ALL RIGHT!!!  I'm so glad the cute puppy has a chance of having a good life.  Now, what about the mother of this poor, innocent baby?  Surely they are still investigating.  She should have heard the baby's cries before the puppy was able to do any harm.

Fantastic!

Oh good.  Puppy problem solved.  Now can we please focus on the child?  

Wonder if people will be as passionate about the child.  He needs a voice, too.

Damn the dog!  true it's a sad case however for those of you so happy about this puppy being saved think about it folks this pup who will grow up to be a dog who has had a tatse of human flesh, and I know from experience onces an animal acquires a taste for a particular food or thing,  it wants nothing else.  You are creating a situation of disaster.

Dear Lord please keep your angels around this baby who is truly the victim in this situation and please help others to understand you made man in your own image not animals.  I guess years from now some idiot would want to reunite the dog with the victim..............victimizing the kid again.  It's so sad to think that the( human )child will grow up to know that our sick soceity let this animal live after such a horrifc event.

Where was the baby sleeping in the floor or did they put the puppy in the crib with the baby.  Or does the baby have a crib, or does the baby sleep in an area where the puppy could get to him.

This is such good news. The puppy never deserved to die. With no evidence things just didn't add up. I am so glad MAS made this decision.

Questions????

Was it determined that the puppy/dog was responsible for the baby's injury?
Are the private parts repairable?
Why is this puppy allowed to maintain its' life from any consequence, but child will have permanent damage?  
Will the puppy remember the attack and later in life repeat in a more damaging way?

UPDATE!!!!!!!  on the entire story, please!

I like animals like others do.  Maybe it's just me, but why isn't the focus on the baby?  It's obvious that someone in the home flat out lied! There is NO WAY on this earth that an infant wouldn't scream profusely during an attack.  And a mother, no matter HOW hard she sleeps, would have heard it.  I'm just stating the obvious or what others may be fearful of saying. This is just more proof of how we devalue human life these days.  How bogus!  Somebody needs to stand up for this baby. What quality of life will the baby have now?  Who is coming forward to take care of the infant since obviously there was a gross error of judgment in the home???

It is sad that there is so much focus on the dog and not the child in question?  WoW!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow this story makes it seems, animals are treated and more cared for than blacks, and in this case, a dog is more precious and more life deserving than a young african american baby, sort of backwards isnt it,

I just read the news. I never thought it was the puppy. After reading no blood on him when he arrived at mas, that sinched it. He would have had blood on him. We will probably never now what happened to the baby but oviously he was left alone.  Other sweet dogs and cats are waiting. Thi sis one saved from death at the shelter, now lets work on getting others adopted out.

coreyology said:
wow this story makes it seems, animals are treated and more cared for than blacks, and in this case, a dog is more precious and more life deserving than a young african american baby, sort of backwards isnt it,


depends on your point of view

Im going to the scriptures on this to prove, that Christ cares about the human being more than the animal

Matthew 10:31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

So im pretty sure, that humans are more of value than any animal on the earth, but it is so sad for people to care more the welfare of a dog who doesn’t have the ability to be an asset to society than a child who has a chance of doing something with itself when he gets older,.

Notice that scripture there said nothing about "ye" being black, white, yellow or orange.

As for questions:
Questions????

Was it determined that the puppy/dog was responsible for the baby's injury?  *Yes
Are the private parts repairable?  *Not sure.  Family is not releasing any information about the child.
Why is this puppy allowed to maintain its' life from any consequence, but child will have permanent damage?  *Police are likely blaming the lack of parenting more than an eight-week old puppy.
Will the puppy remember the attack and later in life repeat in a more damaging way? *There is no evidence that this will occur.  

I THINK THIS IS GREAT FOR THE PUPPY...AFTER ALL, I SAY THE MOTHER IS AT FAULT FOR THIS WHOLE THING....I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS....YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR YOUR BABY SCREAMING IF SOMETHING LIKE THIS IS GOING ON...SO I SAY THE BABY AND THE PUPPY ARE BETTER OFF AWAY FROM HER...

What has this world come to??? I have two dogs myself, one a 6 month old lab and the other 1 year old dachshund. Now let me tell you i love my two dogs a lot, but if any one of them hurt my child  or attacks any other children i would have them put down. It does not matter the age of the dog or breed. Human life is far more valuable that an animal. I think this puppy should be treated the same way an adult dog would be treated. As for the parent you are ultimately responsible for your child, and i think that parent needs to step up and take responsibility. How could you not hear a child screaming from such an attack???? We all know that child had to have been screaming. My son falls off his bike and screams his head off,  so a puppy gnawing on this child's genitals...COME ON. Who is she trying to fool.  

I am glad to see that MAS has come to it's senses with this case.  This puppy is very young, and, as such is likely to chew and bite things, not out of aggression, but out of a desire to learn about it's surroundings.  Human babies do the same thing.  To think of killing the puppy because a mother is irresponsible enough to leave the puppy with her baby (in the crib together), knowing full well that any puppy's instinct will be to bite or chew, is absolutely ludicrous.  

Many kudos to the folks who called and called and called MAS to get to this compromise.  Unfortunately, I am not able to adopt another dog (the two I have don't want me bringing any more home), but I hope that everyone who goes to try to adopt this puppy will come home with a new family member.  I know, only one of you will get little Rocky, but I hope the rest of you consider adopting one of the many other animals at the shelter that need homes, who are equally deserving of your love.

Now let's see the mother face child neglect charges.

Frank i agree whole heartedly  with you on this but let's face it these PETA nuts who gave that $10,00-$20,000 donation won the fredom of this boo-boo nut biter.

Just clap for your Mayor he really look out for citizens in his community.

Way to go Herenton you expensive suited charlatan.  Just like a bad magician the only thing disappearing in the city is it faith.

This will not be the end of this story this will be revisited in time  the dog name may change but the innocent child will remain the same.


A friend joined me for the walk. My son Jacques adamantly decided not to join on that occasion, which in retrospect was a wise choice.

It was a magnificent Cape winter day. So peaceful, not a breath of wind, with the sun shining brightly and the temperature perfect.

