Infant Boy Attacked And Killed By Family Dog

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Posted: 6:07 PM Jan 18, 2008
Last Updated: 11:11 PM Jan 18, 2008

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Police are investigating after a Lexington baby was killed by the family dog.

The attack happened at around 3:50, Friday afternoon, at a home on Seven Pines Drive.

Police say the family's Jack Russell Terrier mauled seven-week-old Justin Mozer while his mother was in the bathroom, reportedly bathing another child.

The coroner says the baby was found unresponsive at the home and later died at the hospital.

Right now, the death is being ruled an accident and no charges have been filed.

There's no word on Mozer's funeral arrangements.
Funeral arrangments for Justin have not yet been set.

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Posted by: margaret Location: west midlands on Feb 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM
i am sickiend by what hapened to the baby children should not be left alone with animals no matter what breed it is to many children are getting injured or killed dogs are not humans they should not be treated as such,we need laws changing and quickly i have 15 grandchildren i look after my sons staff but when my granchildren visit the dog goes out the back it stands to common sence you dont leave babys and toddlers on there own with any animal i dont trust our dog when my children visit unless i am in the same room as her.my heart goes out to this family the owners are responsable for there animals and for the way they behave.any dog can turn no matter what the breed is.when children are around or babys animals should be removed from the whole situation.so children can be safer.

Posted by: erin Location: 1718ejuarezave on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:18 PM
wow that is horrible i always thought that dogs were the nicest things in the world now i know to always keep a look out because they can be a death trap

Posted by: Jack Russel Location: Everywhere USA on Jan 24, 2008 at 01:18 PM
First off, I am an animal (the doggy kind); not a human so please don’t treat me like one. As with any animal, I am unpredictable. Yes, some humans are unpredictable but they have “thought process:” I do not. I can appear to be loving and obedient but that’s only because I know where my food and shelter come from. I can also be protective, jumpy, uncontrollable and mean-spirited. I should not be allowed to sleep in your bed; I should not be allowed to eat from the table (literally); I should not be allowed to sit in your lap while you drive and I definitely should not be left alone with young children. I can be spooked very easily and will attack to protect my space. A report said dogs injure or kill more people than any other animal. The reason is nobody is allowed to own a mountain lion, bear, hyena, etc for a pet. The more of one species allowed the more problems you have. We aren’t all bad, but like I said, we ARE NOT human so please, don’t treat us like one…

Posted by: SR Location: Lexington on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:19 PM
To: Anonymous - you must have misunderstood my comment so let me explain. Yes, an innocent baby has been killed but you would have to be narrow minded in assuming that all parents are honest. Read todays story on the infant clinging to life from the parents beating. I am simply saying that it COULD HAPPEN that parents blame their pet for neglect. Just the same as some parents claim that the child fell off of a washer or down the steps BUT the truth is someone hurt the child intentionally. We both have read stories to that aspect. It is also a parents responsibility to protect their child inside and outside of the home. I am a parent and do just that. The people in this world is what makes it crazy. Where is the morals these days? Childen being abused, a 91 year old man being beaten so bad that he dies, murders, thefts, rapes, etc. If it makes the news then 90% of the time it made it to the news for a reason which is not a good or honest one.

Posted by: You bunch of holier than thou hypocrites on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Shame on all of you for blaming the mother. Accidents happen. I wish you all had to live by the standards you wish to inflict on others - because failure is the end game. The mother deserves sympathy, not these vicious comments. I find it hard to believe that a mother with several children is always in the presence of all her young children, without ever letting them alone to even be in another room or their back yard.

Posted by: mel Location: lex on Jan 24, 2008 at 09:39 AM
No one is at fault, dogs bite, kids nap on beds, this was a tragic accident. The dog had been around children for years, and there's not a busy mother alive (including me) who has not laid an infant across a bed propped with pillows for a nap while being in the next room attending to another child. I have had dogs all my life, and please don't fool yourself into thinking you trained yours right or it's not a certain breed or he wouldn't do this because they are animals and therefore unpredictable in some situations. Terrible accident, no one's fault, just very sad.

Posted by: becky Location: ky on Jan 24, 2008 at 02:05 AM
Well, where should I start? I have a Pit Bull and a small other dog in my home along with two children. I believe it is how you raise your dogs. I do not get a dog if I can not raise it from being a pup to adult hood.I have raised mine from 6 weeks and up. This was an accident and the only one that is getting the blame is the dog and the mother is the one whom needs the blame for leaving a 6 wk child unattended. Noone can tell me any different about dogs and children.If you raise a dog to be mean then it will be, if you raised it to guard, protect and so forth it will.I have raised mine to love, and play and so forth and have had no incidents with either one ever and I mean EVER and probably won't.

