Posted on 06/11/2009 5:09:20 PM PDT by Chet 99
Local Girl Severely Mauled by Pitbull 6/11/09
Stephanie Rivas
CBS 7 News
June 11, 2009
Just one week ago, 3-year-old Shaylee was playing at her grandmother's house in Bonham, Texas.
Moments later she was brutally attacked by a neighbor's pit bull.
Now Shaylee's family is praying for a miracle.
Shaylee is recovering at the Dallas Children's Hospital surrounded by family and where a team of doctors are working to repair extensive injuries that she suffered.
Here at home friends are working on bringing the crosson family some hope.
80-percent of her scalp ripped away and deep gashes to her little face.
Shaylee crosson is fighting for her life after a vicious pit bull attack turned a visit to grandma's into a nightmare.
Friends Romi Abalos and Chloe Dow have children Shaylee's age.
They play together . And when they got the calls from their friend Lacyee on the night of June 4th about the attack, they knew right then they needed to help.
“We celebrate b-days together…we do alot of b-b-q's together it's tough to see. These people are like brothers and sisters there is nothing we wouldn't do for each other.”
For Shaylee's parents times have been tough financially and emotionaly.
And for the little girl affectionantly called "Shaylee bug" the road ahead will be a long one. Enduring four surgeries in just a one week and more reconstructive surgery in the future.
“She's never going to look the same but she's alive and that's more precious than anything in the world.”
But through faith, there is some good news and friend say that's what matters most.
“We recieved some good news shaylee is eating...her wounds are healing.”
“I'll see you soon Shaylee bug.”
If you would like to help shaylee and her family with mouting medical bills a fund has been set up at Wells Fargo bank. Just ask for the pray for Shaylee-Bug Fund.
They are also asking for prayers. A prayer circle will be held tomorrow night 7:00 PM at Jim Parker Park.
Friends say they are also planning a bike wash and a future benefit.
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