boy-7-fatally-mauled-pack-dogs/ |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pelisek |first=Christine |date=June 29, 2021 |title=After 7-Year-Old Is Mauled to Death by Dog While Looking for His Chihuahua, Owner Is Charged |url=https://people.com/crime/man-charged-dog-mauling-death-7-year-old-south-carolina-boy/ |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}

October 20, 2021

|James McNeelis

|7

|Male

|Sheltland Sheepdog x Corgie mix (1)

|Kiefer

|Oklahoma

|McNeelis was reported missing but was later found dead on his family's property. The police investigation revealed that he was killed by the family dog. The dog was adopted from the shelter three weeks earlier.{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Jordan |date=October 27, 2021 |title='Everything just hurts': 7-year-old Oklahoma boy killed by family dog, authorities say |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/27/oklahoma-boy-fatally-mauled-family-sheltie-corgi-dog/8568097002/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

December 12, 2021

|Duke Little Whirlwind

|58

|Male

|Unknown (pack)

|Northern Cheyenne Reservation

|Montana

|Whirlwind was found dead on a road near his home, the victim of a dog attack.{{Cite web |last=Beresford |first=Jack |date=December 14, 2021 |title=Man Mauled to Death by Pack of Dogs, Family Claims |url=https://www.newsweek.com/man-mauled-death-dogs-family-claim-1659151 |access-date=April 22, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

{{dts|2021|12|30}}

|

|34

|Male

|American Bully (1)

|Chicago

|Illinois

|The victim was found by police in the living room of his home with visible bite marks. An autopsy determined the man died of multiple injuries from a dog mauling.{{Cite news |last=Sobol |first=R. |date=January 1, 2022 |title=Man dies after Roseland dog attack, officials say |work=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-fatal-dog-mauling-20220101-xfgpcawqcnh5lop6rzqfzq4vny-story.html |access-date=April 30, 2022}}

January 27, 2022

|Saad Al-Anazi

|59

|Male

|German Shepherd (2)

|Las Cruces

|New Mexico

|Al-Anazi was attacked outside his house by his neighbor's dogs. He died the next day in the hospital. Animal control took two of the dogs into custody.{{Cite web |last1=Hanania |first1=Ray |last2=Al-Thaqafi |first2=Tareq |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Saudi American dies after dog attack near home in New Mexico |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2026161/%7B%7B |access-date=April 16, 2024 |website=Arab News |language=en}}

January 29, 2022

|Olivia Grace Floyd

|7

|Female

|Rottweiler (1)

|Waynesboro

|Virginia

|Floyd was attacked by her grandparents' dog and died at the hospital. An adult woman was also injured. The grandparents were charged with involuntary manslaughter and her parents were charged with child neglect but the charges were dropped.{{Cite web |last=Zinn |first=Brad |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Charges dropped against parents in fatal dog mauling of girl in Waynesboro |url=https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2023/02/15/charges-dropped-against-parents-in-dog-mauling-of-girl-in-waynesboro/69905792007/ |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=The News Leader |place=Waynesboro, Virginia |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Jakie |first=Olivia |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Grandparents Face Murder Charges After 'Sweet' 7-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Family Dog |url=https://people.com/crime/grandparents-face-murder-charges-after-7-year-old-girl-mauled-to-death-by-family-dog/ |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Chloe |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Grandmother of Girl Mauled to Death by Dog Charged With Murder |url=https://www.newsweek.com/grandmother-murder-parents-charged-dog-killed-child-1707319 |access-date=April 22, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|2|17}}

|Pam Robb

|71

|Female

|Bully mix (1)

|Fort Lauderdale

|Florida

|Robb was volunteering at an animal shelter and was working with a dog when it attacked, pulling her to the ground. Another woman attempted to intervene and suffered minor injuries. Robb was taken to a hospital and later died. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite news |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Dog fatally mauls volunteer at Florida shelter |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dog-fatally-mauls-volunteer-florida-shelter-82985111 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219014307/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dog-fatally-mauls-volunteer-florida-shelter-82985111 |archive-date=February 19, 2022 |access-date=February 18, 2022 |work=ABC News}}{{Cite news|date=February 18, 2022|title=Dog fatally attacks volunteer at Florida animal shelter|work=WGN-9|url=https://wgntv.com/news/dog-fatally-attacks-volunteer-at-florida-animal-shelter/|access-date=February 18, 2022}}{{Cite news |last1=Ortiz |first1=Omar Rodriguez |last2=Cetoute |first2=Devoun |last3=Teproff |first3=Carli |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Animal rescue volunteer killed in dog attack. 'A wonderful, wonderful, giving person' |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article258506813.html |access-date=February 18, 2022 |work=Miami Herald}}{{Cite news |last1=Stanwood |first1=Janine |last2=Torres |first2=Andrea |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Woman loved working where rescued dog killed her, wife says: 1 dead, 1 injured in dog attack at 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida facility in Oakland Park |work=WPLG |url=https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/02/18/woman-loved-working-where-rescued-dog-killed-her-relative-says/ |access-date=April 29, 2022}}

{{dts|2022|3|22}}

|Serenity Garnett

|<1

|Female

|American Bulldog x Great Pyrenees mix (1)

|Martinez

|Georgia

|The seven-month-old Garnett was attacked by the dog while being watched by her great-grandmother, who was renting a room from the dog's owners. The girl died at the hospital, where the great-grandmother was treated for injuries she received while trying to rescue the girl. The great-grandmother, who was watching the dog for its owners, was charged with second-degree murder.{{Cite news |last=Lepp |first=Mike |date=March 23, 2022 |title=7-month-old dead after being attacked by a dog in Martinez |work=WJBF |url=https://www.wjbf.com/news/columbia-county/baby-attacked-by-pit-bull-in-martinez/ |access-date=April 30, 2022}}{{Cite news |last=Helling |first=Steve |date=March 24, 2022 |title=7-Month-Old Girl in Georgia Mauled to Death by Dog, Her Great Grandmother Also Injured Trying to Stop Attack |work=People |url=https://people.com/crime/7-month-old-girl-mauled-to-death-by-dog-in-georgia-her-great-grandmother-is-injured/ |access-date=April 30, 2022}}{{Cite news |last=Byerly |first=Steve |date=March 25, 2022 |title=Great-grandmother charged in deadly dog attack on baby |work=WRDW-TV |url=https://www.wrdw.com/2022/03/25/great-greandmother-charged-deadly-dog-attack-baby/ |access-date=May 8, 2022}}