Posted by: Johnny Parks Location: Lexington on Jan 23, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Its people like Crystal that worry me, it takes a tragic thing to happen to educate these people. But its no question that having a dog in the house is just plain unsanitary, especially if there are children. I can't imagine trying to live in the same surroundings as a dog.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 23, 2008 at 05:58 PM
SR in Lexington--GET A GRIP ON REALITY!! poor dogs?! blaming parental abuse on the DOG?!?! you're NUTS. plain and simple--this dog KILLED a baby. it shouldnt have had access to the baby--THAT is the parents fault..but GEEZ way to go adn forgot a complete innocent was KILLED and will never be here again!

Posted by: C.D. Location: MT.STERLING on Jan 23, 2008 at 05:50 PM
ON THE QUESTION OF THE FAMILY DOG THAT KILLED THE LITTLE BOY, YOU STATED THAT THE DOG WAS A JACK RUSSELL, BUT IT LOOKED LIKE A PIT BULL THE THEY PUT IN THE VAN, IF IT WAS A PIT BULL PLEASE MAKE IT CLEAR, BECAUSE IT MIGHT GIVE JACK RUSSELL'S A BAD NAME THANKS

Posted by: Michael on Jan 23, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Crystal from Mt. Sterling; the person didn't call you stupid. He/she did say that one of your statements was stupid and I have to agree. What does it mean that your dog never offered to bite a child? Never offered???? Is that the same as tried or attemted? You used the wrong word in my opinion and that is probably what is being questioned.

Posted by: SR Location: Lexington on Jan 23, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I agree with ME! that it is how you raise them. I have had a total of 5 dogs over the last 14 years. My first was a doberman - I showered them all with love and affection and not once did any try to attack or bite anyone. Even raised them all with one child in the house. I have been around a pit, pit mix and a chow, all 3 were the sweetest dogs. What do you expect from an animal if you leave it outside chained or left in the backyard and show no attention to? Dogowners who treat animals like this should be locked in a small room with no way to communicate to anyone and see how they would react after living the same way ... I also think at times that parents have injured their own children (maybe by mistake) and out of fear blame the injury or death on the family dog .. has this crossed anyones mind? What is with the beware of dog, no trespassing AND keep out signs????

Posted by: Me! Location: Ky on Jan 23, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I have a Pit and a JRT. I would not trust either one with children. They are both good dogs, very jealous and protective...but good dogs. The breed of dog don't matter. It is all in how it is raised and treated. If you condition a dog to be aggressive it will. But even at that a dog has a personality just like people.They should never be trusted with kids.Most dogs are loyal companions but they are usually a one person animal.My heart goes out to this family. But people that hate Pits need to think about why the breed is so hated. US. Some people raise them to fight other dogs and that makes them vicious killers. Some of the best dogs I have ever had have been Pits and JRT.But I still wouldn't trust them with children.From smallest breed to largest no dog can be fully trusted. Just my thoughts on the matter.

Posted by: sb Location: cumberland on Jan 22, 2008 at 08:49 PM
infant??? right? I understand the dog being in the home...I understand the mother tending to another child....but where was this infant that the dog had access to it? If the child were in a confined area the dog shouldn't have been able to reach it.......and I am truely sorry this has happened.....prayers are with the family.

Posted by: Me Smart Location: richmond on Jan 22, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Hey Wow of Richmond, you should take over the vacant crock hunter job. Your expert knowledge of animal behavior sets you apart from some of the Jackasses.

Posted by: Brenda Location: Hazard,Ky on Jan 22, 2008 at 12:33 PM
This is a terrible thing that has happened to an innocent baby,my prayers are with this family.I have read lots of comments about JRTs being sweet little dogs and having worked with animals for many years I can say with certainty that the majority are not.They are very protective and want all your attention.I have a MIn.Pin.that is 15 years old and she is as sweet as can be but if the situation if not to her liking she will bite you,my other Min.Pin. was very aggresive and overprotective of me and my husband and I would'nt have trusted him around any child.I also have a Beagle,a Pug and 2 Boxers and would'nt trust them either 100%,no one can make that guarantee.Dogs are animals not people and anything or anyone can have a bad day no matter how its raised.I don't have kids and never will my dogs are my children and people who have small children in their home in my personal opinion should not have a dog of any breed in the home because you can't watch them all the time so why risk it.

