Based on statistics, most dog bites occur during the summer months. The sun is shining, kids are out playing and dogs are roaming the streets. It’s a recipe for disaster.
However, dog bites do happen throughout all months of the year. An 11-month-old baby girl was rushed to a hospital after being bitten by a dog around 7 p.m. The little girl suffered from serious injuries to her head, the location of the
dog bite.
"She had turned over the cat food and as soon as he heard the noise, in a split second, he attacked her. He grabbed her around the face and head and mauled her. It's just a traumatic situation," said the baby's grandfather, Gary Nelson. "We just thank God that she's recovering and we just pray that no child will have to go through this again. We have to be careful with our household pets. They can be unpredictable sometimes."
The dog was a Labrador-boxer mix. He was taken to an animal shelter after the attack and will remain there during investigation.
The baby received stitches and is now at home. The baby’s mother does not want the dog back in her home.
Unfortunately, this is common. Children do not understand that dogs can act aggressively therefore unintentionally behave in a manner that can cause dogs to become aggressive.
It is important to teach your children appropriate animal behavior. If your child has been the victim of a dog attack, there is a free resource available to you. Attorney Chris Davis wrote a book on dog bites.
Click here to order your free copy of When the Dog Bites: The Essential Guide to Dog Bite Claims in Washington State.
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