{{dts|2022|5|14}}

|Scottie Brigman

|36

|Male

|Pit bull (4)

|Chesterfield County

|South Carolina

|Police found Brigman dead in the road, surrounded by four dogs. His body was covered in dog bites.{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |date=July 22, 2022 |title=S.C. Dad Was Killed by 4 Pit Bulls in May — Now Owner Will Be Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter |url=https://people.com/crime/south-carolina-dad-killed-pit-bulls-now-owner-charged-involuntary-manslaughter/ |access-date=November 7, 2023 |website=People |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|5|22}}

|Ronda Persall

|57

|Female

|Labrador Retriever mix (2)

|Cullman County

|Alabama

|Persall was attacked and killed by two dogs that had escaped from the neighbor's fenced backyard. The neighbor went outside when he heard commotion and found Persall who was still alive and lying next to a car. The neighbor took Persall to the hospital where she died.{{cite news |last1=Olding |first1=Rachel |date=May 24, 2022 |title=Dog Lover Mauled to Death in Alabama by Her Neighbor's Mutts |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/dog-lover-ronda-persall-mauled-to-death-in-jones-chapel-alabama-by-her-neighbors-mutt-dogs |access-date=April 4, 2024 |newspaper=The Daily Beast}}{{Cite web |last1=Gauntt |first1=Josh |last2=McMunn |first2=Andrew |date=May 24, 2022 |title=Woman killed by multiple dogs after they escape from neighbor's yard, police say |url=https://www.kktv.com/2022/05/24/woman-killed-by-multiple-dogs-after-they-escape-neighbors-yard-police-say/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=KKTV CBS 11 News |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=List |first=Madeleine |date=May 25, 2022 |title=57-year-old woman mauled to death by multiple dogs, Alabama officials say |url=https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article261781142.html |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=The Sacramento Bee}}

{{dts|2022|5|31}}

|Richard Barry

|59

|Male

|English Bulldog (5)

|Selma

|California

|Barry was out for a walk when he was attacked and killed by five dogs that had escaped from a nearby house. Two family members witnessed the attack but were not able to save Barry. Animal Control captured the dogs.{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Rich |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Selma woman tried in vain to save brother-in-law from dog mauling |url=https://kmph.com/news/local/selma-woman-tried-in-vain-to-save-brother-in-law-from-dog-mauling |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=KMPH Fox 26 News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=K C |date=August 3, 2022 |title=Calif. Man, 59, Is Mauled to Death by 5 English Bulldogs That Were 'Focused on Harming' |url=https://people.com/crime/california-man-mauled-death-english-bulldogs-focused-harming/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|6|3}}

|Debbie Boyd

|70

|Female

|Rottweiler (1)

|Sevier County

|Tennessee

|Boyd was attacked and killed by at least one of her two dogs. She was found dead in her home. A small child who was also in the home was not injured.{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Paige |date=June 6, 2022 |title=70-year-old woman killed in family dog attack, sheriff says |url=https://www.whsv.com/2022/06/06/two-family-dogs-attack-kill-70-year-old-woman-sheriff-says/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=WHSV 3 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lenthang |first=Marlene |date=June 8, 2022 |title=Tennessee woman, 70, found dead in family dog attack, officials say |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-woman-70-found-dead-family-dog-attack-officials-say-rcna32518 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Anglesey |first=Anders |date=June 7, 2022 |title=Elderly Woman Killed by Family Dog in Savage Attack: Police |url=https://www.newsweek.com/elderly-woman-killed-family-dog-savage-attack-tennessee-1713359 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

June 9, 2022

|Nicolas Vasquez

|51

|Male

|Pit bull terrier mix (3)

|Harris County

|Texas

|Vasquez was walking when he was attacked and partially eaten by a neighbor's dogs. His legs were amputated at the hospital where he died ten days later. The dogs, who had attacked Vasquez previously, were taken into custody by animal control.{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Anna |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Man Mauled to Death by Dogs During Bike Ride: Deputies |url=https://www.newsweek.com/harris-county-texas-man-mauled-death-dogs-bike-ride-1737403 |access-date=April 22, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|7|7}}

|Trena Peed

|46

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Greensboro

|North Carolina

|Peed was dog sitting two dogs at her home. She was attacked while letting them into the yard. The attack was heard and witnessed by neighbors. Police shot one of the dogs and took possession of both dogs.{{cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |date=July 8, 2022 |title=N.C. Woman Whose Sons Recently Died in Car Crashes Is Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls She Was Dog Sitting |url=https://people.com/crime/ohio-woman-mauled-death-pit-bulls-dog-sitting/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=People Magazine}}{{cite web|url=https://wset.com/news/local/greensboro-woman-mauled-to-death-by-two-pit-bulls-family-shares-gofundme-attack-animal-control-police-home-investigation-charges-funeral-911-calls-neighbors|work=ABC13 News|title=Greensboro woman mauled to death by two pit bulls, family shares GoFundMe|last=Mastouri|first=Sarah|date=July 8, 2022|accessdate=March 30, 2023}}{{cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Alisha Rahaman |date=July 11, 2022 |title=Dog sitter mauled to death by pit bulls in North Carolina |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dog-sitter-pit-bull-north-carolina-b2120126.html |accessdate=March 30, 2023 |work=The Independent}}

{{dts|2022|7|9}}

|Lea Freeman

|4

|Female

|Pit bull (3)

|Dallas

|Texas

|She was killed while her mother left the residence to buy drinks. A woman was supposed to watch her. The grandmother told authorities that the girl was afraid of the dogs and that she was afraid for the girl's safety. Dallas Animal Services seized and euthanized 3 dogs.{{Cite web |last=Yager |first=Peyton |date=2022-07-12 |title=Dallas grandmother of 4-year-old killed in dog attack contacted CPS previously over home concerns |url=https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-grandmother-of-4-year-old-killed-in-dog-attack-contacted-cps-previously-over-home-concerns |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=FOX 4 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Choi |first=Hojun |date=2022-07-12 |title='I'm devastated': Mother of 4-year-old girl who died after dog attack speaks out |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2022/07/11/im-devastated-mother-of-4-year-old-girl-who-died-after-dog-attack-speaks-out/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wainwright |first=Alexis |date=2022-07-11 |title=Mother of 4-year-old attacked by dogs speaks out - CBS Texas |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/mother-of-4-year-old-attacked-by-dogs-speaks-out/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Gottschling |first=Martin |date=2022-07-16 |title=Horror-Attacke in Texas: Mädchen (4) von drei Hunden zerfleischt! |trans-title=Horror attack in Texas: Girl (4) mauled by three dogs! |url=https://www.news.de/panorama/856384281/hundeattacke-in-dallas-texas-maedchen-4-von-drei-hunden-zerfleischt-mutmassliche-besitzerin-sah-bei-toedlichem-angriff-einfach-zu/1/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=News.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-07-15 |title=3 Dogs Euthanized After 4-Year-Old Girl Killed in Attack |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/3-dogs-euthanized-after-4-year-old-girl-killed-in-attack/3015674/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=NBC 5 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-13 |title=Dallas Animal Services owes answers in dog-mauling death of 4-year-old |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2022/07/13/dallas-animal-services-owes-answers-in-dog-mauling-death-of-4-year-old/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}