Posted by: mom of three on Jan 22, 2008 at 09:49 AM
well I have three kids and the youngest is just 5 weeks...we have a dog..and she is never alonewith the baby. for that matterneither are my other kids. infants cant protect themselves in any way at all so you don't leave them vulnerable. My heart goes out to this mother nad father..its tragic it really is but that dog needs put down!!! why risk it going somewhere else to hurt another child?!!? and furthermore any animal can atack and injure/kill a newborn. either get rif of your animals or practice vigilance. as a mother of more than one kid--its hard (trust me i KNOW!) but try a sling or carrier when you are doing chores or helping the other kids--then your baby is right there in your hands!

Posted by: SR Location: Lexington on Jan 22, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Am worried that some parents are blaming their family dogs for parental neglect ...

Posted by: Me 3 Location: ky on Jan 22, 2008 at 08:21 AM
If you do not know how to care for a Dog, then you do not need one. Dogs need a place where they can be themselfs, do not force one into your way of life, choose one that fits what you have to offer. You should not have children if you do not know how to care for them, Dogs should never be left alone with small children, even toddlers can be as dangerous to an Infant as a dog, Think about it. when a Dog is involved in anything they always get the blame, and they are just acting out their nature, thats where we are responsible when choosing a dog as a pet. I have Dogs that I love as if they were my Children. They are Labs, Very gentle and loving, but when the grandchildren or any other children are around, the Dogs are put in a kennel or are supervised, they are never left alone with Children. when are we going to put the blame where it belongs - with the Dog Owner- not the Dog!

Posted by: BS Location: Ky on Jan 22, 2008 at 07:51 AM
My prayers are with the family involved. And yes I feel for the dog as well, it is paying a heavy price as will the breed. Parents please take warning a pet is just that a pet. A child should not be left unattented with any animal. "kid friendly or not. A bite or " attack" from a lab would be just as painful or fatal. Those are just less likely to make the news.

Posted by: Me 2 Location: Lexington on Jan 22, 2008 at 06:36 AM
I AM SO SORRY that a mother has to lay her baby to rest! I am sure this mother felt as if her child would be safe were ever she laid it & never imagened this would happen. As a mother of many kids, I know that we all don't do everything by the book, but we do what we think is ok for our child. My infant is left alone in a room while, I tend to the needs of my other children. Many people do this & all I can think is this mother is probably beating herself up enough. She needs our prayers, because she has to leave w/ her descion which ultimately took her infants life. Let's don't judge her unless you have been in her shoes! May the infant rest in peace, and the mother find peace one day. She now has tend to her other child & that child should never be told it was taunting the dog. Don't put that guilt on a small child. Life is hard enough w/o think you caused a dog to kill your baby brother or sister. May this family find peace on day in their hearts.

Posted by: Wow Location: RIchmond on Jan 22, 2008 at 02:38 AM
People buy these toy dogs of sporting breeds "terrier". Then make them sit in little houses all day treatin them like children. Low an behold they have a real child and dont realise animal nature. Toy dogs like all domestic dogs ARE direct decendants of wolves.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 22, 2008 at 12:21 AM
I have a Jack Russell. I raised him from a pup. I also volunteer at an animal shelter. I can tell u right now from experience that not every pit is a killer. not every jack russell will do something like this. ANY animal can turn on someone. it's not a breed specific problem. My JRT is VERY child friendly. Although what happened here is a terrible tragedy (and that family will be my prayers), i don't hink it's fair for everyone to run out and rehome their dogs. We don't know all the factors in this case, therefore, no judgement should be passed. Yes, keep that family in your thoughts. Yes, research breed behaviors and personalities before u adopt a pet but please, don't label a whole breed because of a few bad dogs. If a Lab had caused this accident, would you still feel the same? What if no breed was mentioned at all? Would it be fair to say we should ban ALL dogs everywhere?