Whilst walking home in the area of the old Clifton Hotel a young lady approached me and remarked on what a beautiful dog I had. The dog growled at her which was not his usual behaviour and she walked on.

It could have only been a few minutes later that the dog turned on me.

What this story really says...
They let Baby Cujo free (will be adopted! Oh boy! Joy!), the mother is still free(Why?), the father was never around (it's alright the father is never around anyway) and the poor child...

Will anyone be held responsible for this?

unfortunately not......

I "Spoke Up Memphis" earlier about the puppy when it was supposed to be put down, but now, I am focusing on the mother. A worker at Le Bonheur described the mutilation and said that it was a clean cut. The "area" did not look bit or nibbled like a puppy would do. Instead, the  "area" appeared to be cut with a knife. Also, the mother did not show any emotion or hurry when she showed the baby to the Le Bonheur nurses. She also fell asleep in the waiting room!!! I strongly believe that the police should investigate  on the mother. Thank You.

It has been said, there was no blood on the puppy when he was brought to mas. If he had chewed on the baby he would have had blood on him. The police were not on the scene so all they know is what the mother told. I hope this baby is not returned to the mother.

THIS DOG ATE ME BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO DOES THE DOG GET SPAYED AND NEUTERED NOW?

This was a very tradgic event. You have to ask yourself if there is so much evidence against the dog, why is it up for adoption? Also think about it, puppies can hardly chew raw meat. It would have taken forever to cause so much damage and even a child would have screamed bloody murder. But no one notice anything. Where was the people who were supposed to be looking after the child in the first place? Would they not be as quilty as the little animal you are so quick to condemn? Please get a grip. For the religious bible thumping freaks, before you judge even an animal, you better read the the bible a little better.  I think it states, "judge ye not least ye be judged." Remember, this is your God's words. We all hope this child gets well and has good life with no more abuse. Everyone hopes he has a prosperous life. In fact, chances are he'll have better life than that damn dog you idiots are so quick to want to destroy when you don't know any more than I do who or what did this horrible thing. So pray to your God, and maybe he'll provide a miracle ansnwer and if not try sticking your head in the sand and  hide from the world so you will not realize you could have made a mistake in judgement when you so quickly condemned the little dog.

THEM BALLS WERE TASTY TOO!

Actually African American, I sent an email off to PETA and they responded in agreement with you about putting the puppy down, so make sure you get your facts straight before you alienate allies.  Also, I'm not sure what Herenton had to do with this (I don't remember seeing or hearing his name in connection with any of this.

To 5 MONTH OLD BABY:
Yes, that is part of the typical adoption process for MAS.  All of their animals that are adopted out are fixed, so in essence, the puppy will be punished in kind.

Not true, as a ex emergency room nurse I have seen many children admitted from dog and puppy bites.  Puppies have sharp needle like teeth, these teeth can make clean bites like a razor blade.  And large dogs front teeth with a quick snap are just like sharp scissors.

Any ER person dealing with dog bites can tell you that. The human mouth can be just as efficient.  the front teeth bitting off a finger as if a knife.  

Not taking anything from the mother we don't know how long she was up, or out in the street each person deal with stress differently, I am a quiet angry.  Yet I believe the mother is sorry as the day is long. She made horrible choices, now this child must grow up with this agony.

Lastly I have seen dogs that killed a neighbors pet rabbits tore them apart no blood what so ever, why the owner of the dogs cleaned them up trying to shift the blame.

We may never know what truly happen with all concerned parties, but when people put the life of a dog over a child, then humanity as a society is lost.


You should ask the Mayor and city council what they are going to do with their new found wealth $10- $25,000 can buy a lot beer and barbeque ribs on Beal Street.

WHERE IS THE ANIMAL SHELTER? I DIDN'T KNOW MEMPHIS HAD ONE. 4 MORE YEARS.

I don't think anyone on here is saying that the life of this dog is more important than the life of the child.  Personally I think the baby should go to child protective services and the mother (and father, assuming he's not some deadbeat who skipped out on his fatherly duties) should be thrown in jail for their blatant desregard for the well-being of this defenseless infant.  However, a puppy acting on normal instincts (which any intelligent person would be aware of), should not bear the blame for this incident.  Any parent/animal owner who is stupid enough to leave their pet with their child unattended is blantantly putting their child at risk, whether that pet is a hamster, a dog, or a bear (not that I think anyone should own a bear, I'm just making a point).  That's all we're arguing.  My prayers are definitely with that child right now, and I can only hope that someone steps in and removes that baby from that situation before something else can happen to him.

This story is just to hard to swallow. The mother needs to be charge for neglect not feeding the puppy and neglect for her child having to lay in a soiled diaper all night.  I can't believe this pup did this. I'm glad the decision was made for the pup to be adopted by another family that will take care of it and give the love he deserves. I pray the child will recover quickly from this and perhaps the child needs to go to a family that would take care and give the love he deserves.

Pit Bull

The people that was against the dog being put down was trying to give a rather sizable donation to prevent this from happening are you reading anything that I printed.

This donation was between $10- and $25,000 dollars.... And when anything can be dismissed you do it methodically piece by piece.

This is what happen in this case.  

Also about two months ago a animal shelter was broken into the dogs set free and was burned down to the ground in Florida.  Peta disavow any involvement even after they picketed organization against any animal being killed the day before.

Includeding California when the Two dogs of Marjorie Knoller, killed the lady in San Francisco.  When they where going to be put down Peta was trying to stop that from happening.  It went as far as them trying to break the dogs out the night before they were put down.

I will go as far as too say this group is more dangerous as any street gang with their ECO- Terrorism.  They have caused millions of dollars of damages threw out the U.S.

I have a friend name Eric a self made millionaire, was ophan at a young age due to the murder of his parents, was put in protective custody, and while living in a foster home.  The foster mother burned some beans and try to force him to eat them.

When he refused the Fat heifer sat on him and took a coat hanger heated it up with a lighter and burned her name in his back as punishment.

Who knows the child could be worst off.

Life is about choices.