July 11, 2022

|Apollo Duplantis

|1

|Male

|Unknown (1)

|Gentilly, New Orleans

|Louisiana

|The thirteen-month-old boy was attacked by the family dog and died at the hospital. The dog also attacked an officer and was shot at the scene.{{Cite news |last=Wells |first=Carlie |date=July 12, 2022 |title=Family dog that killed toddler in Gentilly shot dead by NOPD officer, authorities say |work=Nola|url=https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_d41bb5e0-01f7-11ed-98ec-ef6c4447ce2f.html |access-date=March 31, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Killett |first=Gabriella |date=July 12, 2022 |title=Toddler dies after family dog bites him; New Orleans police shoot and kill dog |url=https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/toddler-dies-after-family-dog-bites-him-new-orleans-police-shoot-and-kill-dog/article_a3f434b6-022c-11ed-a954-0ffa5be5e968.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331123428/https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/toddler-dies-after-family-dog-bites-him-new-orleans-police-shoot-and-kill-dog/article_a3f434b6-022c-11ed-a954-0ffa5be5e968.html |archive-date=March 31, 2024 |access-date=March 31, 2024 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Varghese |first=Nirmal |date=July 17, 2022 |title=13-Month-Old Baby Dies After Being Attacked, Mauled To Death By Family Dog |url=https://www.latintimes.com/13-month-old-baby-dies-after-being-attacked-mauled-death-family-dog-520869 |access-date=March 31, 2024 |website=Latin Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pelisek |first=Christine |date=July 13, 2022 |title=13-Month-Old La. Boy Is Mauled to Death by Family Dog; Animal Was Killed After Attacking Officer |url=https://people.com/crime/13-month-old-louisiana-boy-mauled-death-family-dog/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|7|28}}

|Marina Gabunia Verriest

|70

|Female

|Pit bull (1)

|Long Island, Nassau County, Albertson

|New York

|The 70-year-old was attacked and killed in her yard by a 7-year-old dog that had lived with the family all its life. She was found dead by her husband. A responding police officer was subsequently taken to the hospital due to the traumatic scene he was confronted with. The dog was shot dead by police.{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-07-27 |title=Long Island Woman Mauled to Death By Family Dog, Found Mutilated in Backyard: Police |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-woman-found-dead-mutilated-by-family-dog-in-backyard-police/3797944/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=NBC New York |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-28 |title=Seventy-year-old Long Island woman mauled to death by family's pit bull |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/elderly-woman-long-island-pitbull-b2132899.html |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=The Independent |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|8|15}}

|Mindy Kiepe

|43

|Female

|Great Dane (5)

|Rossie

|Iowa

|Kiepe was attacked and killed by her dogs. Her body was discovered in a ditch a short distance from her farm. All five dogs were euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Gelhoren |first=Giovana |date=August 18, 2022 |title=5 Great Danes Believed to Have Killed Their Owner in Northwest Iowa Ditch |url=https://people.com/crime/5-great-danes-believed-to-have-killed-their-owner-in-iowa-ditch/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

{{dts|2022|8|21}}

|Pamela Jane Rock

|61

|Female

|Pit bull (5)

|Putnam County

|Florida

|Five dogs escaped from their yard and attacked Rock, a postal worker whose vehicle had broken down. She died the next day at a trauma center. One of her arms was amputated before she died. The dogs had a history of aggressive behavior and breaking free. The dogs were euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Medina |first=Eduardo |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Dogs Attack and Kill Mail Carrier in Florida, Officials Say |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/us/florida-mail-carrier-dog-attack.html |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=The New York Times}}{{Cite web |last=Naham |first=Matt |date=August 24, 2022 |title=Postal Worker Mauled to Death on the Job After 5 Dogs Escape Owner's Property and Ignore Warning Shots |url=https://lawandcrime.com/crazy/postal-worker-mauled-to-death-on-the-job-after-5-dogs-escape-owners-property-and-ignore-warning-shots/ |access-date=August 26, 2022 |website=Law & Crime |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Rock |first=Tom |date=June 30, 2023 |title=My sister was mauled to death by five pit bulls in Florida |url=https://www.newsweek.com/sister-mauled-death-five-pit-bulls-florida-usa-1809914 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Winsor |first=Morgan |date=August 24, 2022 |title=US Postal Service worker mauled to death by dogs in Florida, officials say |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/us-postal-service-carrier-mauled-death-dogs-florida/story?id=88786692 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

August 26, 2022

|

|

|Male

|Unknown

|Channelview

|Texas

|A man who had been riding a bicycle was found dead on the road with multiple dog bites. Authorities said the area had many stray dogs.

rowspan="2" |{{dts|2022|10|5}}

|Hollace Dean Bennard

|<1

|Male

| rowspan="2" |Pit bull (2)

| rowspan="2" |Shelby County

| rowspan="2" |Tennessee

| rowspan="2" |Two family pets attacked and killed the Bennard siblings. Their mother attempted to shield the children and suffered extensive injuries over her entire body and face but survived. Both dogs were euthanized.{{Cite news |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Family dogs kill 2 Tennessee children, injure mom who tried to stop mauling, family says |url=https://news.yahoo.com/family-dogs-kill-2-tennessee-155341839.html |access-date=October 9, 2022 |work=USA Today |via=Yahoo! News}}{{Cite web |last=Anglesey |first=Anders |date=October 6, 2022 |title=Dogs maul toddler and baby to death in horror attack: Police |url=https://www.newsweek.com/dogs-maul-toddler-baby-death-horror-attack-tennessee-1749345 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{cite news|last=Scott|first=Autumn|url=https://wreg.com:443/news/local/children-dead-mother-injured-after-dog-attack-scso/|title=Children killed, mother injured by family dogs: SCSO |publisher=WREG|date=2022-10-05|access-date=2025-04-21}}

Lilly Jane Bennard

|2

|Female

{{dts|2022|10|7}}

|Soon Han

|80

|Female

|Dogo Argentino (2)

|Baldy Mesa

|California

|Two dogs attacked Soon while she was out for a walk. The dogs were held by animal control, pending further investigation.{{Cite news |last=Park |first=Jeong |date=October 10, 2022 |title=Woman, 80, out for walk is fatally mauled by 2 Dogs |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-woman-80-out-for/144779900/ |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=The Los Angeles Times |pages=B3 |via=Newspapers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Anglesey |first=Anders |date=October 10, 2022 |title=Woman, 80, mauled to death in vicious attack: Police |url=https://www.newsweek.com/woman-80-mauled-death-vicious-attack-1750243 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

rowspan="2" |{{dts|2022|10|24}}

| rowspan="2" |

| rowspan="2" |Adult

| rowspan="2" |Male

|English Mastiff (1)

| rowspan="2" |Excelsior Springs

| rowspan="2" |Missouri

| rowspan="2" |A delivery driver was found dead in a yard after an Amazon van that had been parked for several hours was reported to authorities. The dogs were aggressive as the deputies approached and were shot and killed.{{Cite web |last=Jacob |first=Binitha |date=October 26, 2022 |title=Amazon Delivery Driver Found Dead In Yard After Suspected Attack By 2 Dogs |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/amazon-delivery-driver-found-dead-yard-after-suspected-attack-2-dogs-3628187 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=International Business Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Studley |first=Joe |date=October 25, 2022 |title=Amazon delivery driver found dead after an apparent dog attack |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazon-delivery-driver-found-dead-apparent-dog-attack-rcna53834 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Kelly |date=October 26, 2022 |title=Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/news/amazon-driver-found-dead-missouri-yard-possible-dog-attack-sheriff |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Fox 5 New York |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Salam |first=Erum |date=October 25, 2022 |title=Police kill two dogs after US Amazon driver dies in apparent animal attack |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/25/amazon-driver-dies-dogs-shot-apparent-animal-attack |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

