Pit Bull Coverage

Pit bull puppy's theft and return highlights the challenge of pet adoption advocates
The attention given to a month-long search a stolen foster puppy in Holly Springs may help increase awareness about animal "over-population" and efforts to promote pet adoption.

Stray pit bull adopted by family kills 8-day-old infant a few days later
The family of an 8-day-old boy killed by a pit bull had just taken in the stray dog a few days earlier, according to Kenly's chief of police.

10 dogs, mostly pit bulls, found dead in trash bags in Robeson County
The bodies of 10 dogs, mostly pit bulls, were found discarded in trash bags during a community cleanup event in Lumberton.

Pit bull greets his owner after 7-month deployment
Watch as "Kanoh" the pit bull gives his owner, Air Force Master Sgt. Hector Rivera, a hero's welcome after Rivera's seven-month deployment overseas.

Denver overturns pit bull ban
The dogs, not allowed in Denver for more than three decades, will be allowed to return next year if owners obtain a special permit.

City of Denver overturns pit bull ban
The City of Denver has overturned a 31-year old ban on pit bulls.

Pit bull and pig are friends
We can all learn a lesson or two about getting along from two special pets in Arizona.

Durham rescue saves pit bull covered in burns
A Durham-based animal rescue is asking for help as they treat a dog with severe burns.

Wake County Animal Center offering pit bull adoption special
You can adopt a pit bull or pit bull-type dog at the Wake County Animal Center for $25 all month long.

Latest research shows dog breeds that bite most often, do most damage
There are an estimated 4 million dogs bites per year in the United States. While dog bites normally don't make headlines, they seem to get extra attention when pit bulls are involved.

Wake deputy shoots, kills pit bull after attack
A man and a woman were taken to WakeMed Thursday night after being attacked by a pit bull, according to Eric Curry with the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

Johnston County boy attacked by neighbors' pit bulls stirs call for action
Four pit bulls have been returned to their Johnston County owners, pending a decision by the local Animal Care and Control office, which is weighing what should happen next to the family pets.

Family wants action after neighbors' pit bulls attack boy
A boy who was attacked by his neighbors' pit bulls has his relatives demanding action.

'She's an angel': Good Samaritan pays hospital visit to victim of dog attack
On Friday at a Fayetteville hospital, a young woman and the man she saved from a savage dog attack were reunited.

Fayetteville man's fingers bitten off during dog attack
A Fayetteville man said he is happy to be alive after a dog attacked him, breaking one of his hands and costing him the tips of two fingers of the other hand.

Woman brutally attacked by group of 4 mixed pit bulls
A North Carolina woman says she's scared to leave her house because of a pack of loose dogs roaming the street.