Dog Gets Euthanized After Biting Off Girl's Ear
A 5-year-old girl had part of her ear torn off after a German Shepherd mix dog attacked her. The dog had a history of attacks in the past according to the report on insidebayarea.com. The incident occurred on April 27th as the dog’s owner went to visit the little girl’s parents. The girl attempted to pet the dog but the dog lunged at her and bit off the tip of her right ear.
The girl received medical attention at a nearby medical center and as released the same day. The dog was later placed in 10-day quarantine to ensure it is not infected with rabies. The 10-day quarantine expired on May 6th and the dog was subsequently put to sleep. No arrests or charges will be made in connection with this attack.
One of the most dangerous actions that a child can do is to try and pet a dog they may not necessarily know. If the child has not been exposed to the dog in the past, the dog could easily feel as though the child is trying to hurt it and attack the child. The fact that the dog in this incident has been involved in other incidents in the past is also a factor that needs to be taken into account. The dog’s owner should make others aware of any incidents of dog attacks involving their pet to ensure the safety of those people. If they do not make others aware of their dog’s temperament ahead of time, they should be held accountable for any injuries victims suffer.