German Shepherd (1)
{{dts|2023|1|6}}

|Sadie Davila

|7

|Female

|Pit bull terrier mix (1)

|East Baton Rouge Parish

|Louisiana

|Davila was playing outside of a relative's house when she was attacked by a neighbor's dog. She was taken to the hospital and died. The dog's owner was arrested for negligent homicide. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=|first=|date=January 7, 2023 |title=7-year-old girl dies after pit bull attack; owner to be charged |url=https://www.wbrz.com/news/toddler-in-critical-condition-after-reported-dog-attack-off-hoo-shoo-too-road/|access-date=January 7, 2023 |website=WBRZ-TV Channel 2 Baton Rouge, LA |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last1=Sarisohn |first1=Hannah |last2=Elassar |first2=Alaa |date=January 8, 2023 |title=A 7-year-old girl died after dog attack in Louisiana, dog owner faces charges |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/08/us/louisiana-girl-dog-attack-dead/index.html |access-date=November 7, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Jordan |date=January 6, 2023 |title=7-year-old girl killed after dog 'viciously' attacked her; dog owner charged with homicide |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/08/girl-dies-dog-attack-louisiana/11013603002/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

rowspan="2" |January 21, 2023

| rowspan="2" |

| rowspan="2" |7

| rowspan="2" |Male

|Rottweiler (2)

| rowspan="2" |Fort Hall Indian Reservation

| rowspan="2" |Idaho

| rowspan="2" |A boy was attacked on his front porch by his neighbor's dogs. His mother was injured trying to stop the attack. Both were taken to the hospital where the boy was declared dead.{{Cite web |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |date=January 25, 2023 |title=Four dogs fatally maul 7-year-old Idaho boy; mother injured while trying to protect son |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/25/idaho-boy-fatally-mauled-pack-dogs-mother-injured/11118602002/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} Tribal authorities euthanized the dogs.

Mixed breed (2)
{{dts|2023|2|26}}

|Ramon Najera

|81

|Male

|American Staffordshire Terrier (3)

|San Antonio

|Texas

|Najera was killed and his wife was seriously injured after three dogs escaped from a neighbor's yard through a hole in a fence. Two others were injured in the attack, and two men had required medical treatment after previous attacks. The owner was arrested and charged with criminal negligence.{{Cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Andy |last2=Riess |first2=Rebekah |date=February 25, 2023 |title=81-year-old man dies after dog attack in San Antonio; suspect arrested, police say |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/25/us/texas-fatal-dog-attack-arrest/index.html |access-date=November 9, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Deliso |first=Meredith |date=February 25, 2023 |title=Elderly man killed, woman critically injured in 'horrific' dog attack in San Antonio |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/elderly-man-killed-woman-critically-injured-horrific-dog/story?id=97456312 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lagatta |first=Eric |date=June 22, 2023 |title=Texas man mauled to death by pack of dogs days after Gov. Abbott vetoes related bill |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/22/rockport-dog-attack-texas-man-mauled-to-death/70342321007/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

rowspan="2" |March 7, 2023

| rowspan="2" |Mateo Salvador

| rowspan="2" |42

| rowspan="2" |Male

|Belgian Malinois (3)

| rowspan="2" |Jurupa Valley

| rowspan="2" |California

| rowspan="2" |Salvador was doing construction work at the property when he was attacked by the owner's four dogs. He died at the hospital the same day. The owner, who was not at home when the attack occurred, surrendered the dogs to be euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Darwish |first=Mona |date=March 9, 2022 |title=California man dies after being attacked by 4 dogs |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/03/09/man-killed-in-jurupa-valley-after-being-attacked-by-four-dogs/#:~:text=A%20Riverside%20man%20was%20killed%20on%20Tuesday,working%20on%20a%20property%20in%20Jurupa%20Valley%2C |access-date=May 11, 2024 |website=East Bay Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Southern California Man Is Mauled to Death by 4 Dogs |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/california/articles/2023-03-08/southern-california-man-is-mauled-to-death-by-4-dogs |access-date=May 12, 2024 |website=US News & World Report}}

Cane Corso (1)
April 4, 2023

|

|2

|Male

|Mastiff x pit bull mix (1)

|Brunswick

|Maryland

|The boy was attacked and killed by a pet dog at a family member's house. He was declared dead at the hospital.{{Cite web |last=Georgiou |first=Aristos |date=April 5, 2023 |title=Toddler mauled to death by dog in Maryland |url=https://www.newsweek.com/2-year-old-boy-fatally-mauled-dog-maryland-attack-1792705 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=April 5, 2023 |title=2-year-old boy dies following dog attack in Frederick County - CBS Baltimore |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/2-year-old-boy-dies-following-dog-attack-in-frederick-county/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}

{{dts|2023|4|13}}

|Dezmond Thomas Trawick

|22

|Male

|American Pit Bull Terrier (4)

|Brooklyn Center

|Minnesota

|Trawick was watching his brother's dogs for the day and was attacked in his backyard. He died at the hospital about an hour after the attack.{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2023 |title=Minnesota man dies after being attacked by 4 pit bulls |url=https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-man-mauled-pit-bulls-death-30c6a0009b8bdb03712f4ccd59a81a1f|access-date=April 23, 2023|website=Associated Press News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Mayerle |first=Jennifer |date=April 14, 2023 |title=Dezmond Trawick, 22, dies after dog attack in Brooklyn Center |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/man-attacked-by-4-dogs-in-brooklyn-center-dies/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=CBS News}}{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Meredith |date=April 14, 2023 |title=Man dies when attacked by dogs while pet-sitting for family member: Police |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-dies-after-attack-dogs-pet-sitting-family/story?id=98595283 |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

{{dts|2023|5|9}}

|Tamieka White

|46

|Female

|Pit bull type (1)

|Indianapolis

|Indiana

|White was dog-sitting, White died trying to protect her six-year-old son in an attack in her backyard. She was found in her garage and pronounced dead. Animal services impounded a deceased dog, three dogs, and a cat from the home.{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Sarah |date=May 10, 2023 |title=Sheriff's deputy died protecting son from dog attack, MCSO officials said |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/10/marion-county-sheriffs-deputy-identified-as-woman-killed-in-dog-attack/70203649007/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2023 |title=Indiana sheriff's deputy killed in dog attack that left her son, 8, wounded |url=https://apnews.com/article/sheriff-deputy-killed-son-injured-dog-attack-indianapolis-18521d6c8bb3ed335cd887436232f48c |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Sarah |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Indiana sheriff's deputy dies after protecting her son from dog attack, officials say |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/11/woman-killed-by-dog-marion-county-sheriffs-deputy/70206704007/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

