Two brothers, ages 20 and 21, were jogging on a trail near Valley Center Middle School in San Diego County's Valley Center on Sunday night when four pit bulls attacked them. The dogs chased and mauled the victims, who remain hospitalized. more ›

Three pit bulls attacked a corral of goats on Monday afternoon in Lake Los Angeles, killing about 40 of the innocent animals. The mauling occurred around 4:30pm in the high desert community, and authorities are unable to locate the dogs' owner or determine if the animals are strays. more ›

After a string of complaints, Animal Control officials in Orange County are considering a new law that would mandate spaying and neutering only for specific breeds, according to the OC Register. Most of the complaints that have led to the potential new law are from incidents involving the same pit bulls and the same pit bull owners more ›

It appears he had been used for dogfighting bait as indicated by the scratches on his face and body. Unlike most of the unfortunate dognapped, Hambone was dumped - probably because of his gentle nature - and not killed. (I was lucky enough to adopt a pit bull found on the street for this very reason.) Don't despair - this story has an against-all-odds, oddly serendipitous ending that is just the beginning for more than a few, starting outside a Hollywood 7-11, stopping in Studio City, and culminating Saturday at Lake Hollywood. more ›

Amazing, right? The little dog that became our Hambone was found - safe and sound. more ›

Don't get too excited, Hambone, the local stolen Hollywood dog made local celebrity via the internet, is not home...yet. But Hambone of Hollywood's reward is now up to ten thousand dollars - yes, you read that right - boosted by a $5K donation from Chris DeRose and Last Chance for Animals. Hambone's Dad just sent me the latest video update. more ›