UPDATE
September 11, 2009
The condition of the three year old victim has been upgraded to stable. The child’s injures are non-life threatening but there is severe tissue and structural damage to her face and head.
The child’s aunt received bites to her arms as she was separating the dog from the child. Animal Control officers took possession of the pit bull involved, and several other dogs at the home were left with the homeowner.
The incident remains under investigation and when completed will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.
The outcome and future of the animal will be dependent upon Animal Control.
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Original Press Release
September 10, 2009
Dog Attack
On 09/10/09 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene of a dog bite in the 23500 Blk. of Sweetgum, in New Caney, Texas.
When deputies and EMS arrived around 1337 hours a 3 year old female child was found to be the victim of a dog bite and had injuries to her face and head. The child was taken by Air Ambulance to Hermann Hospital in Houston.
A 27 year old female was also injured and was taken by ambulance to Kingwood Hospital with injuries to her arms and is the aunt of the 3 year old victim
Deputies learned that the aunt was feeding several dogs in the backyard with the 3 year old watching. The 3 year old approached one dog and was bitten several times. The aunt separated the dog from the child and began administering first aid and called 911.
The aunt is receiving treatment at Kingwood Hospital and the child is listed in critical condition at Hermann Hospital.
There is no history with the Sheriff’s Office or Montgomery County Animal Control at this address in reference to animals or dog bites.
Detective Michael Landrum
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Major Crimes Unit
What breed of dog was it? I know if it was a pit bull it would have been in the title.
Hiya No Name
I believe the press release above mentions it was a pit bull.