Charges laid in Montreal fatal dog attack

[Ron]

Police in Montreal say they plan to lay charges of criminal negligence causing death against the mother, 17, and grandmother, 37, of a three-week-old girl killed in a horrific attack by two Husky dogs. The tragedy unfolded in St. Barnabé Sud, a small town about 70 km northeast of Montreal. The teenaged mother and her baby reportedly lived at the house where the baby died, as roommates of another couple and their three sons. The baby’s grandmother, however, was apparently only visiting the home when the attacks took place.

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[Dragon]

I was literally going to post this... Having little ones running around the house this storey hits close to home!

[Doreen]

Wow... how tragic!!!

[Ron]

i had no idea Husky's had such a huge prey instinct

[Ron]

I also don't think there should be any charges against the mother or grandmother...just sounds like an unfortunate tragedy

[Dragon]

Originally Posted by Ron

I also don't think there should be any charges against the mother or grandmother...just sounds like an unfortunate tragedy

they charged her with man slaughter not even criminal negligence causing death. There is clearly more to the storey IMO

[JoeV]

Hits close to home for me also. The only thing I can say is that as stories like these get more publicity, parents and caretakers will be more cautious with babies around dogs. No matter what the breed, dogs can switch to a prey instinct. We got a baby prep lesson from the trainer, and they said that dogs often see babies as non human b/c think about it - they don't walk, talk, etc. Not saying all dogs will do this, but you have to have it in your mind that they will. Our trainers even said not to let the dog in the baby's room... didn't last, but we never leave the dog around the baby unattended, no matter what.

[Doreen]

I still don't leave the dogs with my youngest grandson (soon will be 3) alone. You just never know, even though they are great with the kids!