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The four-year-old Amstaff lives with a family in Piano. A neighbor, an 11-year-old girl, and the woman's son were injured: "I don't want to abandon him, I need a facility that can care for him."

"I'm afraid of my dog": three attacks in the home, the family asks for help (archive photo)

ANCONA "I can't sleep at night anymore, I'm afraid it could happen again." This is the plea from Liliana, a resident of Via Maggini in Piano, who has been looking for a home for her four-year-old Amstaff for months. The dog was adopted by the woman's husband and, she says, initially caused no problems. "He was calm. After my husband's death, he changed; he became aggressive."

The situation has become increasingly difficult to manage because, according to the family, the animal continues to show aggression, even toward his owners.

Three attacks

The most serious incidents are thought to have occurred in three cases.

About a year ago, the dog bit a 53-year-old neighbor on the wrist and hand. "They gave him eight stitches," Liliana says. The most worrying attack occurred in February: the woman's 11-year-old niece was injured. "He grabbed her in the face, leaving two holes in her face, and also broke a tooth." Then, in May, the dog allegedly turned on Liliana's son while he was petting him. "He raised his hands to protect himself, but the dog continued to bite him on various parts of his body."

"We don't want to abandon him."

The family continues to care for the animal, feeding him, and even muzzling him. But the fear remains, especially since there are children in the house. Liliana says she tried to give him up for adoption without success and asked for help several times to find a solution. Thanks to her brother-in-law's intervention, the dog was finally temporarily placed in a shelter, but the woman has already been contacted to pick him up.

"I don't want to abandon him," she explains. "I'd like him to be taken into a facility that can care for him, understand why he's behaving this way, and help him. It would be the safest solution for him and for us."

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Lamporecchio (Pistoia), August 12, 2026 – Moments of terror and intense fear for a postwoman, mauled by a dog while delivering a registered letter. An incident that could have had tragic consequences, fortunately ended without serious consequences. These are the facts. The postwoman from Lamporecchio, late Monday morning, while delivering a registered letter, was attacked by a pitbull, which had suddenly escaped from a house where she had rung the doorbell to deliver the letter. The woman, who was wearing a helmet, immediately attempted to escape, running toward her scooter. Unfortunately, the dog reached her, biting her upper thighs and ankles. The postwoman tried everything to defend herself, screaming for help and trying to scare away the enraged dog. Fortunately, the dog's owner was present and intervened immediately, driving the animal away and helping the unfortunate postwoman.

Visibly shaken by fear, screaming from the pain caused by the bites and covered in blood, the woman was helped by several people from the Borgano area who responded to the scene after hearing the cries for help. An ambulance was immediately called and responded urgently. The postwoman was taken to the Pescia Emergency Room. Fortunately, she did not suffer serious injuries and did not require hospitalization.

The prompt intervention of the dog's owner, who was also visibly shaken by what had happened, and the woman's vehement reaction prevented worse physical consequences. In addition to the ambulance, a Carabinieri patrol and the Lamporecchio municipal police also responded to the scene and conducted the initial investigation into the incident.

Article link: https://www.lanazione.it/montecatini/cronaca/postina-pitbull-fohrqvzx

VITTORIO VENETO (TREVISO) - A woman went shopping at the Lidl on Via dei Cimbri and was bitten by a pitbull-like dog tied to the carts. According to witnesses, the dog belonged to one of the people who hangs out daily in the "Marcon" park along the Meschio cycle path. This incident also came to the attention of Mayor Mirella Balliana, who announced that local police and Carabinieri will carry out checks on these people and their dogs tomorrow, Monday.

On Thursday morning, the woman had gone to Lidl to do some shopping. While putting her cart inside the designated area, she was bitten on the leg by a dog, described as a pitbull, who was tied to the carts and whom she hadn't noticed. The woman immediately went inside the store to try to locate the animal's owner, who wasn't outside, but when she returned to the parking lot shortly thereafter, the dog was gone. She then went to the emergency room for treatment and the necessary prophylaxis required in these cases.

