Rarely do we hear of cases of dogs attacking Humane Officers, but on yesterday while a Norfolk Resident was surrendering four pit bulls that attacked another dog, the dog turned on the officer. The owner opened the car door and the dog tried to escape, the officer was able to retrieve the dog. Unfortunately the dog “spun around and bit the Humane Officer in the face and the leg.” According to a statement from Norfolk Police, the injuries were not life threatening. The owner of the dogs is facing charges for both the attack on the officer and the attack on dog from the prior day before.

You may have some questions and concerns about a dog bite case you’re involved with and how the law works in the state of Virginia.

Dog bite laws can be different in each state and even your local municipality. For example, did you know that in Virginia there are no such categories or “dangerous” or “vicious” breeds? So just because you or someone you know is bit by one of these breeds doesn’t mean it’s a closed case.