Family Pit bull kills 7-year-old boy at his home
We have another dog attack in the news. The latest victim was a 7-year-old boy in Minneapolis, who was killed by one of his family's pit bulls today at his home. The boy was attacked in the basement of his home in the 3500 block of Humboldt Avenue N., where the dog was often kept chained. The boys father tried to save him, but unfortunately, could not, he shot killed the dog while trying to help his son. He sustained several bites himself during the ordeal.
Minnesota Rep. John Lesch touched off debate with his vow to try to outlaw in Minnesota five breeds of dogs, including pit bulls.
I can't stress enough how important it is for people to be careful around dogs known for vicious behavior. You can't be too safe when you have children. Please take every precaution in your home with things such as muzzles or cages so that the dogs can't harm the children.
Click here to read more from Star Tribune on the Pit Bull Attack in Minneapolis.
My 6 yr old was attacked by a great dane and was almost killed. She was on her first sleep over at a friends. She has had two plastic surgeries and will have a scar on her face for life but I am thankful everyday that she is alive.