The Appeal

Her husband immediately launched an appeal on social media for witnesses to be found, as the Lidl's surveillance cameras do not capture the incident. The woman also went to the Carabinieri station in Vittorio Veneto, located across the street from Lidl, to report the incident and file a complaint against unknown persons.

According to testimonies from several supermarket customers and people who use the Meschio bike path, the dog appears to belong to one of the people lounging in the nearby park, and it would not be the first time similar incidents have occurred. Some have witnessed previous incidents, including along the bike path, of people being bitten, and others have reported that those dogs are tied to the park's fence for extended periods of time in the sun, even in these high temperatures. Mayor Balliana learned of the incident in recent hours.

"I have been in contact with the Carabinieri and our local police to better understand the situation, and on Monday there will be checks, including accessing the recently updated canine registry, which will allow us to identify the owners of those dogs," the mayor states. "It's true that these people occupy the park most of the day, but even the other day at other times I saw families with children playing here. We will try to intensify checks, even though the real antidote to degradation is to reclaim these spaces and enjoy them." On July 15th, the free rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats launched by the Local Health Authority (USL) also ended, following the canine rabies case detected in Vittorio Veneto in May in a dog illegally imported from Morocco. Only 62% of the animals had been vaccinated.

Article link: https://www.ilgazzettino.it/nordest/treviso/morsa_pitbull_lidl_controlli_meschio_padroni_cani-9698929.html?utm_source=pulsanteAMP

A serious incident shattered the warm tranquility of an after-dinner drink in late July in Castelmassa, when a woman of foreign origin, who has lived in the Altopolese town for several years, left her home with her 13-year-old Maltese dog, Mia. The walk took place along the road near the Po River embankment, at the end of Piazza Libertà, in the direction of San Martino.

On the way back, the woman saw a small family on a bicycle approaching from the opposite direction. Following them was a large dog. According to initial reports, the animal was not on a leash, as required by law, and was free to roam. As the Carabinieri's reconstruction will reveal, the small family accidentally found themselves in the path of the dog, which had escaped from the owners' home.

The dog, a pitbull weighing approximately 90 pounds, immediately "spotted" the female dog, whose owner, sensing the danger, picked up the creature and hugged her. This didn't stop the attacker, who slammed his paw into the woman's right arm, causing a visible bruise and forcing her to let go of her Maltese. Once on the ground, the large dog easily grabbed the small prey and dragged it into the nearby green space. The owner screamed, several residents arrived, and one of them repeatedly struck the pitbull with a stick, to no avail, while a veritable carnage ensued. Only when it realized that the prey could no longer resist did the mastiff loosen its grip and respond to the calls of those present.

Meanwhile, a Carabinieri patrol arrived, and shortly thereafter, the staff of the Rovigo animal shelter. Several bystanders witnessed the scene, while, in the semi-darkness that had fallen over the area, the pitbull's owner was also seen. According to reports, the suspect is a foreign citizen living near the riverbank's camper van park (a few hundred meters from the scene of the incident), who apparently lost sight of the dog, which had managed to escape from its confinement. Molossers are not particularly dangerous when kept in decent conditions, with the ability to move and—perhaps—run in large spaces to contain aggression. However, if unsuitable conditions exist, such as the one in which this pitbull is believed to have lived (though a veterinary inspection will be able to verify this...), as explained by Raffaele Motta Castriotta, Commander of the Castelmassa Local Police, the administrative phase (provided for by a Ministerial Decree) will proceed with an order from Mayor Federico Ragazzi regarding so-called "biting dogs" and subsequent sanctions against the owners.

The pitbull is now at the Rovigo dog training center, where it will begin a "re-education" program before verifying the owner's suitability to rehome the dog. Regarding alleged precedents in Castelmassa involving the owners' failure or neglect to guard this same dog, Commander Motta Castriotta confirms that no formal reports have been filed. The injured party reported a belated attempt at reconciliation by the pitbull's owners, which was rejected.

