Pennsylvania and many other states have rarely imposed imprisonment for the owner of a dog that fatally attacks someone.  In fact, in PA, an online search reveals only one instance in the past ten years where a person served jail time for his dog mauling someone.   But times are changing. …

Each June, communities across the country observe National Dog Bite Awareness Month designed to reduce preventable dog attacks and promote responsible pet ownership. In Pennsylvania, the effort has become especially important as dog bite incidents involving mail carriers, delivery workers, children, and pedestrians continue to rise.       One of…

A Persistent—and Growing—Public Safety Issue Dogs are overwhelmingly viewed as companions—family members, protectors, and emotional supports. Yet beneath that cultural reality lies a far more troubling truth: data from federal health sources show that dogs kill roughly 30 to 50 people per year in the United States, with an average of…