Jack is 8.
My daughter was the same age when she was bit by our ex neighbors dog. She looked similar to Jack but also with a ripped ear. The parents were mortified as the dog had never bit, was old and they did put the dog down. They also offered to pay for a plastic surgeon. He was their friend, an excellent PS but in the end she healed beautifully without. She has a tiny scar on her cheek. What looked absolutely horrendous at the time (esp with her entire face swelled, dried blood and stitches, turned out fine.
On another note....very next day a friend of ours, not knowing what happened the day before) came over with their new dog and my daughter went right up to it with no fear. She’s 27, absolutely gorgeous and no fear of dogs.
Think positive! Kids heal quickly and sometimes with no bad scars. Prayers up for Jack!