Bite Victim Support

Courtney Trempe Memorial Fund for Dog Bite Victim Support

The Courtney fund was created to honour the memory of 8-year old Courtney Trempe who was killed by a neighbour's dog in 1998. The fund is administered by Doggone Safe and provides support for child victims of dog attacks and their families.

My child was bitten - what do I do?

You may find it helpful to follow the steps on this page if you or your child has been bitten by a dog.

The Importance of Trauma Counseling for You or Your Child

It is critically important that your child be assessed to see if trauma counseling is indicated. Many children suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a dog bite. Read articles and learn other information about PTSD on this page.

Dog Bite Victim Support Groups

If you are a dog bite victim or the immediate family member of a dog bite victim then you may want to join the Doggone Safe victim support group to get help and support from others who are in a similar circumstance.

Source: Doggone Safe!^TM A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention. Contact us at doggonesafeinfo@doggonesafe.com

Copyright Teresa Lewin and Joan Orr