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NYC Pit Bulls Maul Service Dog Penny on Upper West Side, Owners Demand Action After Previous Fatal Attack

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Updated May 7, 2025, 10:05 PM

In New York City, a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix and service dog named Penny was seriously injured after being mauled by two pit bulls on the Upper West Side. The owners of Penny have demanded action, claiming the attack was intentional. The same pit bulls are believed to have previously attacked another dog fatally in the Bronx, raising concerns about their history of aggression. Penny has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, but the incident has sparked outrage and calls from NYC lawmakers for new legislation to better protect pets and hold negligent dog owners accountable. The attacks have prompted public debate about the adequacy of current laws addressing dangerous dogs in the city. Additional incidents involving pit bulls, including a dog killed in the Bronx and police patrol horses attacked by an out-of-control dog, have intensified calls for changes to NYC's dog control regulations.

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