News: Chained Dog Attacks

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Chained dogs can become aggressive and dangerous due to lack of socialization and the inability to move freely or escape from perceived threats.

Please note that not all chained dogs are aggressive. Some, when rescued, are friendly and able to be placed into loving homes. However, the threat of aggression is always a concern for any dog kept permanently chained.

We do not advocate dogs running freely. Dogs should be kept inside or in a fenced area.

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View our page about children who have recently been injured and killed by chained dogs.

• Alaska Boy Killed by Chained Husky | 02/30/2008
• North Carolina Boy Attacked by Chained Rottweiler | 02/07/2008
• Child Attacked in Oregon, Man Charged in Son's Death by Chained Dog | 11/21/2007
• Children Killed by Chained Dogs in MN, Georgia, Montague (Canada) | 08/24/2007
• North Carolina Child Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 03/09/2007
• Florida Toddler Mauled by Chained Pit Bull | 03/01/2007
• Don't Leave Kids and Dogs Alone Together | 02/26/2007
• Colorado Boy Attacked by Chained Labrador | 02/21/2007
• Texas Girl Killed by Pit Bull | 01/19/2007
• Father Arrested for Child Abuse; Daughter Attacked by Chained Dog | 01/10/07
• Florida Woman Bitten by Chained Rottweiler | 09/17/06
• Mississippi Toddler Killed by Pit Bull Escaped From Chain | 06/20/06
• South Carolina Child Attacked by Chained Dog | 05/26/06
• Chained Dog Rips off Kentucky Boy's Nose | 05/22/06
• Virginia Couple Guilty in Son's Death by Dog | 05/16/06
• Iowa Girl Attacked by Chained Dog; Loses Ear | 04/24/06
• Ohio Girl Attacked by Chained Dog; Teeth Ripped Out | 04/25/06
• Indiana Girl Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 04/18/06
• Miss. Police Officer Attacked by Chained Dog | 04/07/06
• Missouri Toddler Killed by Chained Rottweiler | 03/21/06
• North Carolina Child Attacked by Chained Chow-Mix | 03/08/06
• California Child Mauled by Chained Pitbull | 03/03/06
• Oklahoma Girl Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 01/26/06
• Mother Charged with Murder After Child Killed by Dog; Owner Charged With Manslaughter | 01/19/06
• Oklahoma Boy Killed by Chained Pit Bull | 01/03/06
• Alabama Boy Attacked by Chained Dog | 11/28/05
• Oklahoma City Boy Injured by Chained Pit Bull | 11/12/05
• Father of Kentucky Teen Bitten by Rottweiler Files Lawsuit | 10/07/05
• VA Boy Killed By Dog; PETA Urges Chaining Ban | 10/05/05
• South Dakota Toddler Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 08/24/05
• Ohio Baby Attacked by Chained Pit Bull; Dog Shot by Sheriff | 08/19/05
• Minnesota Boy Attacked by Chained Collie Mix | 08/16/05
• Elderly Kentucky Woman Killed by Six Dogs | 08/13/05
• Kentucky Girl Attacked By Chained Akita | 08/08/05
• UK Toddler's Face Torn by Chained Dog | 06/20/05
• Owner of Dog that Bit Illinois Toddler is Ticketed | 06/08/05
• Kansas City Animal Control Seizes Dog After Boy Bitten | 06/01/05
• Australian Girl and Father Attacked by Chained Dog | 05/24/05
• Illinois Boy Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 05/20/05
• Oregon Boy Attacked by Chained Pit Bulls | 05/09/05
• Chicago Girl Attacked by Pit Bull Who Broke Chain | 05/09/05
• N.C. Man Charged When Pit Bull Attacks Two Children | 05/05/05
