Keep me logged in until I sign out. If your state has no such statute, you may still be found liable under the common-law rule that owners are legally responsible if they knew the animal was likely to cause that kind of injury. You may also be found liable if you violated a leash law or a requirement to keep your pets fenced.
Some states make it illegal even to own a breed of dog that has been declared vicious.
Some cities have imposed an outright ban on all pit bulls, which they consider inherently vicious. Many jurisdictions ban wild animals such as wolves, bears, and dangerous snakes from being kept as pets. If you own a dog or another animal that might injure someone, call your locality's animal control office to find out the laws in your area. Know your pet's temperament and keep it out of the path of strangers. Keep vaccinations current, and post warning signs if you think your pet might injure someone.