Besides time can only tell,
                                    Just give it time



The Dog Bite Victim Log

News and opinion about dog bites, by Attorney Kenneth Phillips, the author of Dog Bite Law



There is a very good reason for focusing on these two breeds: in recent years, they have usually been the number one and number two canine killers of humans.

(, These breeds are  most likely to kill.)

Besides time can only tell,
                                    Just give it time

The Dog Bite Victim Log

News and opinion about dog bites, by Attorney Kenneth Phillips, the author of Dog Bite Law



There have been many news reports about deaths caused by dogs in the USA. The attention given to the homicides has put the spotlight on pit bulls and Rottweilers.

There is a very good reason for focusing on these two breeds: in recent years, they have usually been the number one and number

two canine killers of humans. (, These breeds are  most likely to kill.)

I think that the mother should be investigated,  agreeing with kaite and faith something is not measuring up.  Because online the pic of the puppy is a puppy and on the news it was a big dog.  I think child services should come and get the baby.

I agree, I do feel that the mother should be investigated. But what I still don't understand is, how the dog had access to a sleeping baby? where was the mother? why isn't she on trial? and how were they able to prove that the dog did do it? did they take an x-ray of the dog's stomach? or did they just take the mother's word for it?........All of this still seems a little fishy to me......but even so, I'm glad that the dog will be able to be adopted. You can't punish a dog for being a dog. He didn't know that what he was doing was wrong. Now that he's gonna go to obedience school, I'm sure he'll make a great pet to some lucky person

One of my prayers, as many like me has been answered.
Our other prayer, still unanswered, the well being of the infant. This will be a long recovery, painful physically & physiologically. To know if the infant was actually harmed by a human kind, like this bloger said. If this article holds any truth at all, those evolved need to be prosecuted. To the Fullest. But perhaps the public won't ever know, as if this was an under aged guardian, her file is confidential. Let us also Pray to Our Creator for the peace and harmony for HUMAN KIND<

I "Spoke Up Memphis" earlier about the puppy when it was supposed to be put down, but now, I am focusing on the mother. A worker at Le Bonheur described the mutilation and said that it was a clean cut. The "area" did not look bit or nibbled like a puppy would do. Instead, the  "area" appeared to be cut with a knife. Also, the mother did not show any emotion or hurry when she showed the baby to the Le Bonheur nurses. She also fell asleep in the waiting room!!! I strongly believe that the police should investigate  on the mother. Thank You.

First of all how could the mother not have heard the baby screaming, when she said it happened sometime in the night, she has no idea. Our puppies couldnt jump on the couch as low as it is, much less get into a crib that is a bunch of bull. I own a Pit and a Lab both are harmless and never have bitten my daughter or my family. So I was very happy to hear that the puppy is getting adopted out and I do hope that baby is fine, although for the mother I think they should investigate this thoroughly. Maybe the mother did cut the baby with a knife its sad but some people want news attention. Heaven help that mother if that is what she did. As far as the comment on Pits it is all in the way you train them, they are given a bad name because people train them to fight to be mean, and in that case they should be arrested and fined. If you go to google pit bulls you will see very sad things that people have done to pits you will be in tears. You can train any dog to attack.

Karl
Are you out there?

My son has a pit. The biggest PUPPY you would ever know. No signs of any type of aggression.

A puppy to a dog picks up on what the owner, trainer expects of him.

my point exactly "santuary". I won't say all...but MOST dogs do what they have been trained to do. The thought of putting down a 9 week old untrained puppy is ludacris. Now maybe if the dog had been trained and he suddenly snapped....then that's a different story. But we're dealing with a puppy here.

Well I am going to be at MAS today and put my name in the HAT

As I said before you guys read what you want,  What I had typed are pure and simple facts,

Here is another story for you....

Bull-baiting is a blood sport involving the baiting of bulls.

In the time of Queen Anne of Great Britain, it was performed in London at Hockley-in-the-Hole, twice a week, and was reasonably common in the provincial towns. At Stamford and at Tutbury, a bull was annually hunted through the streets.

The bull was usually placed in a specially constructed ring for the purpose, and tied to an iron stake so that it could move in an area of about 30 feet. The object of the sport was for the dogs to immobilise the bull.

Before the event started, the bull's nose was usually blown full of pepper to enrage the animal before the baiting. The bull was often placed in a hole in the ground. A variant of bull-baiting was "pinning the bull", where specially-trained dogs would be set upon the bull one at a time, a successful attack resulting in the dog fastening his teeth strongly in the bull's snout. Old English Bulldogs were used to bait bulls, in those times in those the dog was cross bred to the pit bull we know today.  What owner to make the dog more aggressive the dog was given bulls blood instead of water.  Later it was given slaves blood, after the blood hound found the slaves.

Sometimes after that the dog was given a none biting dog blood and eventually the dog and was fed dead slaves.

A Bill for the suppression of the practice was introduced into the British House of Commons in 1802, but was defeated by 13 votes, and it was not till the year 1835 that it was finally put down by Act of Parliament, called the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835, which forbade the keeping of any house, pit, or other place for baiting or fighting any bull, bear, dog, or other animal.

this is about GENETICS.......... ge·net·ics ,  

And time, give this dog time we will hear about this dog under a different name SAME DOG.


The most horrifying example of the lack of breed predictability is the October 2000 death of a 6-week-old baby, which was killed by her family's Pomeranian dog.

The average weight of a Pomeranian is about 4 pounds, and they are not thought of as a dangerous breed.

Note, however, that they were bred to be watchdogs! The baby's uncle left the infant and the dog on a bed while the uncle prepared her bottle in the kitchen. Upon his return, the dog was mauling the baby, who died shortly afterwards. ("Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog," Los Angeles Times, Monday, October 9, 2000, Home Edition, Metro Section, Page B-5.)

African American

What about your babies. What about the infant.
Animals like children are neglected and mistreated cruelly all throughout the world.
Do you want to become a news editor?

What do you do for a living to allow you to be in this blog so much? Not to mention the time you are spending on the web to download all these sites?

I work for myself, I am a professional trainer for NFL players.  I set my own hours unless my presence is needed.

