Pit Bull Attacks and Dogfighting in Illinois

Jul 14, 2011 Pit Bull Brutally Attacks Illinois Woman

On July 14th 2011, Nik, who is 4'8" and weighed 95 lbs, was brutally attacked by a pit bull. The pit bull initially lunged for her neck, but she darted backwards and it sunk its teeth into her left shoulder. The pit bull bit her 2 more times in her arm, the last of which took 2 much larger individuals to pry the dog off of her broken arm. The pit bull's teeth sunk into her arm all the way to her ulna and fractured it in 2 places. 3 surgeries and multiple plates later, she still has consistent pain and nerve damage. These are not the only life altering injuries; her mental health has deteriorated. Those of you who know her understand how much this has devastated her. She still suffers from nightmares and PTSD. Please help her raise the money that the insurance company doesn't think she deserves. Buy a gi, make a donation www.pulsekimonos/donations or share her story. All proceeds go directly to her.

Justice for Nik Facebook Page

Jul 13, 2011 Man, woman sought in pit bull attack

CHICAGO - A Far South Side couple was hospitalized Wednesday after being attacked by a pit bull let loose on them during a family fight.

The victims – a 35-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man -- were bitten by a 60-pound pit bull named “Rhino” at a home in the 10700 block of South Green Bay Avenue, according to South Chicago District police Sgt. Michael Dineen.

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Calumet Area detectives are investigating the incident as an aggravated battery.

Chicago Sun-Times

UPDATE: Harmony Dawdy's Recovery

Click here to go to video from WAND-TV about Harmony Dawdy's attack and recovery

Springfield – It's only fitting that "Rocky," arguably one of the greatest underdog stories ever told, is one of Harmony Dawdy's favorite movies.

Less than one month after two pit bulls came within a millimeter of gnawing through her femoral artery - which probably would have killed her - Harmony is back at home and playing outside again.

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Want to help?

A fund has been set up by the Dawdy family to help with Harmony Dawdy's medical bills. If you're interested in donating money, checks or cash can be mailed to P.O. Box 7396, Springfield, IL 62791.

Jul 07, 2011 Rockford man charged; pit bull killed in drug raid

ROCKFORD — Belvidere narcotics officers partnered with state and federal agents Tuesday to cross the county line to arrest a Rockford man on drug charges.

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After the arrest, Belvidere police, members of the Stateline Area Narcotics Team and Drug Enforcement Administration agents attempted to raid Bowlds’ residence in the 1700 block of South Sixth Street. Before they could do so, the officers were attacked by a pit bull.

The dog was shot and killed by the officers

Rockford Register Star

July 5, 2011 Woman Chased into pond to escape pit bulls

Lombard – The owner of two pit bulls was cited for violating local ordinances after his dogs chased a woman in Westmore Woods and she jumped into a pond to get away from them.

Triblocal
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Jul 01, 2011 Crackdown on NW Side gang nets 5 dogfighting arrests

CHICAGO - Five alleged members of the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang were arrested on dog fighting charges Wednesday. The arrests are connected to an on-going police investigation into the gang that began after one of its members allegedly shot and wounded two girls while aiming at rivals earlier this month in a Northwest Side park.

Sun Times Accessed: 2012-01-05. (Archived by WebCite^® at http://www.webcitation.org/64TZPlKwT)

Jun 29, 2011 Victim Of Dog Attack Speaks Out

Chicago — Police shot a pit bulldog to death Wednesday evening after it attacked a real estate agent in front of his West Ridge home.

Victim says, “Nothing like this has ever happened to me and certainly nothing you’d expect to happen in this neighborhood."

CBS Chicago local (Archived by WebCite^® at http://www.webcitation.org/63jqZVqr2)