June 23, 2023

|Helene Jackson

|84

|Female

|American Staffordshire Terrier

|Sierra Vista

|Arizona

|Jackson and her small dog Lily were attacked by an American Staffordshire Terrier named Thor which jumped over a wall of a nearby home. A man who stayed at the dog owners' residence tried to prevent the other dog named Panda to also jump over the wall. He was severely injured by the dog of the same breed and stayed in critical condition after the attack. He had an arm amputated and needed over 100 stitches and a skin graft. Jackson was also severely injured and was airlifted to a local hospital but died shortly after. Her dog was found dead nearby. The police shot the two dogs. The dog owners were charged with manslaughter, negligent homicide, assault by a vicious animal, and aggressive dog violation. Both received jail sentences. 4 months before the fatal attack the same dogs already escaped and attacked a man and his dog. {{Cite web |last=Butera |first=Isabelle |date=June 26, 2023 |title=Dog attack leaves a woman dead, a man critically injured in Arizona |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/26/arizona-dog-attack-sierra-vista/70354982007/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2023-08-15 |title=Grand Jury indicts 2 local women on charges tied to fatal dog attack |url=https://www.sierravistaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/310/ |work=Sierra Vista Arizona www.sierravistaaz.gov}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-15 |title=Manslaughter Charges Filed In Dog Attack That Killed Elderly Woman |url=https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2023/08/14/manslaughter-charges-filed-in-dog-attack-that-killed-elderly-woman/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Arizona Daily Independent |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Neff |first=Terri Jo |date=2023-11-18 |title=Judge orders plea deal conference in fatal pit bull attack |url=https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/judge-orders-plea-deal-conference-in-fatal-pit-bull-attack/article_a8568916-862c-11ee-83c4-ebaf09c6854e.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231119180300/https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/judge-orders-plea-deal-conference-in-fatal-pit-bull-attack/article_a8568916-862c-11ee-83c4-ebaf09c6854e.html |archive-date=2023-11-19 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Herald/Review Media |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Neff |first=Terri Jo |date=2024-06-20 |title=Fatal pit bull attack leads to lawsuit |url=https://www.gvnews.com/news/fatal-pit-bull-attack-leads-to-lawsuit/article_75f7c24b-0957-59bb-a948-8b86d1dbb907.html?block_id=3195322 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240830120231/https://www.gvnews.com/news/fatal-pit-bull-attack-leads-to-lawsuit/article_75f7c24b-0957-59bb-a948-8b86d1dbb907.html?block_id=3195322 |archive-date=2024-08-30 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun |language=en}}

June 20, 2023

|Lewis Flores

|40

|Male

|Unknown

(pack)

|Rockport

|Texas

|Flores was attacked by a dog pack. Police stopped the attack but the pack scattered. The dog pack was later captured and their owner was arrested in connection with Flores' death.

July 29, 2023

|Demarcus "Sam" McKenzie

|27

|Male

|Unknown (5 or 6)

|Skipperville

|Alabama

|Surveillance footage showed that dogs attacked McKenzie as he left an acquaintance's home. His injuries were so severe, responding officers initially investigated the death as a homicide, believing McKenzie had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The autopsy later revealed the official cause of death was sharp force trauma caused by canines. Ten dogs were euthanized in relation to the attack. {{Cite web |last=Thomson |first=Jess |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Alabama man mauled to death by pack of dogs: Sheriff |url=https://www.newsweek.com/group-dogs-maul-death-man-alabama-1816579 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Kenney |first=Tanasia |date=July 31, 2023 |title=Man was reportedly shot in head, Alabama sheriff says. But video caught real culprits |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article277820043.html |access-date=April 11, 2024 |work=Miami Herald}}{{Cite web |last=Alund |first= Natalie |date=August 2, 2023 |title= Multiple dogs euthanized in Alabama after fatally attacking 27-year-old man |url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/02/skipperville-alabama-man-killed-dog-attack-euthanized/70511605007 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=USA Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Everett |last2=Dixon |last3=Smith |first1=Richard |first2=Aaron |first3=Robert |date=August 2, 2023 |title= Cause of death revealed for man mauled by dogs |url= https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/dale-county/officials-investigating-possible-homicide-in-dale-co-sources-say/amp |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=WDHN News |language=en}}

August 1, 2023

|Robert "Bob" Northrop

|71

|Male

|Unknown (4)

|Kau

|Hawaii

|Northrop was attacked by dogs while walking to a friend's house. He later died in the hospital. The owners surrendered the dogs to animal control.{{Cite web |last=Anglesey |first=Anders |date=August 2, 2023 |title=Elderly man mauled to death by four dogs: Police |url=https://www.newsweek.com/elderly-man-mauled-death-four-dogs-1816895 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=August 2, 2023 |title=Hawaii Island police identify the man who was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in 'horrific attack' |url=https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/02/senseless-tragedy-investigation-underway-after-dog-pack-mauls-elderly-man-death-hawaii-island/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Hawaii News Now |language=en}}

August 31, 2023

|Chanthy Philavong Mateu

|93

|Female

|Cane Corso (2)

|Modesto

|California

|Mateu was attacked by her neighbor's dogs that had escaped from their yard. She later died in the hospital.{{Cite web |last=Anglesey |first=Anders |date=September 4, 2023 |title=Grandmother mauled to death by dogs who had escaped from neighbor's home |url=https://www.newsweek.com/grandmother-mauled-death-dogs-who-had-escaped-neighbors-home-1824329 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bandur |first=Michelle |date=October 27, 2023 |title=Modesto family upset no charges filed against owner of dogs that mauled, killed great-grandmother |url=https://www.kcra.com/article/modesto-family-upset-dogs-mauled-great-grandmother/45659390 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=KCRA |language=en}}

September 21, 2023†

|Billene "Billi" Cameron

|65

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Kennewick

|Washington

|On September 20, 2023, two pit bulls escaped their yard and attacked a neighbor's dog, then attacked Cameron as she tried to save her dog. Cameron was seriously bitten and died a few hours later, on September 21. Both dogs had a history of getting loose and both had been "declared dangerous" by the county for several attacks on humans and other animals. The owner, Sara Amilia Madrigal, 34, had to file for permits to keep the dogs, though after this killing the dogs were seized and euthanized. Madrigal had kept the dogs in her backyard "because she didn't believe it was safe to have them in the house around her children". Madrigal was charged with "dog attack resulting in injury or death", pled guilty, was sentenced to 10 months with work release, will be subject to restitution, and cannot own a dog for the next five years.

[https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article290426144.html Judge balks at short sentence in fatal pit bull attack on Tri-Cities business owner]

[https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article279843804.html Kennewick woman’s death after pit bull attack still under investigation. 2 dogs seized]

[https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article282970068.html Owner of 2 pit bulls charged in death of her Tri-Cities neighbor. They’d attacked before]

[https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/a-long-time-tri-city-business-owner-is-remembered-by-her-son/article_9bd0e3a0-5ccc-11ee-9707-17e0d33a8f3d.html A long-time Tri-City business owner is remembered by her son]

[https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/woodys-in-kennewick-owner-dies-after-pitbull-attack/article_cad4e842-5d92-11ee-9955-177f1b04eb1e.html Woody's in Kennewick Owner dies after Pitbull attack]

[https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article279658134.html Eastern WA woman dies after being mauled by pitbulls inside her home]

[https://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-womans-death-after-pit-bull-attack-still-under-investigation-two-dogs-seized,326412 Washington woman's death after pit bull attack still under investigation; two dogs seized]

[https://www.fox41yakima.com/kennewick-pit-bull-owner-sentenced-to-jail-after-september-2023-dog-attack/ Kennewick pit bull owner sentenced to jail after September 2023 dog attack]

[https://keyw.com/woman-dies-pitbull-attack-kennewick-washington/ Woman Dies After Vicious Attack by Pitbulls at Her Home in Kennewick]