I am currently in Florida, so I am busy if you need a meal plan and have the money.
Am available.  Outside of that......



The question is why aren't you at work.

My child attends private school, a black belt in judo where she is currently on punishment from attending class for breaking a boys nose...

She had already got him to leave her alone, she just choked and punched him repeatedly for cursing her.  Touching her is one thing but words are meaningless unless you make personal threats.

Bartlettman
are you going to be there to adopt?

The stupid mother should be held responsible. And not allowed to have more kids. I really think it would save the government money to go around to ALL schools and give the girls the birth control shot. It lasts for months. And that would keep these dumb bitches from having unwanted kids. And when I say "unwanted" I mean "the mother is unable to care for them" and I'm sure they don't know who the baby daddy is, and "unwanted" by the rest of society because they will turn into nothing but a burden for the rest of us to deal with.

Wish I could, 3 dogs already, 2 cats, and I feed all the strays in the neighborhood

Just cause a puppy bite a human, does not mean that it will "have a taste for human flesh" as it grows up.  The "old wives tales" flying around are so ludicris.  And yes, there are several reports out about which kinds of dogs bite most, and they usually list the larger breeds;  however, working in a veterinary clinic I can tell you from personal experience that the worst biters of all are cocker spaniels.  The demonstrate no warning, attach for usually no reason, and do plenty of damage.  At least the bigger dogs, even though they get a bad rap, usually try to warn you first.  Now back to this puppy, it's a mixed breed, that speaks well for the pup because they usually have the best temperment and are usually pretty smart dogs.  The pure breeds seem to have more problems in these areas, so, lets be fair to this little pup, give it a good home where it can be loved, because it's obvious that who had it before didn't.  Did anyone notice on the news the way it's hind leg knuckled under and dragged.  It's been injured and obviously not had the repairs needed to help it regain it's legs full use.  Be glad for the pup, and now lets pray that this little child, (and I don't give a damn what color he is), can heal and be well cared for and also find a loving and nurturing home.  

m,  god bless you and may the lord have mercy on your rotten soul.

Be Blessed cause I am!  (  :

I saw the news report about the draw today.  MAs smade fair requirements and did the right thing.  I know the ones wanting to  adopt the puppy really want to take care of him and I think thats what the puppy deserves. I hope they keep the story about the baby in the news. I for one would like to know what's going on with the baby and the mother. Is the baby going to be sent back to the mother.

I've read all of the blogs here and I think a lot of you are sick! You care more about animals than humans. This was a vicious act from a dog! Therefore, this dog or whatever you would like to call him should be dead now. He doesn't deserve to live. The mother should be held responsible for this, but the dog shouldn't get off scott
free to go and live a better life. What are you people thinking??? Would there be different views about this situation if it were a white child who's genitals were mutilated? It's sad to say or think but that's what it always comes down to.

*Now whomever takes this dog home...better not have any small kids.

I am really sorry Jackie O,

But it seems as though you think that the PUPPY is to blame here. All I am saying is that the MOTHER should be held responsible. If you have a baby, and a puppy, maybe you should not leave them alone. Ever. Especially out of sight and earshot. I feel bad for the baby and want him to be ok and in a safe responsible home. But this is not the puppy's fault at all. And you say "damn the dog" how about "damn the mother" Hopefully the child will grow up not mad at society for letting the dog live as you say (society certainly doesn't need any more anger); but hopefully he will have learned to be a better parent than his own, who let this happen to begin with.

Also- Saying the animal has tasted flesh or whatever; perfectly normal, well-behaved dogs have bitten a person and not turned into man-eaters. My friend's dog bit the mailman and has not bitten anyone since then.

Lastly- I AM BLESSED. But I happen to not believe in a god. And I don't believe in Santa or the Tooth Fairy either.

What's up with everyone getting uoset with the puppy. If it was only eight or nine WEEKS old when it bit the child, then its teeth weren't even sharp enough to get through his diaper. I also think it's strange that the mother didn't hear the child's scream.Even I could have heard that in another room. THAT JUST AIN'T RIGHT!!!

I also feel for the child, but I think think the mother has swomething to do with this. I'm just saying.

I know for a fact it wasn't the the puppy. I am a christian, but this is ridiculus. How could a nine week old puppy chew though a diaper!!? I'm only thirteen this proves that you adults are too stuck on stupid (S.O.S) to notice that.

That baby was not attacked by that puppy.  Someone I know works at the apartment complex that this child lives at and it was done by a babysitter.  The "bites" were actually knife cuts.  All of you that were so quick to believe that an innocent 9 week old puppy could do that much damage to an infant and the mother not hear him need to wake up.   The mother didn't hear anything because she wasn't there!  This baby is the one that needs to be removed from the home and the mother and babysitter fully investigated and punished.

Where is the animal shelter anyway i didn't know we had one? 4 MORE YEARS!!! 4 MORE YEARS!!!!

all that fuss over this little dog and only 4 people showed up? MEMPHIS SUCKS....I'm going back to Idaho.

People need to actually read the article before they comment. The baby was left on the floor, the dog was not put into the crib. And to the supposed ex-nurse who said a puppies teeth are sharp enough to make a clean knife like cut. Yeah, right. Google dog bite pictures and tell me if you see anywhere any dog that left a clean knife like cut. People cared about what happened to the puppy because it's obvious the puppy did not attack this child. Why would any of you think just because someone is caring of the puppy's plight that we don't care about the baby? Can't we care about both?  The baby is getting treatment, hopefully LE is investigating this crime properly and the mother will be charged and prosecuted. But the puppy was going to be put down immediately and needed to have immediate action taken. Funny how no matter what the topic is someone wants to turn it into a race deal.

MAS, you wanna go back to Idaho? Miss your redneck buddies do ya?  

First,
Just because you care about the welfare of animals doesn't mean  you don't care about the welfare of humans. One isn't exclusive of the other. The story was ABOUT the puppy. That's why comments are ABOUT the puppy.

