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January 18, 2003

Dog Bite Prevention Article

Patrick Snyder found a great article on the CDC web site, Dog Bite Prevention Week, 2002.

Here's a great excerpt from the article, "We are dedicated to the protection of animal and human health and committed to ensuring that relationships between people and dogs benefit both species," said AVMA President Dr. James H. Brandt. "This is easily accomplished when dog owners take the time to responsibly own and socialize their dogs." And that's exactly our point too!

How do dogs become social without designated places for them? Where can we take our dogs, other than for walks and local pet supply stores and socialize them? How do they fit into our lives and our community?

Posted by Gwen at January 18, 2003 10:50 AM

Comments

As a dog bite victim as a child (I actually had to have sutures up inside my arm, in addition to the stitches they put on the outside of my arm, as the dog ripped out part of my arm and ate it) and a current dog owner, I am really glad there is an effort to open a dog park for responsible pet owners. The need for socialization cannot be emphasized enough!!!

Posted by: at January 28, 2003 04:42 PM