There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.
According to the World Animal Foundation, pit bulls were responsible for 67% of all fatal dog attacks in the U.S. between 2005 and 2020.
While many breeds are capable of aggression, the recent surge in local incidents has reignited community concerns about loose and aggressive dogs, particularly in under-resourced neighborhoods and rural regions.
As we continue to follow these tragic and terrifying events, here’s a chronological timeline of dog attacks we’ve covered, beginning in early 2024:
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this post was submitted on 11 Apr 2025
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Dog bite severity varies by the breed of dog, and studies have found that pit bull–type dogs have both a high rate of reported bites and a high rate of severe injuries, compared to other non–pit bull–type dogs.
Pit bull–type dogs are extensively used in the United States for dogfighting, a practice that has continued despite being outlawed. Several nations and jurisdictions restrict the ownership of pit bull–type dogs through breed-specific legislation.
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