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November 6, 2023†

|Sandra Miller

|63

|Female

|Pit bull (2)

|Taylorsville

|Utah

|A woman was attacked by at least 2 of her son's 7 dogs in her yard. A 3-year-old female dog was shot dead by police and an adult male dog and 5 puppies were seized by animal control. She was severely injured and lost one leg. She died a week after the attack. Her son was charged with 7 counts of attack by animal.{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Brad |date=November 8, 2023 |title=Utah woman who had a leg amputated due to pit bull attack dies in hospital |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/8/utah-woman-who-had-leg-amputated-due-pit-bull-atta/ |access-date=March 13, 2024 |website=The Washington Times}}{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Derick |date=November 7, 2023 |title=Taylorsville woman attacked by family of pit bulls dies |url=https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/taylorsville-woman-attacked-by-family-of-pit-bulls-dies/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204085148/https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/taylorsville-woman-attacked-by-family-of-pit-bulls-dies/ |archive-date=December 4, 2023 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |website=ABC4 Utah |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=Utah Man Charged After 7 of His Pitbulls Fatally Attack His Mother Until There was 'No Flesh' Left on the Body |url=https://www.ibtimes.sg/utah-man-charged-after-7-his-pitbulls-fatally-attack-his-mother-until-there-was-no-flesh-left-74128 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=www.ibtimes.sg |language=en}}

October 31, 2023

|Lovell Anderson

|4

|Male

|Pit bull mix (1)

|Spokane

|Washington

|Anderson was attacked by a family pet. He later died at the hospital. The dog was injured and euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Al-Arshani |first=Sarah |date=November 2, 2023 |title=Washington State 4-year-old boy attacked, killed by family dog on Halloween, police say |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/02/boy-killed-dog-attack-halloween-spokane-washington/71418705007/ |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

December 1, 2023

|

|<1

|Male

|Wolfdog hybrid (1)

|Chelsea

|Alabama

|A family pet attacked a three-month-old. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Arredondo |first=Vanessa |date=December 3, 2023 |title=Family pet or wild animal? 3-month-old boy killed by 'wolf-hybrid,' authorities say |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/03/wolf-hybrid-alabama-family-pet-killed-3-month-old-boy-authorities/71794626007/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Breen |first=Kerry |date=December 1, 2023 |title=Pet wolf hybrid attacks, kills 3-month old baby in Alabama |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pet-hybrid-wolf-kills-baby-chelsea-alabama/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Yousif |first=Nadine |date=December 5, 2023 |title=US infant killed by wolf-dog hybrid in Alabama |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67619068 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=BBC |language=en-GB}}

December 5, 2023

|Loyalty Scott

|6

|Male

|Great Dane x Mastiff mix (2)

|Portland

|Oregon

|Scott was attacked and killed by dogs belonging to a family friend while in her home. The owner was injured in the incident. The dogs were euthanized.{{Cite web |last1=Martinez |first1=Gina |last2=Chasan |first2=Aliza |date=December 5, 2023 |title=Boy killed after being mauled by 2 dogs in Portland - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/portland-boy-killed-dogs-attack/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Acosta |first=Nicole |date=December 11, 2023 |title=6-Year-Old Oregon Boy Mauled to Death on Way to School Is ID'd: 'Touched So Many Hearts' |url=https://people.com/oregon-boy-mauled-death-pit-bull-identified-8414386 |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|2024-01-29}}
{{Date table sorting|2024-02-02}}†

|Harold Phillips

|35

|Male

|Pit bull (3)

|Detroit

|Michigan

|Phillips was attacked by three dogs while walking home from a bus stop. He died four days after the attack, and after having his arm amputated. The dogs had been involved in three previous dog bite cases, and were euthanized this time.[https://apnews.com/article/detroit-man-dies-dog-mauling-91f3f4ce294468e01b011a1e9c8cdfd9 Detroit man dies days after being mauled by three dogs, wife says][https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/owner-of-dogs-involved-in-tragic-mauling-of-father-of-six-admits-dogs-have-bitten-people-before Owner of dogs involved in tragic mauling of father of six admits dogs have bitten people before] The owners were both charged with "dangerous animal causing death".[https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroit-couple-charged-in-fatal-dog-mauling-of-man-owner-admits-dogs-had-bitten-people-before Detroit couple charged in fatal dog mauling of man; Owner admits dogs had bitten people before] Harold's widow filed suit against the dog owners, Detroit Animal Care and Control, and several other organizations and individuals, claiming the city's no-kill model and avoidance of euthanasia created a dangerous environment for Detroiters.[https://www.metrotimes.com/news/fatal-dog-mauling-leads-to-lawsuit-that-claims-detroits-no-kill-model-is-dangerous-36262836 Fatal dog-mauling lawsuit claims Detroit’s no-kill model is dangerous]

{{dts|2024|1|31}}

|William Mundine

|85

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Indianapolis

|Indiana

|Two loose dogs came into Mundine's backyard and attacked him. He suffered multiple bites on his arms and leg and died later in the hospital.{{Cite web |last1=Nelson |first1=Sarah |last2=Allen |first2=Jake |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Police ask for help identifying owner of dog involved in fatal attack on 85-year-old man |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2024/01/30/indianapolis-dog-attack-person-critical-north-kenyon-street-east-side-police-shoot-dog/72406641007/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Chalker |first=Anna |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Grandfather dies after east Indianapolis dog attack |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COL2E3I7CQo |work=WTHR 13 NEWS |format=News report}}{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2024 |title='He Was A Hero': 85-Year-Old Grandfather Dies Saving Wife from Dog Attack |url=https://chicagodefender.com/he-was-a-hero-85-year-old-grandfather-dies-saving-wife-from-dog-attack/ |access-date=March 22, 2024 |website=Chicago Defender |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Blair |first=Leonardo |date=January 31, 2024 |title=Pastor mauled to death by pit bulls after saving wife in attack |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-mauled-to-death-by-pit-bulls-after-saving-wife-in-attack.html |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=Christian Post |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|2024-02-15}}

|Dominic Cooper

|35

|Male

|Pit bull (1+)

|Compton

|California

|The dogs started fighting during{{Cite web |date=February 21, 2024 |title=Animal control euthanizes 13 pit bulls after breeder fatally attacked at Compton home |url=https://abc7.com/compton-pit-bull-attack-euthanized-dogs/14450809/ |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}} feeding and turned on Cooper, their breeder. He was bitten in the leg and died in the kennel due to blood loss. His girlfriend found him the next day. Animal control euthanized 5 adult and 8 young dogs, with the approval of the victim's father.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Karen |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Man mauled to death by his dogs in Compton backyard, authorities say |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-16/sheriff-department-investigates-compton-man-death-dog-mauled |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Maetzold |first=Amy |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Man killed after he was attacked by several dogs in Compton area |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-killed-after-attacked-by-several-dogs-in-compton-area/ |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Devine |first=Christine |date=February 21, 2024 |title=Compton pitbull breeder killed was doing it 'to make money,' friend says |url=https://www.foxla.com/news/compton-pitbull-breeder-mauled-remembered-friend |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=FOX 11 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Toohey |first=Grace |date=February 21, 2024 |title=13 pit bulls euthanized, including 8 puppies, after owner is mauled to death |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-21/13-pit-bulls-euthanized-8-puppies-compton-owner-fatally-mauled |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}