Second, Does it matter if this child is white or black? He is innocent and was hurt. My guess is that it was an accident. Guess what? Accidents still happen. Every now and then a baby drowns in a pool, a puppy bites what it shouldn't and a child burns his/her hand on an iron. Sometimes things turn out tragically. It wasn't the puppy's fault. If it was anyone's fault it was the parents. But you know what, just because an accident is your fault doesn't mean you deserve to be charged with something or go to jail. Good grief.
Give her a break. Does anyone think she honestly intended for her son to get hurt? Do you think this then-8-week-old puppy was aggressively attacking the child, or could it have been, just acting like a puppy and chewing on whatever smelled or tasted good and would fit in its mouth?

That's why most people who adopt animals to people, don't adopt puppies to people with small children. Puppies are teething. They like to chew. They don't know what they are doing. My guess is it just recently opened its eyes and left a litter. It's now supposed to have a full understanding of its role in society?

The puppy doesn't deserve to be executed anymore than the mother deserves to go to jail. The police said it was an accident. As much as some of you want someone to blame or something to hurt in retaliation, sometimes things are what they seem - a mistake. The baby will pay the price for this mistake. But how many of you can honestly say that you never looked away and your baby fell down or put something in its mouth that it wasn't supposed to?

My bet is the pup will grow up to be a great pet if this lady socializes it and treats it right. I hope there can be something done to help the baby. He will have a hard struggle ahead and he and his mom need our prayers, not our condemnation. And the pup needs our prayers too that he will grow up to be a good dog and his owner will love him.
 

Who gives a crap about the puppy, human life comes first and there is no animal above human life.

Only These PETA nuts view animal life above a human.  Hell mostly all Peta people are against police dogs, tracking dogs, and search and rescue dogs. Calling it cruel treatment to have animals doing this type of work.  

Besides time can only tell,
                                   

The Dog Bite Victim Log

News and opinion about dog bites, by Attorney Kenneth Phillips, the author of Dog Bite Law



There have been many news reports about deaths caused by dogs in the USA. The attention given to the homicides has put the spotlight on pit bulls and Rottweilers.

There is a very good reason for focusing on these two breeds: in recent years, they have usually been the number one and number

two canine killers of humans. (, These breeds are  most likely to kill.)

If this dog didn''t exhibit agressive behavior while being observed by the animal shelter as reported, then its fairly clear this dog didn't attack this child. Its just doesn't make sense it would mutilate a child's genitals then show no other agressive behavior.  Its time to get a grip and realize someone else is responsible for this horrific act...I suggest looking at mom...Its rediculous people can't see the obvious.

I have a dog a mini schnauzer that have never shown any aggression toward any thing till tonight.  While at a Halloween party the dog just flipped out, no one could figure it out.  Only after I got it out side the dog calmed down.   We thought he would be okay, so rejoining the party he started to go crazy again he didn't bite anyone but, we couldn't figure it out.
So I looked back inside and thought of the one thing that could be causing him to
act out.
The only thing I seen that is not normal in my house, was a lighted candle.  So I went inside blew out a candle and relighted it outside, the dog went absolutely nuts.

I now know the dog hate a lighted candle, we blew out the candles and the dog was fine from that point on.  So now I must work with him to get over this also realizing to to never put the animal in that situation again.  If it had bit anyone, especially  any child at the candy give away.  

There is not a question in my mind I would have had him put down.  NO Animal should harm a child period, nor given a chance too live if a child is harmed severely.  
by negligence or not.


The dog is a rescue dog, but being vigilant save his life and me the pain of making that choice.

You people compare animals to humans, by there very nature a dog can not paint, write a symphony, nor drive a car.  A human being can rationalize, and some cases have a conscience. Man knows right from wrong and have the ability of choice.  A dog will do only what comes natural.  Man can start a war, yet the war for dominance continues  in a dog no matter what.

I look at it like this once the switch is flipped who will be there to turn it off.

Hell it won't be PETA they believe even if a dog kill someone it didn't do anything wrong. You try telling that to a family, with a straight face that looses a child.  After a dog attacks and kill them.

Victims: Dog Attack Was Unprovoked
Kansas City Channel.com - Kansas City,MO,USA - A late afternoon jog turned into a battle of life and death for a Jackson County couple on Monday. The husband had to choke to death a 200-pound mastiff after it mauled his wife and then went after him.

Rottweilers and pit bulls account for more than half of all canine homicides in recent years. This was the 21st canine homicide in the USA during 2007. It is only the fifth in a strict liability state.

"If there's any parents out there that's got these dogs and got children, get rid of them.

Kressie Warren's 6-year-old son Scott (pictured, left) died Friday after the family's pit bull attacked him as he played with his 13-year-old sister.

Warren said the dog has never been aggressive and the attack came without warning.

"He loved them kids, and I just didn't see it coming," Warren said. "I always said it wouldn't happen to me.

But if there's any parents out there that's got these dogs and got children, get rid of them."  

This was a beautiful child if only you could see his innocent blue eyes and smile maybe you wouldn't think this way about this dog.

I don't think the dog actually did this or at least on its own.....there is probably more to this story than is being told by the parent...I hope it is investigated as much as it can be.

I can't understand how the staff decided to adopt a dog that is suspected of a bite, that is against the ordinance the shelter CLAIM it enforce. I believe if they allowed this animal to be adopted with these allegations, I don't understand why they euthanize (ALL) pitbulls regardless of the age includingthe ones that range in age from birth. Those innocent puppies haven't had a chance to become aggressive, the management would not even allow myself a trained professional in the Animal Care/control field to adopt a 8 week old pitbull puppy that hadn't harmed anyone.The entire city should come together an demand the same special treatment

Alice, I agree but my two above posts are my exact sentiments.  

Let's not put the cart before the horse something is definitely awry in this situation. I  also feel an investigation should be requested of the parents.Judge not so that you may not be judged.

Warren said the dog has never been aggressive and the attack came without warning.

I find your screen name rather ignorant and offensive "gal".  Yet would you like to tell Kressie Warren family that.

