In 2012, Ohio revamped its dog laws to move away from restrictions targeted at specific types of dogs, such as pit bulls. The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.

But these are much more than simple tragedies. Ohio's ineffective dog laws failed them and many unseen Ohioans lucky enough to survive a mauling. Many of those who do survive require years of ...

Ohio's dog laws should require euthanasia for dogs that kill or seriously injure humans, said state Rep. Kevin Miller, who plans to introduce a bill in the coming weeks. Miller, R-Newark ...

But under Ohio law, the owner of a dog that disfigures or even kills someone is likely to pay a fine that’s little more than a traffic ticket.

Each year there are thousands of people in Ohio attacked by dogs. In some cases victims are disfigured, lose limbs or die. Yet the laws penalizing dog owners and protecting victims are weak ...

A decade ago, a string of lawmakers tried − and failed − to strengthen Ohio's dangerous dog laws. No legislators have broached the topic in the past five years. USA TODAY Network Ohio bureau ...

Puppy 'Ponzi scheme.' Former clients accuse Ohio dog breeder of bilking them of thousands The Humane Society's annual report ...