There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.

According to the World Animal Foundation, pit bulls were responsible for 67% of all fatal dog attacks in the U.S. between 2005 and 2020.

While many breeds are capable of aggression, the recent surge in local incidents has reignited community concerns about loose and aggressive dogs, particularly in under-resourced neighborhoods and rural regions.

As we continue to follow these tragic and terrifying events, here’s a chronological timeline of dog attacks we’ve covered, beginning in early 2024:

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