Hell it won't be PETA they believe even if a dog kill someone it didn't do anything wrong. You try telling that to a family, with a straight face that looses a child.  After a dog attacks and kill them.

i really think that the dog should have been put to sleep because he ate the baby's genitals. Also i dont think the puppy should not be put to sleep becaues it was just born 10 weeks ago. i also think that the mother did that on purpose to the littel baby, but what do i know....     "I REALLY THINK THE MOTHER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PUPPY AND SHE SHOULD BE SENT TO JAIL."

I am very glad she was able to be saved...especially since SHE WAS INNOCENT.  Some of you have beat the "Evil Dog" thing to death...first, she was a puppy NOT a dog and there IS a giant difference...second, she did NOT do it, that baby was left on the FLOOR for an extended period of time with NO ONE even in the appartment.
I have seen alot saying ...'what about the baby?'... he is in the care of one of the best hospitals in the United States and under very close watch of Child Protective Services.  Any reports I found say he is also being cared for by his Grandmother, and mother has NOT be mentioned....so maybe mom is finally telling the truth.
Something really bad happened in that apartment and I am hoping that the truth is finally coming out...the puppy didn't do it and it was VERY IMPORTANT that what really happened does come out so it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.
The story has change so many time over the last month...Killing an innocent puppy so that the true attacker was able to go free and do it AGAIN would have been so wrong.
I am glad that this has been settled and now the focus can go back on the innocent baby boy.

I would have wanted to adopt the puppy. I have a nice fenced in yard and I love dogs. But I only heard of the raffle to adopt the dog about 4 hours before the drawing. I'm sure this is the same for others in Memphis. I work from 9-5, so I couldn't make it out there. Why on earth was the drawing not on a Saturday, and with more advance notice? Not many people I know can just up and leave work with such short notice! If it was this Saturday, or even anytime after 5, I'm sure there would hav been a better turn out.

Ok now everyone doesnt need to attack each other with hateful words, the main thing is this child was left unattended and lord knows that it probably wasnt the first time that this baby was left alone, I think whomever lives there and the babysitter needs to be fully investigated. The dog is only a baby itself that ended up in a home were it's obvious there is not responsibility or good parenting so he probably wasnt trained or will be getting any training. Just like a child needs guidance so does the puppy, I am glad she was adopted and now has a responsible owner, now the baby needs to be placed with a responsible family member and the mother learn some parenting and prove that she can be a better mother no matter what the circumstances are that child deserves a better life then growing up with no morals or respect and that is what is going to happen unless the police and DHS step in now while the baby is still a baby. What is happening to this city every one always caring a chip on thier shoulders ready to fight, lighten up everyone life is too short to constantly be hating on one another. Where's the peace where is the love ya'll??? We all need to stick together and have a peaceful city for our kids to grow up in.

This case is so disappointing for everyone involved. On one side you have a mother that is obviously not attentive enough to their child. She should of had a more watchful eye on her child and should of heard her child crying (or rather screaming) for help. Why was the child not in a crib so that the dog could not get to her child? Was the dog sleeping with the child? This is another case of a parent not being mature enough to have a child. On the other hand you have a community that is so enthralled with this puppy this child seems to have been forgotten... Has everyone forgotten that this puppy has now tasted  blood and will now be be prone to want more. This is just a sad case!!!

rebel

I wonder if you would still say that if the child eyes was blue instead of brown.

There is nothing more important than a child, and no animal is above a child life at any   given time.  Children are our future and that is more important.

As a retired vet I have reserved my right to say anything, but there are facts that makes all of you correct.  The young man that used stats on animal behavior is correct

Being attacked by animal rights groups and so on is frighting even saying that these fighting breeds do harm small children not as much as smaller breeds.  I feel Memphis has failed to keep it's community as a whole from these types of dogs and people.

And using the word EXECUTION instead of EUTHANIZE, was a way some animal right person that felt the animal did no wrong to gain sympathy.

I think it is a good thing this dog is going to be adopted.  I think it is sad that sparing the life of only one dog is being brought up and only after an innocent child was harmed.  I think the main reason this dog was spared is that the story just doesn't add up.  

If Memphis kids aren't being left on a day care van, they still have to worry about being harmed by dogs.  And then once they get into the Memphis City School system, they have to worry about getting shot in class.  Or stabbed.  At least they have several various gangs to consider joining.

But have you guys seen the Forum?!?!  Its great!

I'm glad the pup did'nt get put down. I guess people really don't realize that dogs are wild animals, not people. And EVERY dog should be supervised around children! I hope the parents get some kind of punishment because they are to blame! Poor child, my heart really goes out to this baby!!! And Jackie-O don't know what she is talking about, that pup will be a great pet for someone!!!

Retirement have brought me a greater joy being able to spend more time with my grandchildren.  As being a Veterinarian by profession there is something to be said of this animal.

We will hear from  this animal again, for the most part any aggression shown toward children in any capacity once will recur again.  There is little logic in most of the comments that I have read.  Sound judgment should be based on available facts and statistics not emotion.

The average youth here would probably would marry a man that has good looks than being a good provider common sense say that dictates this animal should have been put down.

Granny62, if you are a retired veterinarian, it's good for dogs that  you did retire. You don't know there was any aggression.  You can't compare puppy chewing to aggressive dog attacks. Many vets have been discussing this case and most say,  not likely and impossible if the mother had been with her baby. There was no responsiblility in this case for the puppy or the baby. Child neglect should be what everyone is upset about not a puppy.

Ms. Alisha that is why I reserved the right to comment.  Let's just say a carpenter is an expert with wood.
And a mechanic is an expert in mechanical engineering, how is it that you have the audacity tell me how to conduct my life or professional opinion.

I gave up my practice due too declining health and constant death threats from PETA,
for not being involved in placing racing greyhounds.  That is not my job.  When a individual take on the responsibility to help animals you do what you can.  You go beyond your personal emotions and give the best care that you can provide.

Your ideals are as about as useful to me as full emesis  basin.   You read something somewhere and now you are an certified expert.
Tell me missy how many dogs have you saved.  How many puppies have you help deliver, or do you know what ovariohysterectomy entails.

When you have a degree in something other than mopping or working in McDonald's  I will solicit your professional opinion.  Till that day come get a real life...

