Dogs, Death, and a Father’s Silence | Bakersfield News

A 68-year-old man, Kenneth Dobbins, faces serious charges after his aggressive dogs chased a young boy into a lake, leading to his tragic drowning. The dogs also attacked an 8-year-old girl, biting her multiple times before her mother intervened. Dobbins entered the water to retrieve his dogs, not to help the boy, and never called 911 or contacted the girl’s mother. Arrested and arraigned, he pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15th — a heartbreaking case that underscores the critical importance of responsible pet ownership and animal control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c99b461cd83046a7