Article link: https://www.polesine24.it/cronaca/2026/08/04/news/orrore-in-piazza-cagnolina-sbranata-da-un-pitbull-400808/

A nightmare unfolded within the confines of a home. We're in Ciampino, in a public housing project on Via Parigi. And in that home, three women were attacked and mauled by their dog. All three were hospitalized: moments of pure terror, the dog turning on its owners.

The alarm was raised on Friday, July 31st, around 1:00 PM, when the local police operations room received a call from neighbors, concerned about "heart-rending screams" coming from one of the apartments. The officers, led by Commander Roberto Antonelli and coordinated on-site by Deputy Commissioner Raffaele Simonelli, reached the building.

On the second floor, a 35-year-old woman answered the door: her left cheek was mangled, she had several wounds on her arms, and she was on the verge of fainting. Inside the home, the scene was even more dramatic. A 90-year-old woman, the young woman's grandmother, was sitting in an armchair with a very serious wound to her cheek. Not far away is the third victim, a 55-year-old mother of the 35-year-old woman and the elderly woman's daughter, who is almost unconscious.

The injuries were caused by a ten-year-old female Amstaff (American Staffordshire Terrier), properly microchipped. According to initial investigations, the animal suddenly attacked the 90-year-old woman, perhaps out of jealousy after a gesture of affection from its owner, the 35-year-old. Mother and daughter were apparently injured while trying to save the elderly woman from the dog's bites.

All three had to be transferred to the Tor Vergata Polyclinic by 118 ambulances. Their conditions are serious, and the prognosis remains guarded: delicate facial surgery may be necessary.

Article link: https://www.liberoquotidiano.it/news/italia/48751969/ciampino-cane-sbrana-tre-donne-mura-casa-guance-dilaniate-urla-strazianti.amp

LUGO - Blinded by fury, two against that dog who is truly the eyes, the guide and the armor of its owner, a fifty-year-old blind man from Lugo. It is the photograph of the dramatic minutes that yesterday morning could have turned into tragedy, both for the animal, a black labrador named Dark who is close to 5 years old, and for the man he watches over and accompanies every hour of the day. A molossian and a pit bull tried to tear him to pieces, both of which evidently escaped the control of their owner in the walking area of ​​Parco Melampo, less than a hundred meters from the Lugo hospital. In fact, it is here that the blind man was heading, around 8.30, like almost every morning. And not to undergo particular examinations but because he has worked in the concierge for many years. He therefore made that journey from his home in the center every day, guided by his faithful four-legged friend.

The exact reconstruction of the facts is entrusted to the agents of the local police of Lower Romagna, who intervened immediately thanks to a passer-by who, having witnessed that torment, blocked their patrol in the street, but some circumstances already seem to be quite clear. And perhaps it was Dark who saved his master's life. Furthermore, the cameras of the video surveillance system should have recorded those dramatic moments and could clarify why the entrance gate was probably open despite the two animals being inside and whether the owner did everything he could to rescue the two attacked ones.

In fact, it seems that, while the Molosser jumped on the Labrador, knocking him down and starting to bite him in several places, the pit bull sank his teeth into the neck of the guide dog, who was now unable to free himself from the grip and push the two predators away. But stubborn in defending his owner, who, however, losing his balance due to the tugging on the leash, fell on the pavement, fortunately without injuring himself anything.

The dog, seriously injured and bleeding, accompanied the man to the hospital reception, at least fifty meters away. It is here that a security guard would have noticed those deep wounds that had transformed the fur from black to red and set off the entire rescue machine.

The guide dog was taken urgently to the Russi veterinary clinic, where at least four deep wounds were found on the neck, some on the legs and buttock, so it was operated on, stitched up and fortunately saved, while the man, after a few hours of observation in the emergency room, some X-rays and once the shock had worn off, was discharged and accompanied to pick up his life partner. Only in the next few days will the man decide whether to press charges.