THERE IS A LOT TO BE SAID OF THE ATTACK ON THIS BABY FROM FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CHOSE NOT TO LISTEN MANY OF US HERE IS THER VERDICT ON THE PUPPY.

Forensic specialist says the injuries were obviously caused by animals and he knew this within seconds of seeing pictures. He also says there is absolutely no evidence of sexual assault.

WHEN WILL YOU PEOPLE GET IT.

If some on this blog would be as worried about the mother getting the baby back as you are about a puppy getting adopted this world would be a better place for children. The mother left this baby alone. Get your priorites in order! 4 more neglect-abuse cases yesterday! One woman's boyfriend killed her 11 month old! Get mad about that! Parents who beat the he!! out of their kids until their dead or let some lowlife boyfriend do it need to be stopped. Think about the babies dying at the hands of their parents for geeeez sakes.

Each person have spoken on the love and safety of a child by not letting this happen again in any fashion.  At least some of has, and for my self I  am involved with kid safe
programs that help kids find a solution to problems before chose other alternatives.

What do you provide besides irrelative banter, that makes you bigger than you are.  Not only that I speak to NFL players to have a higher regard to the children.  So they don't fall through the cracks of drugs and violence.
For the most part people like you all ways have there mouth open with the only thing  useful coming out is cow manure.

To Pat,

How is Roxie doing???

are you a dog lover?

Sure am, own 3

The Pup is doing more than fine. She has been to the vet and all is well. She is playing and also learning to understand simple commands. What kind of pups do you have?

They are mixed breeds, sweet dogs, love me to death, big enough to scare people, gentle enough to play with babies

It's obvious that you want a response so I suggest that you go to Leerburg Kennels and videos

PREVENTING DOG BITES,

Ed's Answer to kids being bit by dog:

You have a serious situation here. For this to work you are going to have to make changes in the way you live with your dog. If you are prepared to do this then it will work. If not, well you had better have damn good insurance.

Here are the main points:

   1- Your dog has become a dominant dog. This happens with maturity at 10 to 24 months of age.

GO TO THIS WEB SITE IT HAS A VERY GOOD PICTURE OF THE AFTERMATH OF A DOG ATTACK ON A SMALL CHILD..

MAYBE VIEWING THESE PHOTOS WILL SHOW YOU HOW IGNORANT YOU SOUND.

LEERBURGS VIDEOS.

Jacksonville.com


Girl, 15, killed while trying to help dog

She was hit by a car while checking on the injured animal near her home.Carrie Bryant was driving her daughter home Thursday night from the 15-year-old's work at a horse stable when they suddenly heard a thud.
 

They pulled over on Blackrock Road, just a mile from their home in Yulee, to discover the van struck a dog.

Schaunelle Bryant - an owner of three dogs and two cats who aspired to be a veterinarian - kneeled in the middle of the road to care for the large mutt.

As her mom and 9-year-old brother looked on, Schaunelle was hit and killed by another vehicle.

OK PEOPLE..IT WAS A PUPPY..i DONT THINK IT KNEW WHAT IT WAS DOING....I AGREE THE CHILD IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN THE DOG..BUT THE DOG SHOULD LIVE..SOUNDS LIKE TO ME THE PARENTS OF THIS POOR CHILD SHOULD BE TAKEN TO JAIL!!!!

the puppy should have been put down,no animal is above a human.

GOOD .... it's an innocent animal!  As for the few morons who wish death on the little creature, I've always said ... anyone who could hurt or abuse an innocent animal is capable of absolutely ANYTHING.

I think the next issue should be to determine why was the baby in a place where the puppy could get to him/her?

I think all of this is the fault of the Mayor and the Fords. If they had not been in power for so long, this city would not be in such a state that these type of things would happen.

Blame this on willie boy (small letters for a small man) and jailbird ford

micheal d you are just mis-informed boob why don't you scroll up and read the statstics son that I previous, read the stats.

The problem is this town is so uneducated that it makes me sick.  It is plain to see that the mother is not very smart or she would have not put her child in an area where a puppy would do just what comes natural to a puppy.  I have raised dogs for years and they are just like small children and get into everything they are not supossed to be in.  I can' t believe the mother did not hear her child.  Puppies have sharp toenails alone to make a baby cry.  

Does anyone know if the puppy was actually adopted?

Stop worrying about a puppy that was put in the situation by a mother who was obviously busy doing something besides watching her baby. The puppy should not have been killed and I'm glad someone adopted him.  Let the stats fly on child neglect. So you watch the news african american? You could spend the rest of your life posting those  just in the city of memphis. This story should have been about who is watching or not watching the babies and children not  killing a puppy.

starsong the puppy was adopted by a lady in arkansas. she has been checked by a vet and animal behaviorist. both agree she has a very sweet disposition, no aggression. she has begun obedience training and is doing very well.

Thanks for the info on the puppy.

Now, for those of you who are concerned for the child, there is hope:  I grew up in one of the most most abusive homes possible - sexual, physical & emotional (mother, mother's lover, next door neighbor & a sibling).  While never physically mutilated, I suffered - and overcame - 18 years of almost daily assault to become a productive member of society (now in my 50's).  Children are extremely resilient.  Will the child survive?  Yes.  But it will take a lot of therapy and love to overcome such a horrific beginning.  Should the individual(s) responsible for this atrocity be held accountable - a resounding YES!  Prosecuted and punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Star, tell us more ;)

The puppy has the taste of blood - if it were older they would have killed it - so why not now?
Bigger issue - Where was the person watching the child? Why aren't they being prosecuted?

