Texas: Police seeking more information about loose Pit Bull that attacked person outside the Dollar General store

TEXAS -- The following is a news release from the city of Bryan:

The Bryan Animal Services Division is asking for the public's help in locating a dog that bit a person on June 8, 2017 around 6:45 PM near the 1700 block of South Texas Avenue at Dollar General.

The animal was described as large tan/cream colored Pit bull and was last seen at Dollar General running away from the store.

The animal needs to be located so it may be observed to rule out possible rabies exposure. If the animal cannot be found, the person bitten may have to undergo rabies treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Bryan Animal Control at 979-361-3888.

(KBTX - June 9, 2017)

Florida: Parents of little boy attacked by a pit bull while inside Delray Bait and Tackle shop file lawsuit

FLORIDA -- The parents of a boy bitten in March by a pit bull terrier while inside Delray Bait and Tackle filed a lawsuit on Friday against the tackle shop and the dog's owner.

The lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court by George and Jamie Biegler, seeks more than $15,000 in damages against the shop and Patty Morris.

The suit said George Biegler and his son, Kevin Biegler, were in the shop on March 15 buying fishing bait when the pit bull bit Kevin while Morris socialized with shop employees.

The Bieglers are suing for their son's bodily injury, mental anguish, and pain and suffering. They also are seeking damages for mental anguish and medical costs they incurred.

(Sun Sentinel - October 17, 1992)