Vermont
Are Dogs A Real Danger?
A National Canine Research Council Perspective Report
Over the past 43 years (1965 - present) there has only been one (1) fatal attack by a dog* in Vermont.
* The animal involved in this single Vermont fatal attack was a Wolf dog.
The attack occurred in 1993 and involved a 3-year-old boy who had wandered over to a female Wolf dog that recently given birth to a litter of puppies. She attacked the boy as he approached.
In spite of the reckless ownership practices of some owners, dog still pose an incredibly low risk for causing a fatality:
Fatal Dog Attacks in Vermont as Compared to Other Selected Risks:
Snaphot of Vermont: Year 2005
| Persons killed by dogs: | 0 |
| Death from contact w/hornets, bees or wasps: | 1 |
| Persons drowned in bathtub or swimming pool: | 2 |
| Bicycle-related fatalities: | 2 |
| Fatal hunting accidents: | 3 |
| ATV-related fatalities: | 8 |
| Alcohol-related traffic fatalities: | 30 |
| Total traffic fatalities (alcohol & non): | 73 |
| Tobacco-related deaths: | 900 |
So, are dogs a danger? Fact is, people in Vermont routinely accept far greater risks with hunting, bicycles, and ATVs than any that are associated with companion animals.
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