February 26, 2024

|Beau Clark

|4

|Male

|Olde English Bulldogge (1)

|Hartselle

|Alabama

|Clark was attacked by a neighbor's dog when he entered its yard. He was evacuated to the hospital where he died.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Olivia |date=February 27, 2024 |title=Neighbor's dog attacks and kills 4-year-old in Alabama, deputies say. 'Heartbreaking' |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285981021.html |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=The Miami Herald}}{{Cite web |last=Thornton |first=William |date=February 29, 2024 |title=No charges expected as parents of boy, 4, killed in Alabama dog attack speak out |url=https://www.al.com/news/2024/02/parents-of-boy-4-killed-in-alabama-dog-attack-speak-out-we-miss-beau.html |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=AL |language=en}}

{{Date table sorting|2024-03-01}}

|Mark Alan Partain

|2

|Male

|Husky (1)*

|New Hope

|Alabama

|Partain was found lifeless in front of his neighbor's dog pen. Animal control took possession of three dogs (German Shepherd mix, Husky and an unknown dog type) owned by 2 people. *According to one dog owner, only the Husky was involved in the attack. With the help of a forensic odontologist, authorities were able to rule out the involvement of two dogs, it was not officially revealed which dog was ultimately responsible. Two dog owners were subsequently indicted for the violation of "Emily's Law" (named after fatal dog attack victim Emily Mae Colvin) Alabama Code Title 3. Animals § 3-6A-5. {{Cite web |last=Grissom |first=Jake |date=March 7, 2024 |title=A Community Mourns After 2-Year-Old Boy Fatally Attacked By Dogs In Alabama |url=https://www.tampafp.com/a-community-mourns-after-2-year-old-boy-fatally-attacked-by-dogs-in-alabama/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Tampa Free Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Liam |date=March 7, 2024 |title=Ala. Boy, 2, Killed After Being Attacked By Neighbor's Dogs |url=https://people.com/alabama-boy-killed-attacked-by-neighbor-dog-8605658 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Sparkman |first1=Logan |last2=Mitchell |first2=Taylor |last3=Burke |first3=Darryl |date=March 4, 2024 |title=2-year-old boy dead after dog attack in New Hope |url=https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/hemsi-3-year-old-dead-after-dog-attack-in-new-hope/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419224004/https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/hemsi-3-year-old-dead-after-dog-attack-in-new-hope/ |archive-date=2024-04-19 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=WHNT News 19 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Meyer |first=Paige |date=March 5, 2024 |title=Animals responsible for death of New Hope 2-year-old boy still unidentified |url=https://www.waaytv.com/news/animals-responsible-for-death-of-new-hope-2-year-old-boy-still-unidentified/article_f036e0f2-db57-11ee-8010-0f5890b165ac.html |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=WAAY 31 News |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2024-06-20 |title=Arrest Made in Case of Owens Cross Roads Child Killed by Dog |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=780906207559878 |work=Press release |publisher=Madison County Sheriff's Office}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-20 |title=Two indicted for dog attack that killed New Hope 2-year-old |url=https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/woman-arrested-for-dog-attack-that-killed-2-year-old-in-owens-cross-roads/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=WHNT.com |language=en-US}}

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|Daymon Balbuena

|<1

|Male

|Pit bull (1)

|Woodbridge Township

|New Jersey

|The attack happened at the family home in the early morning hours. The three-month-old baby died at the scene and his mother was seriously injured. The father was also treated at the hospital. The family dog was euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |date=March 11, 2024 |title=Dog kills baby boy, injures mother at New Jersey home, the latest fatal mauling of 2024 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/11/dog-kills-baby-injures-mother-new-jersey/72932832007/ |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2024 |title=Baby killed and parents injured in an apparent attack by the family dog, New Jersey police say |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-jersey-dog-attack-baby-killed-parents-injured-woodbridge/ |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}

March 13, 2024

|Lennox

|1

|Male

|Pit bull - Dalmatian mix (2)

|East Hartford

|Connecticut

|1-year-old baby Lennox and his mother were on a trampoline when they were attacked by the two family dogs, pit bull - Dalmatian mixes. The mother was injured and the boy died at hospital. The dogs were quarantined.[https://apnews.com/article/child-killed-bitten-dog-connecticut-ac25fbb21d285c93893fec7ec6286c4f A 1-year-old boy in Connecticut has died after a dog bit him several times]
[https://www.wfsb.com/2024/03/13/police-respond-reported-dog-attack-east-hartford/ 1-year-old boy dies from dog attack in East Hartford]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAlh4i9HOGg Baby dies after being attacked by dog, police say]

April 15, 2024

|Shiraz Amal Asirvadam

|1

|Male

|German Shepherd mix (3)

|Duncanville

|Texas

|Asirvadam was attacked and killed by three dogs in his babysitter's home. The pets were confined outside but managed to enter the home where they attacked the child. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The babysitter was injured trying to stop the attack. Animal control took the dogs into custody.{{Cite web |last=Walcott |first=Escher |date=April 16, 2024 |title=1-Year-Old Boy Killed by 3 Dogs While Being Babysat in Texas: 'This Is Certainly a Tragedy' |url=https://people.com/1-year-old-toddler-killed-3-dogs-texas-8634076 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Barrera |first1=Alicia |last2=Willard |first2=Keenan |last3=Quillen |first3=Alanna |date=April 15, 2024 |title=Toddler killed, mauled by 3 dogs at babysitter's Duncanville home, police say |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/small-child-killed-after-being-mauled-by-dog-in-duncanville-police-say/3267048/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=NBC Connecticut |language=en-US}}

May 24, 2024

|Ezra Mansoor

|<1

|Male

|Husky (1)

|Knoxville

|Tennessee

|The 6-week-old infant was attacked by the family's dog while sleeping in its crib. The infant died in the hospital on May 30 from the injuries sustained in the attack. The family had owned the dog for eight years, and it had never shown signs of aggression prior to the attack.{{Cite web |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |title=6-week-old baby fatally mauled in crib by family dog in Tennessee |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/31/dog-mauls-baby-tennessee/73921454007/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-01 |title=Tragedy in Knoxville: Husky attacks and kills six-week-old infant |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tragedy-in-knoxville-husky-attacks-and-kills-six-week-old-infant/ar-BB1nryy3 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=www.msn.com}}

June 2, 2024

|Willard Norton

|83

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Town Creek

|Alabama

|While tending to the rose garden in his front yard, Norton was mauled to death by his neighbors' two pit bulls. In 2025 the neighbors, Jonathan Nix and Bridget Lamons, were arrested after a Lawrence County grand jury indicted them for reckless manslaughter. {{Cite web |last=Shelton |first=William |title=83-year-old Lawrence County man fatally mauled by neighbors dogs|url=https://www.moultonadvertiser.com/news/article_177463c0-21c5-11ef-8a39-1b59d8c30ced.html|access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Moulton Advertiser |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Shelton |first=William |title=Grand Jury indicts two suspects connected to fatal dog attack in Town Creek|url=https://www.moultonadvertiser.com/news/article_a04af3ca-256d-4b0b-98c2-f45d825e1265.html|access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Moulton Advertiser |language=en-US}}