im glad they arent going to put down the puppy there is somethin off somewhere in the whole darn story for one how did the pup reach the baby where was it sleepin that the puppy could a dresser drawer the floor why didnt the mother hear the child crying i know i sit straight up asleep or not everytime either of my children make a noise and most moms myself included will go check on their kids whether kids are makin noise or not.its amazing that everyone was so quick to judge the puppy for this thing and yet to date noone has even thought to question the mom a child is a mothers responsibility period it is a mothers blessing to do the best she can to keep her children safe we should put alot of effort into finding out why this childs mother didnt because it may be that she needs to serve some time instead of the dog

 lisa said:
im glad they arent going to put down the puppy there is somethin off somewhere in the whole darn story for one how did the pup reach the baby where was it sleepin that the puppy could a dresser drawer the floor why didnt the mother hear the child crying i know i sit straight up asleep or not everytime either of my children make a noise and most moms myself included will go check on their kids whether kids are makin noise or not.its amazing that everyone was so quick to judge the puppy for this thing and yet to date noone has even thought to question the mom a child is a mothers responsibility period it is a mothers blessing to do the best she can to keep her children safe we should put alot of effort into finding out why this childs mother didnt because it may be that she needs to serve some time instead of the dog

WHAT???  That post is incoherent
Memphis City Schools?

that was good new when they desided not to put the puppy down but to adopt it out so does anyone know who got to adopt the puppy and does anyone know how the presious baby is doing ?

where was the mom? how could she not hear the baby cry? yes it sad that happened to the baby but the mom cant blame the dog maybe she should have her child taken away. how did the dog have time to climb in the crib, tear off the diaper, and then get the babys genitials w/o the mom hearing the baby cry?? somethings not right here. they should quit talking about the dog and invetigate the mom and her living situation!

if that was my child i would have cut the dog open and retrieved my babies' penis to be sewn back on . you puppy lovers are nuts.

Nearly all animal lovers are nuts but you got to love Retired Granny62

   
Granny 62 said:
As a retired vet I have reserved my right to say anything, but there are facts that makes all of you correct.  The young man that used stats on animal behavior is correct

Being attacked by animal rights groups and so on is frighting even saying that these fighting breeds do harm small children not as much as smaller breeds.  I feel Memphis has failed to keep it's community as a whole from these types of dogs and people.

And using the word EXECUTION instead of EUTHANIZE, was a way some animal right person that felt the animal did no wrong to gain sympathy.

 
Granny 62 said:
Retirement have brought me a greater joy being able to spend more time with my grandchildren.  As being a Veterinarian by profession there is something to be said of this animal.

We will hear from  this animal again, for the most part any aggression shown toward children in any capacity once will recur again.  There is little logic in most of the comments that I have read.  Sound judgment should be based on available facts and statistics not emotion.

The average youth here would probably would marry a man that has good looks than being a good provider common sense say that dictates this animal should have been put down.

   
alisha said:
Granny62, if you are a retired veterinarian, it's good for dogs that  you did retire. You don't know there was any aggression.  You can't compare puppy chewing to aggressive dog attacks. Many vets have been discussing this case and most say,  not likely and impossible if the mother had been with her baby. There was no responsiblility in this case for the puppy or the baby. Child neglect should be what everyone is upset about not a puppy.

   
Granny 62 said:
Ms. Alisha that is why I reserved the right to comment.  Let's just say a carpenter is an expert with wood.
And a mechanic is an expert in mechanical engineering, how is it that you have the audacity tell me how to conduct my life or professional opinion.

I gave up my practice due too declining health and constant death threats from PETA,
for not being involved in placing racing greyhounds.  That is not my job.  When a individual take on the responsibility to help animals you do what you can.  You go beyond your personal emotions and give the best care that you can provide.

Your ideals are as about as useful to me as full emesis  basin.   You read something somewhere and now you are an certified expert.
Tell me missy how many dogs have you saved.  How many puppies have you help deliver, or do you know what ovariohysterectomy entails.

When you have a degree in something other than mopping or working in McDonald's  I will solicit your professional opinion.  Till that day come get a real life...

It's funny how some men are such sissy's they fear a puppy! Lock the windows, bolt the door African American there's a puppy in arkansas!!!! Run for cover!

karl if you like to get together and discuss this you pathetic little piece of dog squeeze, we can you spineless a@@ worm.

You make yourself larger than life, but in reality you still have a steel grip on your mothers panty line as you eat from her rear tit.  

Being a man in the electronic age is easy for a sissy like you as you salivate over your george micheals, and elton john cd collection in a darken room, with the closes thing of a real girl in your life being your sister or your hand.
 
Now if you like to discuss this name the place punk, or just quit jocking chump!

I am in the know about the pup, and she is doing very well. She is happy, playfull, and full of energy.

I wonder why Eyewitness hasn't had an article about the 46 pits (Stolen)???? from the shelter, but there was no sign of a break in. They say sounds like inside job

Why don't you tell this blog site just where you will be and when. Perhaps some of us can bring you to reality. Come on, Where and When

The Pyramid parking lot, no better yet Melrose parking lot no one stop a conversation jail bait.

You didn't say when.  And your line made no since (no one stop a conversation jail bait.
What did you mean by that in ENGLISH

No answer, Do you know English. What did you mean?

No one stop a conversation jail bate.

What do you know about Jail Bate?

WHAT?

It simply mean name a place and a time *** bait.  Melrose parking lot is a good spot, no one will stop us from conversing.  Meaning me kicking your sorry little keyster all over place.

Once I plant my foot in your butt in a 12 degree angle your father will study medicine to have my boot remove from your chump A@@!!!

The last time one of you weak Bit@#@@ wanted to fight was at the Libery Bowl Parking area you called the cops instead  showing up.  So if you can get your man hood from your mother or your sister bring it on punk.

Enough talking.......

I do hope that Your Creator and your Mother, Father don’t see the person you are on this site.
It is soooooooo sad to know there are actually people like you in this world moreover in this city.
Where did your mannerism come from? I know your mother did not raise you to talk in such a way.
If you want to represent yourself as a human being, then you will have to try harder at it.
It scares me the way you keep talking about Jail Bait.
From my understanding the term means Under Age.
What do you have to do with the UNDER AGED?

The dog didn't do it, there was no blood on the diaper because a disturbed person decided they did not want to change anymore diapers, so, they cut out the entire area.
No they can not repair the damage. There is nothing left to repair. That baby was abused and the mother and whoever helped her do this should be put to death. That is child molestation to the extreme.
The puppy had nothing to do with it. Our last medical examiner strapped a bomb around his own neck to get money,, HELLO!