Child’s Thumb Bitten Off in Dog Attack
Two children were viciously attacked by a pit bull on Corann Drive in King William County. According to WRIC, the children were playing outside when a pit bull, from a nearby home, chased them down and attacked them.
A 9 year-old boy was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries to the chest. The 8 year-old girl suffered severe injuries to the neck and her thumb, which was bitten off. The girl underwent surgery but is still in serious condition.
The owner of the pit bull is being charged with possession of a nuisance dog and for allowing a dog to run at large. A judge will decide where or not the dog will me euthanized or remain in the custody of the owner under strict control mandates.
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Kids love animals, but animals don’t always love kids. When dogs feel threatened, afraid or angry, they can lash out at even the tiniest of children. Even the most beloved, gentle family dog has the potential to snap and seriously or fatally injure a child.
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