• South Carolina Girl Killed by Chained Rottweilers | 05/04/05
• Pennsylvania Boy Protects Himself from Dog Attack | 04/30/05
• Anti-Chaining Message Planned Where Boy Fatally Mauled | 04/14/05
• Canadian Girl Bitten by Rottweiler | 04/27/05
• Arrests Made in Near-Fatal Chained Dog Attack | 04/25/05
• Editorial: Death by Dog - Again | 04/13/05
• Fatal Chained Dog Attack a Warning to Parents  | 04/13/05
• Alabama Boy Attacked by Chained Pit Bull | 03/24/05
• Chained Dog Leaves Scars on North Carolina Girl's Face | 02/28/05
• Petition Made to Declare as Dangerous Dog That Bit Children  | 02/22/05
• Florida Girl Attacked by Chained Family Dog  | 02/17/05
• Elderly Alabama Woman Killed by Dog | 02/05/05
• British Columbia Boy Killed By Neglected Dogs  | 12/29/04
• Illinois Girl Attacked by Chained Dog | 01/13/05
• Dog Kills Mississippi Child  | 12/14/04
• Virginia Girl Survives Dog Attack Thanks to Hero  | 11/14/04
• Florida Police Considering Charges After Fatal Attack  | 12/09/04
• Pit Bulls Kill Chained Dog in Ohio  | 12/01/04
• Owner Defends Pit Bull's Actions | 11/24/04
• Tennessee Toddler Mauled by Chained Dog  | 11/18/04
• Mauled Canadian Man Wants Dog Put Down | 11/17/04
• Boston Woman, 82, Wrestles Pet Out Of Dog's Jaws  | 11/15/04
• Dog Bite Costly for North Dakota Lake Man | 11/10/04
• Mauled Florida Boy Making Good Recovery | 10/23/04
• McGehee, AR Considers Ban on Pit Bulls After Boy Attacked  | 09/30/04
• Pit Bull Attacks Pennsylvania Woman, 2 Dogs  | 09/27/04
• Neighbor's Chained Dog Attacks Illinois Kindergartner | 09/04/04
• Greer, South Carolina Tot Killed By Chained Dog | 09/02/04
• Chained Dog Attacks Pennsylvania Girl | 08/06/04
• Newfoundland Toddler Mauled by Chained Dog | 08/01/04
• Fourteenth Child Since Oct. Killed/Injured by Chained Dog | 07/22/04
• Pit Bull Attacks Seven-Year Old | 07/21/04
• Mailman in Critical Condition After Dog Mauling | 07/08/04
• Chained Dog Bites Toddler| 06/17/04
• Dog Attack Victim Leaves Hospital with 200 Stitches| 06/16/04
• Dog Owner Stunned by Vicious Attack| 06/04/04
• Kids Injured in Separate Dog Attacks | 05/19/04
• Pit Bull Attack Prompts National Ad Campaign | 05/03/04
• 4-Year-Old Critical After Pit Bull Attack | 04/28/04
• Put Down Dog That Savaged My Kelly | 03/15/04
• Young Girl Pulls Neighbor From Attacking Dog, Sustains Bites | 03/13/04
• Owner of Dog in Fatal Attack Wants Animal Destroyed | 03/03/04
• Mother Faces Abuse Charge in Son's Death | 02/28/04
• Dog Kills Kaua'i Toddler | 02/24/04
• Child Recovering From Dog Bite | 01/16/04
• Police Believe N.C. Boy Killed by Neighbor's Pit Bull | 01/14/04
• N.C. Boy Found Dead Near Chained Pit Bull | 01/14/04
• East Texas Boy Mauled at Bus Stop | 10/28/03
• Great Dane Attack Kills 2-year-old Girl | 10/03/03
• Family Dog Fatally Mauls 4-year-old Akiachak Boy | 09/17/03
• Toddler In Hospital After Dog Attack | 09/06/03
• Judge Rules Dog Not Vicious
• Dog Attacks Boy After Boy Hits Dog with Rocks | 08/04/03
• Pit Bull Attack Editorial | 08/23/03
• Pit Bull Attack Victim's Condition Improved | 08/03
• Attack Fuels Mom's Fight for Tough Dog-Control Laws | 04/24/03
• Chained Dog Attack | 04/22/03
• Large Dog Mangles 8-year-old at School | 03/05/03
• Family Dogs Kill Toddler | 10/11/02
• Benton Boy Dies After Dog Mauling | 06/12/02
• Girl Testifies She was Afraid Dog Would Hurt Her Again | 09/21/00
• Woman, Son Injured in Pit Bull Attack | 02/18/00