Article link: https://www.corriereromagna.it/ravenna/lugo-cane-guida-salva-il-proprietario-non-vedente-dalla-furia-di-un-pitbull-e-un-molosso-GN2168585

Ceranova (Pavia), August 2, 2026 – The dog's owner, his friend, and a neighbor were bitten. Three men were injured, fortunately not seriously, according to the emergency services called yesterday afternoon, Saturday, August 1, to Via Toscanini in Ceranova. The Carabinieri, with a patrol from the Voghera Company, also intervened on the scene to reconstruct the incident and determine any culprits. The injured men, aged 23, 30, and 34, were then transported by two ambulances with code green to the emergency room of the Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia. They reportedly suffered minor injuries to their hands and arms, fortunately not serious.

The three injured men were taken to the San Matteo Hospital in Pavia with a green code.

The bites were from a pitbull, which initially raised fears of worse consequences for the victims, prompting emergency services to issue a yellow code from the AREU (Regional Emergency and Urgency) operations center due to the seriousness of the incident, as reported by those who requested assistance. There were moments of great turmoil on the street, in a residential area of ​​houses with gardens west of the town of Ceranova, a small town in the Pavia area along the SP2 between Lardirago and Vidigulfo.

The Heat Factor

Investigations into the incident are still ongoing, and it has not been determined what caused the dog's sudden aggression, which appears to have been initially directed at another animal. Often, in dog fights, owners who try to separate them are ultimately affected. These hot days are also known to increase aggression in normally calm pets, so owners are advised to keep their dogs indoors during the hottest hours of the day, sheltered from the sun as much as possible, and to ensure they are constantly hydrated with a bowl of fresh water always available.

Article link: https://www.ilgiorno.it/pavia/cronaca/ceranova-pavia-morsi-pitbul-cfac0674

It was supposed to be a relaxing and carefree weekend at the seaside, but it turned into a nightmare for a young tourist, Daniele Antonucci, and his dog Floki, a 10-month-old mixed-breed. The incident, which occurred in Tessi, in the municipality of Moneglia, led to the filing of a formal complaint with the Carabinieri station for failure to guard and mishandle animals.

The facts

The events date back to the evening of July 10th. According to the report, the dog escaped control during a leash change and climbed the outside stairs of a nearby apartment building. Waiting for her on the first floor, on a short leash but unattended during the turbulent moments, was a pit bull that immediately attacked the puppy, grabbing her by the head.

Only the owner's prompt intervention, who managed to pry the animal's jaws open with the help of the pitbull's owner, prevented the worst. As a result of the attack, both dogs and the bystanders were injured. Floki was rushed to the Segesta Veterinary Clinic in Sestri Levante, where deep wounds to her chest, shoulder, and tongue were diagnosed and treated. The dog underwent delicate surgery lasting over five hours to repair her tongue, which was completely torn and lacking blood supply at the base.

"A special thank you goes to the doctors, who with extraordinary expertise managed to reconstruct the blood vessels and damaged structures, saving her life."

He adds:

"Floki is only 10 months old, and for me she represents a fundamental role model; she helped me get through a very difficult time," the owner recounts with emotion.

"Seeing her mauled like that was traumatic. But what makes the situation even more difficult is the attitude of the other dog's owners: a week after the incident, I still haven't been provided with the pitbull's health record to verify its vaccinations, and the owners seem to have disappeared from the apartment.

After the initial aid, Daniele's anguish continues:

"I only ask for responsibility and fairness for the health of my dog."

The incident reopens the debate on the proper and responsible management of certain dogs.

In addition to the complaint for failure to guard the dog filed with the Carabinieri in Moneglia, the incident reopens the debate on the proper and responsible management of large or potentially aggressive dogs, especially in shared condominium areas, and on the importance of ensuring maximum transparency and healthcare collaboration following incidents of this kind.

Article link: https://primaillevante.it/cronaca/cagnolina-di-10-mesi-aggredita-da-un-pitbull-scatta-la-denuncia-a-moneglia/

Attacked by a pitbull: a man received a bite on his left arm while trying to protect his dog. It happened earlier this week in Sarzano. A man arrived at the emergency room in Rovigo last Monday evening with a wound to his left arm, sustained from a pitbull bite.

