Maryland dog bite victim advocacy ::

DogsBite.org, a national dog bite victims' group, submitted an amicus brief on behalf of the young mauling victim in Tracey v. Solesky, which helped move the Court of Appeals to modify Maryland common law and attach strict liability when a pit bull terrier attacks a person. This web page was designed in 2012 to help citizens and groups take action to support the high court's ruling.

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Listed to the 911 call

Watch the 911 call at the center of the high court decision, Tracey v. Solesky.

911 Call of Tracey v. Solesky

On April 28, 2007 a pit bull inflicted a life-threatening attack on a young boy in a residential ally. Dominic Solesky of Towson, Maryland, was 10-years old. Learn more.


Maryland and U.S. statistics

Maryland dog bite fatalities

View recent deadly dog maulings that occurred in the State of Maryland.

National statistics & studies

View national fatal dog bite injury statistics and regional nonfatal dog bite injury studies.


map iconView the DogsBite.org Google State Map: Maryland Fatal Pit Bull Attacks.

About us

DogsBite.org is a public education website about dangerous dog breeds, chiefly pit bulls. We are the primary 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to putting the safety of humans before dogs and the principal source of information on this topic that is not owned, controlled, or funded by dog breeders, dog advocacy, veterinarian or animal welfare groups. We do not receive government or corporate funding; we rely on donations from the public and our supporters -- people like you.

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