Pit bull mauls toddler in East Orange, NJ — Police kill dogPit bull mauls toddler in East Orange, NJ — Police kill dogPolice shot and killed a pit bull after it severely mauled a toddler and attacked two other children in East Orange, NJ.Eric ScottEric Scott
Pit bull ruling means we need tougher criminal pet owner lawsPit bull ruling means we need tougher criminal pet owner lawsIf there isn't a law now that holds pet owners criminally responsible, we need one.Steve TreveliseSteve Trevelise
'Pit bull-type breed' attacks young boy, cops say'Pit bull-type breed' attacks young boy, cops sayThe boy "is expected to require extensive surgeries," police said.Louis C. HochmanLouis C. Hochman
This is the sad, painful face of dog fighting in New JerseyThis is the sad, painful face of dog fighting in New JerseyAnimal officials this week rescued two dogs from an Asbury Park yard where they had been abandoned by their owners.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Abandoned Jersey City puppy recovering after being found by another pit bullAbandoned Jersey City puppy recovering after being found by another pit bullLittle Theo had been left for dead in the basement of a vacant home.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Hoboken woman threw boyfriend’s pit bull out window, cops sayHoboken woman threw boyfriend’s pit bull out window, cops sayAn officer with the NJSPCA said animal abuse can often be a precursor to domestic violence incidents between humans.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Pit Bull attacks NJ toddler in grandmother’s homePit Bull attacks NJ toddler in grandmother’s homeA 3-year-old girl is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery following a pit bull attack in her grandmother's East Orange home Saturday.Toniann AntonelliToniann Antonelli
Another pit bull attack in NJ town where infant was mauled in strollerAnother pit bull attack in NJ town where infant was mauled in strollerFor the second time in two weeks, a pit bull attack has taken place in Nutley.Toniann AntonelliToniann Antonelli
Woman attacked by pit bull outside her Newark home, police sayWoman attacked by pit bull outside her Newark home, police sayA 51-year-old Newark woman suffered injuries after being attacked by a pit bull on a city street Saturday, according to reports.Toniann AntonelliToniann Antonelli
Pit bull left tied to fence in freezing weather adopted by police officerPit bull left tied to fence in freezing weather adopted by police officerRomeo, a 1-and-a-half-year-old pit bull had a few rough weeks, but thanks to two police officers and animal shelter staff members, he's about to settle comfortably into a new home.Toniann AntonelliToniann Antonelli