July 19, 2024

|Covil Lee Allen

|3

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Brooklyn Park

|Minnesota

|Covil was attacked by two pit bulls while accompanying his family to the dog owner's home to purchase dogs. Several adults tried to stop the dog attack with pick axes and hammers, and police ultimately shot both dogs. Covil died on July 29.[https://apnews.com/article/dog-attack-3yearold-minnesota-b3c4a3d0bcbc6bdedd65d4114519985f A 3-year-old Minnesota boy attacked by pit bulls is not expected to survive]
[https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/family-says-3-year-old-wont-survive-after-brooklyn-park-dog-attack/ Family says 3-year-old won't survive after Brooklyn Park dog attack]

July 29, 2024

|A'Daya Rain Fisher

|2

|Female

|Rottweilers (3)

|Houston

|Texas

|The toddler was attacked and killed by the dogs while inside her babysitter's house. Paramedics were unable to revive A'Daya when they arrived at the scene. She was then taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The dogs were tested for rabies and euthanized.{{Cite web |last=Watts |first=Marina |date=2024-08-05 |title=Texas Girl, 2, Mauled to Death by 3 Rottweilers at Babysitter's House; Dogs Being Tested for Rabies |url=https://people.com/texas-girl-mauled-death-rottweiler-babysitter-house-8690372 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=People |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Akim |date=2024-08-06 |title='She was a temporary gift': 2-year-old mauled to death by 3 Rottweilers at babysitter's house |url=https://www.wafb.com/2024/08/06/she-was-temporary-gift-2-year-old-mauled-death-by-3-rottweilers-babysitters-house/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=wafb |language=en}}

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|Undisclosed

|<1

|Male

|Pit bull (2)

|Monroe County, Rochester

|New York

|A 3-month-old was attacked by 2 dogs at home and died at the hospital. The two dogs were removed by animal control and were expected to be euthanized after investigations were completed.{{Cite news |last=Wegner |first=Helena |date=2024-08-06 |title=3-month-old boy is attacked and killed by two dogs at New York home, cops say |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article290808939.html |access-date=2024-08-11 |work=Miami Herald}}[https://apnews.com/article/dogs-pit-bull-infant-attacked-rochester-7bebc269c8e9814e089013b730d64e68] [https://13wham.com/news/local/rochester-police-3-month-old-boy-dies-from-injuries-after-pit-bull-attack-dog-infant-baby-bidwell-terrace] [https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/08/06/infant-dead-after-brutal-dog-attack-in-rochester-ny-home/74686550007/]

{{Date table sorting|2024-08-08}}

|Davina Corbin

|56

|Female

|Great Danes (7)

|Feather Falls

|California

|Davina was fatally attacked by multiple dogs and found deceased on a trail with multiple bite wounds and injuries. A pack of up to 25 dogs, consisting of adult dogs and puppies, were found running loose nearby and neighbors reported that some of the dogs were aggressive. The 7 adult dogs involved in the attack were euthanized and the remaining 18 puppies were put up for adoption.{{cite web | url=https://people.com/california-mom-mauled-death-great-danes-running-loose-8696662 | title=Calif. Mom Mauled to Death by Dogs as Police Find 25 Great Danes 'Running Loose' Nearby }}{{cite web | url=https://www.kcra.com/article/woman-mauled-to-death-7-great-danes/61892349 | title=7 dogs found to be involved in Butte County woman's mauling death, will be euthanized | date=August 16, 2024 }}

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|Undisclosed

|1

|Female

|Pit bull (1−2)

|Essex County, Newark

|New Jersey

|The 18-month-old died after being attacked by at least one of the two family dogs. The fatality was the second severe attack within a week in Essex County.{{Cite web |last=Sloan |first=Christine |date=2024-09-04 |title=Child dies after being attacked by dog in Newark, N.J. - CBS New York |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/dog-kills-child-in-newark-nj/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Richard L. |date=2024-09-04 |title=Child Mauled to Death by Pit Bull in Newark; Second Attack in Essex County in a Week |url=https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/child-mauled-death-pit-bull-newark-second-attack-essex-county-week |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=www.rlsmedia.com |language=en}}

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|Zoey Hawkins

|4

|Female

|Pit bull

|Tulare County, Visalia

|California

|The girl was attacked by the family's dog. She died at the hospital.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-06 |title=4-year-old Visalia girl killed by family's pit bull, police say |url=https://abc30.com/post/4-year-old-visalia-girl-killed-familys-pit-bull-police-say/15272409/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=ABC30 Fresno |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Cavaletto |first=Liam |date=2024-09-05 |title=4-year-old girl dies after Pitbull attack |url=https://kmph.com/news/local/4-year-old-girl-dies-after-pitbull-attack |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=KMPH |language=en}}

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|Jiryiah Johnson

|1

|Male

|Pit bull (3)

|Bexar County,

|Texas

|A 1-year-old boy died at the hospital, hours after being attacked by pit bulls while at a babysitter's home. The babysitter had left the boy in the care of her 13-year-old daughter. The boy was in a bedroom with the teen girl, ostensibly "sequestered" from the dogs, when the animals suddenly forced their way in and began attacking. The dogs were later seized and euthanized. A Bexar County grand jury has indicted the babysitter on felony charges. {{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title=Baby dies after dog attack in northeast Bexar County home, family says; babysitter in custody |url=https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/child-bit-dangerous-dog-northeast-side-san-antonio/273-520e161f-ef3b-41a1-a3c3-5254467a74db |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=KENS5 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=Babysitter indicted on three felonies after fatal dog attack on one-year-old |url=https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/babysitter-indicted-on-three-felonies-after-fatal-dog-attack-on-one-year-old |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=NEWS4SA |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=Grand jury indicts Converse woman in dog mauling that killed toddler |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/grand-jury-indicts-converse-woman-in-dog-mauling-that-killed-toddler/ar-AA1wfkjv?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=MSN |language=en}}

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|James Provost

|59

|Male

|Pit bull mix (8-9)

|Schenectady County, Albany County

|New York

|Provost was killed by a pack of dogs. The attack took place in a back yard adjacent to the dog owner's property. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. 9 adult dogs and 15 puppies were seized by Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.{{Cite news |date=2024-10-11 |title=Man killed in a vicious dog attack in New York's Albany |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/new-york-man-killed-by-group-of-dogs-in-backyard/articleshow/114130342.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-11 |title=New York man fatally attacked by group of dogs in a backyard |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-york-man-fatally-attacked-group-dogs-backyard-rcna175123 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Goot |first=Michael |date=2024-10-10 |title=Police: Schenectady man died in attack by eight or nine dogs |url=https://wnyt.com/top-stories/police-schenectady-man-died-in-attack-by-eight-or-nine-dogs/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 |language=en-US |type=News report}}

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|Kevin Renguul

|43

|Male

|Unknown (5)

|Tucson

|Arizona

|Renguul was attacked by a pack of five dogs. Renguul died three days later. The owner of the dogs, Martin Martinez, was arrested and charged with manslaughter.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-04 |title=Arizona Pet owner facing manslaughter charge after his 5 dogs mauled man to death in street |url=https://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/62688/20250404/arizona-pet-owner-facing-manslaughter-charge-after-his-5-dogs-mauled-man-death-street.htm |access-date=2025-04-04 |work=Lawyer Herald |issn=}}

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