Pit Bull Linked To Center City Philadelphia Attacks In Custody, Police Say

CBS Philadelphia

January 9, 2026

An aggressive pit bull blamed for multiple attacks on dogs and their owners in Center City has been taken into custody, Philadelphia police said Wednesday, easing fears among residents who said the animal had been roaming the area for days.

Police said the brown-and-white pit bull was located and transported to the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia for evaluation. The dog had been spotted near 12th and Chestnut streets, near where several of the reported attacks occurred.

Among the victims is Brian Lovenduski, whose 12-year-old miniature pinscher, Ziggy, was attacked about 10 days ago while the pair were walking in the neighborhood. Lovenduski said the unattended pit bull severely injured Ziggy, leaving the dog with multiple broken bones.

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