Very unfortunately, it looks like it was one of the family’s dogs, and also that one or both parents stabbed the dog to death during the attack. In addition, the news story or the feed indicates that a second dog was removed from the home at the time of the child’s death. The parents are understandably devastated.
What to tell the owners if it is the parents -
Especially if they seem reasonable or reachable -
how to present the information on these dogs -
this now becomes more and more urgent.
It amazes me how stupid and careless people are with their children around animals. Pit Bulls are a special case, but no smaller child should be left unsupervised with any dog, no matter how small, sweet gentle etc. Larger dogs can kill in an instance if they are triggered.
The horse world is even worse. Little kids “riding” 1000 pound animals that they have no chance of controlling if something happens.
the right moment..the right situation....a dog can just do a quick little bite and can really hurt someone, especially small children...
I cringe when I see people letting their huge dogs frolic with babies....
BE CAREFUL ALWAYS WITH YOUR CHILDREN...ANTICIPATE WHAT COULD HAPPEN...