According to reports, the man was walking his dog on a leash in the village when a large dog attacked the animal. At this point, the owner picked up his dog in an attempt to save him from the pitbull's fury. The pitbull, however, attacked anyway and, in an attempt to reach the small dog, attacked its owner, injuring his left arm.

After receiving treatment at the Rovigo emergency room, the man was also considered for transfer to the plastic surgery unit at the hospital in Padua. This is not the first time such incidents have been reported. Just a few weeks ago, at the end of June, a medium-sized dog was attacked by a large, passing dog while in the backyard. The dog, named Stella, escaped with multiple injuries: in addition to severe shock, she had a hole in her throat and another hole under one eye.

The incident was captured in its entirety by the owners' home's surveillance cameras. While Stella was in the yard, a large dog approached her from the sidewalk, on the other side of the railing. In an instant, it attacked her head with force, pulling her out with such force that she passed through the railing, only to release her once on the sidewalk. The owner's prompt intervention, alarmed by the dog's barking, prevented the worst from happening.

Article link: https://www.polesine24.it/cronaca/2026/07/23/news/difende-il-proprio-cagnolino-viene-azzannato-da-un-pitbull-399999/

Dog faces life-threatening attack by pitbull on public road. An incredible and gruesome incident occurred two mornings ago in San Mauro Pascoli, around 11:30 a.m., with several witnesses drawn to the scene by the screams of a woman who found her dog bitten in the throat and her husband unconscious on the ground. Workers working on a nearby building and several residents rushed to help. This would not be the pitbull's first attack on another dog.

A scene straight out of a horror movie

Christian and Deborah, 55 and 50, with their two dogs, Semmay and Lupa, were returning home after a morning walk, as they often do. The couple and their two dogs were walking along Via Madre Teresa di Calcutta, in a residential area. A pitbull suddenly emerged from a house on the opposite side of the road and attacked one of the dogs in a fury. Its jaws clamped down on the dog's throat. The couple's attempts to free the animal were unsuccessful. Then the dog, suffering from a heart condition, lost consciousness and collapsed. His wife found herself alone in a nightmare situation. She screamed for "help" at the top of her lungs several times. Crowds of people rushed to the scene, including neighbors and construction workers leaving a nearby construction site. More than twenty people stopped the pit bull from attacking the other dog and called for help. A woman tried to reassure the animal owner, telling her that the first dog attacked wasn't dead, and offered to take him immediately to the Morri veterinarian in Savignano.

Human and dog rescued

By the time the ambulance arrived, Christian had recovered and, after initial treatment, preferred not to be hospitalized. However, concerned, he went to the Savignano veterinarian to check on his dog. The man only went to the Bufalini Hospital emergency room that afternoon, after the dog had been transferred to a veterinary clinic in Forlì for surgery because his trachea was perforated and several muscles were severed. The person who operated on him preferred not to hospitalize him because he is an elderly and very agitated dog. The doctor deemed a home environment more suitable for his recovery. The couple then reported the incident to the local police of San Mauro Pascoli and will file a complaint with the Carabinieri in the coming hours.

The story

"Our Semmay, a fifteen-year-old Wolfhound-mixed dog, was bitten extensively on the neck," they say, "sustaining serious injuries and now requiring a huge amount of medicine and treatment for at least a fortnight. We thank everyone who came to help us. Some of those present told us that the same pitbull had attacked a dog in Bellaria on another occasion, which later died. At the end of the street, there's also a small park with a children's playground: we don't dare think what would have happened if the attacker had been a child. We didn't sleep that night and are still very shaken by everything that happened. Seeing our dog in this condition now saddens us."

Article link: https://www.corriereromagna.it/savignano-sul-rubicone/savignano-cane-azzannato-da-un-pitbull-e-il-proprietario-sviene-salvati-dai-cittadini-AD2151453

A pit bull escapes from the dog park and attacks a mixed-breed dog, nearly mauling it. Fortunately, the violent incident outside the dog park on Via De Gasperi did not result in bloodshed or a dead animal.

