[quote]Over the past 43 years (1965 - 2007) there have been 17 fatal dog attacks in Ohio, or an average of one (1) fatality every 2 to 3 years.

At least eleven (11) different breeds/types of dogs have been identified as participating in fatal attacks in Ohio.[/quote]

[quote]Over the past 43 years (1965 - 2007) there have been 17 fatal dog attacks in Ohio, or an average of one (1) fatality every 2 to 3 years.

At least eleven (11) different breeds/types of dogs have been identified as participating in fatal attacks in Ohio.[/quote] [quote]Furthermore, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

In 2005, 83 children died from maltreatment in Ohio.

In a SINGLE YEAR (2005), more than SEVEN TIMES as many children died from maltreatment (abuse/neglect) than the TOTAL of ALL fatal dog attacks in Ohio over the past 43 years.[/quote] I think perhaps the media and the lawyers should lay off "Pit Bulls".I think Ohio and other States have much bigger problems than dogs.If you want real stats on dogs,check out the National Canine Research Council. [quote]Fear:Dogs are biting more frequently than in previous decades.

Fact: Despite a significant increase in both the human and dog population over the past decades, the truth of the matter is that dog bites and attacks are at historic lows. [/quote] This "Pit Bull" hysteria fueled by the media,lawyers and people like Tom Skeldon really is getting tiresome to those of us who know the truth. More ...

National Dog Bite Awareness Week in May is the Postal Service's public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased pet owner responsibility in preventing these troubling animal attacks.

The Humane Society of the United States reports that small children, the elderly, and Postal Service letter carriers - in that order - are the most frequent victims of dog bites. Recent statistics show the annual number of dog attacks exceeds the reported instances of measles, whooping cough, and mumps, combined. In addition, dog bite victims account for up to five percent of emergency room visits.

Although the Postal Service and other organizations recognize the importance of a nationwide effort to prevent dog bites, more needs to be done. In 2001, for the first time in more than a decade, the number of dog bites reported by letter carriers exceeded 3,000. In 2002, that number grew to over 3,800. In 2003, the number declined to just above 3,400, but that still means that an average of 11 letter carriers suffer dog-related injuries each delivery day. Many of the bites reported occurred despite pet owners' insistence that their dogs would not bite.

National Dog Bite Awareness Week in May is the Postal Service's public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased pet owner responsibility in preventing these troubling animal attacks.

The Humane Society of the United States reports that small children, the elderly, and Postal Service letter carriers - in that order - are the most frequent victims of dog bites. Recent statistics show the annual number of dog attacks exceeds the reported instances of measles, whooping cough, and mumps, combined. In addition, dog bite victims account for up to five percent of emergency room visits.

Although the Postal Service and other organizations recognize the importance of a nationwide effort to prevent dog bites, more needs to be done. In 2001, for the first time in more than a decade, the number of dog bites reported by letter carriers exceeded 3,000. In 2002, that number grew to over 3,800. In 2003, the number declined to just above 3,400, but that still means that an average of 11 letter carriers suffer dog-related injuries each delivery day. Many of the bites reported occurred despite pet owners' insistence that their dogs would not bite.

National Dog Bite Awareness Week in May is the Postal Service's public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased pet owner responsibility in preventing these troubling animal attacks.

The Humane Society of the United States reports that small children, the elderly, and Postal Service letter carriers - in that order - are the most frequent victims of dog bites. Recent statistics show the annual number of dog attacks exceeds the reported instances of measles, whooping cough, and mumps, combined. In addition, dog bite victims account for up to five percent of emergency room visits.

Although the Postal Service and other organizations recognize the importance of a nationwide effort to prevent dog bites, more needs to be done. In 2001, for the first time in more than a decade, the number of dog bites reported by letter carriers exceeded 3,000. In 2002, that number grew to over 3,800. In 2003, the number declined to just above 3,400, but that still means that an average of 11 letter carriers suffer dog-related injuries each delivery day. Many of the bites reported occurred despite pet owners' insistence that their dogs would not bite.