Connecticut
Are Dogs A Real Danger?
A National Canine Research Council Prespective Report
Over the past 43 years (1965-present) there is only one (1) documented case of a fatal dog attack in the state of Connecticut.
The attack occurred in 1995 and entailed a common scenario found in cases of dog attacks: A 4-year-old child, visiting at relative's home, was allowed to come into contact with the resident dogs without adult supervision.
In spite of reckless ownership practices of some owners, dogs still pose an incredibly low risk for causing a fatality:
Fatal Dog Attacks in Connecticut as Compared to Other Selected Risks:
Snapshot of Connecticut: (5 years) 2001- 2005
| Persons killed by dogs: | 0 |
| Persons killed by fireworks: | 1 |
| Child death from being left in hot car: | 1 |
| Death after contact w/ hornets, bees or wasps: | 2 |
| ATV-related fatalities: | 20 |
| Bicyle-related fatalities: | 24 |
| Persons drowned in bathtub or swimming pool: | 28 |
| Child maltreatment deaths (abuse & neglect): | 43 |
| Alcohol-related traffic fatalities: | 695 |
| All traffic fatalities (alcohol & non-alcohol): | 1,504 |
| Tobacco-related deaths: | > 22,500 |
Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports:
In 2005, nine (9) children died in Connecticut from maltreatment.
In a SINGLE YEAR, 2005, EIGHT TIMES as many children died from maltreatment (abuse/neglect) than the TOTAL of ALL childen killed by dog attacks in Conneticut over the past 43 years.
So, are dogs a real danger? In fact, people in Connecticut routinely accept far greater risks from ATVs, bicycles and swimming pools than any that are associated with companion animals.
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