Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Recent dog attacks

I'm working on a story about a possible leash law for the county. I'm doing some research on recent dog attacks and here is what I've found so far. If you know of any that are missing feel free to contact me at 704-484-7000 ext. 120 or at petedelea@shelbystar.com.

Recent dog attacks in Cleveland County

Jan. 2007 – Anthony Davis, 10, is attacked by three dogs on Mountain Side Drive just outside the Kings Mountain city limits. Davis suffered 96 bite wounds and still remains in the hospital.

Jan. 2007 – Dogs killed six pet rabbits in the backyard of a West Marion street home.

June 2006 – A pack of neighborhood dogs killed a woman’s Alpacas – Angelica, Skyline and Stormy – at her home on Lavender Road in Grover.

Feb. 2006 – Dogs attacked and killed a goat named Cricket at a home on Cleveland Avenue in Grover.

June 2004 – A dog attack severely injured 7-year-old Brandon Ivie as he played near his grandmother’s house on Blacksburg Road in Earl.

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