"I was walking my dog ​​when, suddenly, a pit bull emerged from a gap in the fence and attacked him," says Davide Caforio. "It was a terrifying moment as I tried to separate them with the other owner, who rushed over, but in the end we managed to avoid the worst."

Aside from a few scratches, the mixed-breed dog did not suffer any significant injuries, but the incident highlights the dangers of the dog park, whose fence should be completely redone: "It's open in several places, and it's easy for any dog ​​to slip in and escape from its owner," explains Caforio. "What if this happened while a child was walking by?"

Hence, the city is appealing to secure the dog park as soon as possible.

Article link: https://www.prealpina.it/news/busto-valle-olona/521330/pitbull-scappa-dall-area-cani-e-aggredisce-un-meticcio-i-padroni-li-separano-a-fatica.html

A routine intervention to restore calm among several people quickly turned into an incident requiring medical attention. In Ostia, in the Lido train station forecourt, a Carabinieri officer was injured after being attacked by a pit bull while attempting to separate two people in a fight.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11th, and required the intervention of medical personnel. The dog's owner was reported, and the relevant health authority was also notified of the incident.

The fight between homeless people escalates

According to the reconstruction, it all began with a heated argument between several homeless people. The argument, which arose over trivial matters, quickly escalated into an increasingly aggressive tone, prompting some bystanders to call the emergency number 112.

The Carabinieri arrived on the scene with the aim of bringing the situation under control and preventing the confrontation from escalating further. During the operations to separate the combatants, however, an unexpected event occurred that complicated the operation.

Pit Bull Attacks Serviceman

During the fight, the pit bull belonging to one of the men involved suddenly lunged at a Carabiniere, biting him in the leg.

The serviceman was immediately rescued and transferred to the Grassi Hospital in Ostia, where he underwent the necessary tests. After receiving treatment, he was discharged with a seven-day prognosis.

Fortunately, his condition is not particularly worrying.

Dog Owner Reported

After conducting on-site investigations, the officers identified the dog's owner, a 45-year-old man from Bosnia and Herzegovina who was already known to law enforcement.

A complaint was filed against him for alleged bodily harm through negligence, and a report was also forwarded to the competent veterinary offices, which will conduct the required investigations.

Initial investigations revealed that the pitbull had been properly identified by its microchip.

Investigations into the incident

Law enforcement is reconstructing the incident in detail to clarify each step of the intervention and determine the responsibilities of those involved in the altercation.

The incident highlights the risks faced daily by law enforcement officers, often called upon to manage unpredictable situations in already sensitive contexts. In this case, in addition to the tension between the individuals involved, the intervention of the animal further complicated the operation, resulting in the officer's injury and the opening of new proceedings against its owner.

Article link: https://www.lacapitale.it/articolo/ostia-carabiniere-morso-da-un-pitbull-durante-una-lite-militare-in-ospedale-denunciato-il-proprietario-del-cane

A 63-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by two dogs, likely pit bulls, last Sunday in Pedalino.

According to initial investigations, the man was doing light work on a piece of land when he was attacked: the two dogs reportedly bit him repeatedly on the arms and legs.

A few moments later, the owners intervened and managed to bring them under control.

The victim was rescued and initially taken to the hospital; given the severity of his injuries, he was then airlifted to Cannizzaro Hospital in Catania, where he underwent surgery last Tuesday.

His condition remains serious, but is not life-threatening.

Article link: https://www.lasicilia.it/news/cronaca/3056449/aggredito-da-due-pitbull-un-63enne-di-pedalino-in-elisoccorso-a-catania.html

A dog attacks a small dog in the street: its owner was bitten and fell to the ground, suffering minor injuries. It happened early yesterday morning around 7:30 a.m. on Via Cattaneo, in Scandiano.

The incident was reported by a local resident. "A woman," the witness said, "with a small dog on a leash was walking on Via Cattaneo when two dogs, presumably pit bulls or similar, without collars, tags, or other identifying marks, approached the woman. One of the two dogs then attacked the dog."

"The woman unfortunately fell to the ground, protecting her dog, but suffered bruises on her knee and hand. The screams and barking immediately attracted the attention of locals. Only the intervention of several local residents prevented serious injuries."

