DogsBite.org

DogsBite.org
FormationOctober 2007; 17 years ago (2007-10)
FounderColleen Lynn
Legal statusNon-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
FocusDog bite fatality statistics; victim advocacy; dog breed-specific legislation
Websitedogsbite.org

DogsBite.org is a nonprofit organization that publishes accounts of and compiles statistics of dog bite related fatalities throughout the United States, victim testimonies, an overview of breed-specific legislation within the United States, and advocates for victims of dog bites by promoting breed-specific legislation as a means to reduce serious dog attacks.[1][2] The organization provides statistics and information to news organizations[3] and has filed amicus briefs in court cases related to breed-specific legislation.[4] The organization has been criticized for publishing misleading or inaccurate information.[2]

  1. ^ Blow, Steve (April 22, 2015). "As family mourns, propaganda hides danger of pit bull attacks". Dallas News. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Nolen, R. Scott (November 15, 2017). "The dangerous dog debate". AVMA. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Niall (September 13, 2018). "America's Most Dangerous Dog Breeds [Infographic]". Forbes. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Bernabe, Alberto (2016). "Civil Liability for Injuries Caused by Dogs After Tracey v. Solesky: New Path to the Future or Back to the Past?". 40 Seton Hall Legis. J. 29.