A nursing home resident’s vulnerability can open him or her up to abuse. But when the person is disabled, he or she is especially defenseless against those who choose to cause him or her harm. That was the unfortunate reality for a 55-year-old...
Pit Bull Owner Files Lawsuit Against Town’s Ban
A pit bull owner and an animal-defense group have filed a lawsuit in Superior Court that challenges Pawtucket’s ban against pit bulls.
The lawsuit filed by pit bull owner Albert Alix, 61, of Pawtucket, and Defenders of Animals asks the court...
Pittsburgh Zoo, Family Point Blame in Toddler’s Mauling Death
The family of a 2-year-old boy mauled by African wild dogs at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium argued at the claims made Thursday in court filings by zoo officials this week that the mother’s negligence led to the boy’s fatal accident.
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