There were moments of fear and concern among residents. "At first," the witness emphasizes, "I was at home. I was sleeping, but I was awakened by noises coming from outside. I immediately left the house, and the attack had occurred right in front of my house."

"My brother," she adds, "had already intervened on the scene to try to contain the dog's attack. My brother later identified and reached the owner of the two dogs, who also lives in the area. The two dogs apparently escaped from the broken fence and then caused this extremely dangerous situation for people and animals."

The owner of the attacked dog was promptly rescued. "The woman and her dog," the witness continues, "were taken into our garden. I treated the woman, and in the meantime, a friend of hers arrived to quickly take the dog to a veterinarian for treatment and check-ups. Fortunately, the dog's life is not in danger."

Yesterday afternoon, the veterinarian told the witness that the dog "was in complete shock, but fortunately only had a few small scratches: the owner was bitten while defending her dog."

She concluded: "We are deeply saddened and shocked by what happened yesterday morning on Via Cattaneo."

Article link: https://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/reggio-emilia/cronaca/pitbull-attacca-cagnolino-e-padrona-5a7d369d

Little Baloo, a long-haired Chihuahua, and his owner were peacefully strolling along Corso Regina Margherita in Ospedaletti. Strictly on a leash, as always, near the Pinky bar, they encountered a pit bull, also on a leash but without a muzzle, led by an elderly couple. The Molosser jerked its owner, who couldn't restrain it, and lunged at the tiny dog, weighing just under three kilos, biting him in the neck, breaking his spine. Terrified, the owner even tried to push the pit bull away, defending herself with a chair from the bar's terrace, but there was nothing she could do for six-year-old Baloo.

On the other hand, the owners of the mastiff apparently didn't even hold back until the veterinarian arrived, alerted by 112, who could only confirm the Chihuahua's death. Local police officers arrived at the scene and conducted the necessary investigations. Tomorrow, the owner, the wife of one of the owners of the Versiliesi beach resort, will go to the Carabinieri station to file a complaint against the pitbull's owners, who will be fined for not muzzling their dog. Meanwhile, she is still in shock over what happened to little Baloo, who lived peacefully with several cats and was also much loved by the beach resort's customers. At this point, all that remains is to warn dog owners who frequent Ospedaletti and remind them that, regardless of whether they are small or large, they must always be kept on a leash, as you never know how they might react to the sight of another dog. In this case, both were, but especially on the cycle path, in the morning and in the evening, there are always too many dogs left free.

Article link: https://www.lastampa.it/imperia-sanremo/2026/07/05/news/ospedaletti_chihuahua_ucciso_in_corso_regina_azzannato_da_un_pitbull-15680442/amp/

There were moments of fear yesterday morning in the Poggiofranco neighborhood of Bari, where a man was attacked by an elderly couple's dog while leaving a bar with his 3-year-old daughter and his own leashed dog.

Marcello Altero, 39, founder of the social media page Pugliafenomenale, recounted the incident. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. outside the "Mood" bar, when a pitbull-Amstaff mix, unmuzzled, attacked his dog. Altero explained that his daughter was next to him during the attack and that the situation could have had far more serious consequences.

The intervention of some bar patrons and passersby was crucial, managing to break up the fight between the two animals. The attacked dog suffered minor injuries.

According to the man, the owners of the attacking dog left immediately after the incident. Thanks to the car's license plate number noted by a witness, Altero filed a complaint with the police, demanding greater responsibility in the handling of large dogs.

Article link: https://www.quintopotere.it/bari-incrocio-tra-pitbull-e-amstaff-aggredisce-cane-e-famiglia-fuori-dal-bar-a-poggiofranco-i-proprietari-scappano/

The animal suddenly lunged at the forty-year-old woman, a shelter volunteer, and bit her on the forearm. The woman somehow managed to free herself, but suffered serious injuries: she was rescued and airlifted to San Gerardo Hospital in Monza with several fractures and lacerated wounds.

