Statistics reveal that the number of fatal dog attacks in the United States is increasing. In the 1980s and 1990s, the yearly average of deaths attributed to dog attacks was approximately 20. However, in 2007, the number of fatal maulings increased to 32.

Last week here in Tulsa, a 2-month-old child was left unattended in a child swing and was killed by a family pet. For more information on the tragic story, read this Tulsa World article.

Source: Tulsa World.