The incident occurred a few minutes after 11:00 a.m. yesterday inside the municipal facility on Via Aquila, a side street off Via Corelli. There, in a cage, a cross between an Amstaff (abbreviation for the American Staffordshire Terrier breed) and a Mastiff-type Dogue de Bordeaux quickly and unpredictably lunged at the forty-year-old woman and bit her on the arm. According to reports, the animal had previously shown signs of biting, exhibiting aggressive behavior or a tendency to bite out of fear, territorial defense, or predatory instinct.

The woman's screams immediately attracted the attention of other volunteers and shelter staff, who called 112 for help. Areu paramedics arrived on Via Aquila with an ambulance and helicopter to take the forty-year-old to the hospital in the Brianza region's capital. Local police officers also intervened at the facility on the eastern outskirts of the city to reconstruct exactly what happened and determine any possible culprits.

Article link: https://www.ilgiorno.it/milano/cronaca/amstaff-morsica-una-volontaria-del-05a307ad

FUSCALDO (CS) – A large pit bull entered private property, mauling and killing a family's cat in Fuscaldo. The Carabinieri are investigating the incident.

The violent death of a pet can be much more than just a news story. It can become a symbol of a problem that affects the entire community: responsible animal care and the protection of public safety.

This is what emerges from a complaint filed with the Carabinieri in Fuscaldo, in which a family recounted a dramatic attack that culminated in the killing of their cat. The relevant authorities will naturally conduct the necessary investigations to verify the report.

The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the morning.

A pit bull dog reportedly climbed over the fence of a private property and entered the home's courtyard. There, it spotted the family's cat, which had been present on the property for years, and chased it across the yard until it reached it.

According to the report, the attack ended with the feline being strangled. When it was over, the yard was covered in blood, and the animal's body lay lifeless.

A few moments later, a family assistant arrived at the home and found the dog still near the yard, apparently acting aggressively, so much so that she waited before being allowed inside.

The dog's owner subsequently returned to the home to apologize to the family.

The most striking aspect is the presence of particularly vulnerable people inside the home.

At that time, an elderly person, a disabled child, a young girl, and two other minors were in the home, along with their mother.

By chance, no one was in the yard during the attack. Had anyone intervened to try to save the cat, the risk of direct involvement could have become real. Only after killing the feline did the dog leave the property, climbing back over the wall through which it had entered.

Other circumstances are being reported by local residents.

The dog is said to have previously escaped the owners' control. Some residents also reported fears of encountering him while walking their small dogs.

These elements will need to be verified during any investigations and, at this time, are only biased versions.

For the family, the cat was more than just a pet.

For years, he had shared the daily routine of the home and had grown up with the children, becoming an emotional anchor. His sudden and violent death caused severe emotional trauma, especially for the children, who had developed a deep bond with him.

More and more scientific studies demonstrate that the loss of a pet can generate pain comparable to that caused by the death of a family member, especially when the relationship has been consolidated over time.

Incidents like the one reported in Fuscaldo call for reflection that goes beyond the individual incident.

The problem isn't a specific breed, but the responsibility of pet owners. A dog, regardless of size or breed, must be cared for and managed so as not to pose a risk to people and other animals.

The law imposes specific obligations on owners and calls upon each individual to be vigilant, a duty that is not only legal but also moral.

Because behind every episode of animal mismanagement can lie devastating consequences: the loss of a life, the trauma of a family, and, in the most serious cases, the concrete risk of human attack.

The hope is that establishing the facts will contribute not only to shedding light on what happened, but also to promoting a greater culture of responsibility, so that similar tragedies never happen again.

Article link: https://www.calabriainchieste.it/2026/06/29/pitbull-entra-in-un-cortile-e-uccide-un-gatto-a-fuscaldo-una-denuncia-riaccende-il-dibattito-sulla-sicurezza/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSwSkxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBDY2ExM3F2SlYyS1EzdUg2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoOaLcPswJXOAxjv8SUOHvAvCfd2BIm9dYN0KKGTNRSkrxHMbGYHkDW-dyQB_aem_bcqglihkfBMOy90efer4-g