Posted by: anonymous Location: paintsville on Jan 21, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I have to agree with david in lynch...all these people on here defending a STUPID dog over a child.CRAZY.I have dogs and I love them too,but not over my childrens' safety or wellbeing.and yes,they should read up on jack russel terriers....I have a book with thousands of breeds in it,and it tells you the stature of the dog,has a scale (compatible to 1-10)of how this dog is with children, etc..I sure wouldn't want to make this family feel any worse,they have to live with this until they leave this world,but everyone on here preaching over what breed it is,who cares,most of us would agree it shouldn't have been in the room with an infant,much less the house,and for that matter it could have happened with a poodle.All I'm saying is this,get your facts straight on jack russells.NO,I don't own one,nor do I want to.They ARE HYPER,JEALOUS,THEY BARK A LOT,DEMAND ATTENTION.I have been around 3,A LOT DUE TO A FAMILY MEMEBER OWNING THEM,anyone in their right mind would know this.

Posted by: kymom Location: lex on Jan 21, 2008 at 08:56 PM
I'm sure this was just a freak accident,but it was completely preventable!My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I just don't understand how this could happen over and over again!I mean,come on!They had "Beware of Dog" and "Danger" signs in their yard!You just DON'T have a dog that vicious in a family with a newborn baby!It is total neglect!Whether it was the jack russell or the pit,it doesn't matter,there was still a dangerous animal at the home of a small child!It is unexcuseable!I am so sick of hearing about these stories where the innocent little babies are the victims of somebody else's neglect,whether it be some mother's violent boyfriend,or the family pet.To GENA,I totally respect you for your decision to put your baby first, ahead of anything else.I wish more people were like you and I know it had to be a hard decision,but trust me,you will sleep more peacefully knowing your baby is safe!You sound like you are going to make a wonderful mother. Good luck!

Posted by: J Location: KY on Jan 21, 2008 at 06:55 PM
AMEN, SHEESH, AMEN!! It doesn't matter what breed of dog it was, a child is dead..pray for the family at this time and lay off the breed banter, it doesn't help anything.

Posted by: To person called not to Crystal on Jan 21, 2008 at 06:52 PM
This is Crystal that made the post you are referring to. Never at any time did I say PITS wont bite. I dont own a Pit and never would. They are a dangerous dog. Im saying my Jack Russell has never offered to bite my daughter. She has hit him, pulled his tail and alot more. He is trained and knows better. He just goes away from her to another room. Also I dont appreciate someone calling me or my statements stupid. Maybe you should read the post a little better before you judge. I also have 2 miniature schnauzer's. So I have 3 dogs that have never never bitten a child, and I can say with certainty that they wont. It is all in how the dogs are raised.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: pike on Jan 21, 2008 at 05:03 PM
All of us should just be praying for this family and that it who cares what kind of dog or i have one and they are not natured that way any dog can do this at any time. My thought and prayer are with the family and that precious little baby

Posted by: Gena Location: Inez on Jan 21, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I am pregnant with my first child and i have a Jack Russell. However after this tragic accident I have found a new home for my lovable but jelous dog. The risk of the dog hurting or killing my child is not a gamble I am willing to take. In a few years once my child is a little older we may consider bringing a child friendly breed into the house but not at this time. If this had been a pit bull attack I would never had considered such a thing of my jack russell, and I sure this familly didn't either. My prayers are with this family.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 21, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Millions of people have pets and children that happily coexist. Why can't you just accept that it may have really been a freak accident? Has anyone considered that possibly the dog tried to pick up the baby and carry it like a puppy? I don't know and you don't either so stop speculating! And what's with the nonsense about dogs being nasty and unsanitary? I'm sure you all do things that others would find gross! Taking a six week old baby out to Wal Mart is far more unsanitary than having a dog in the house with one. I think the most important thing is to not leave a baby alone where an animal can get to it.

Posted by: Idiots!!! on Jan 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM
All you people getting on here with this "I never liked pit bulls or jack russells" don't know crap! It doesn't matter what kind of dog or what breed it is any dog could attack. If you people are just worried about what kind of dog it is than there is something serious wrong with you....This family has enough to deal with losing a child...they don't really need anyone on here running their mouths about how they do things. Obviously this is probably a surprise to them because I'm sure this isn't the first time the mother left her child around the dog...considering it was 6-7 weeks old. You heartless idiots out there worrying about the dog need a reality check or smack in the face!

Posted by: Note to Crystal in Mt Sterling on Jan 21, 2008 at 01:08 PM
SO FAR, nothing has happened. If your child is going to hit your dog, eventually that dog will retaliate. You also posted that your dog has never offered to bite a child. What the heck does that mean? Is he going to ask you when he decides?? What a totally stupid statement to make. And yes the breed matters especially when talking about pits. More people get attacked, bitten, killed by pits than any other dog. A note to "friend" in frenchburg. Don't speculate; it will only hurt the family more.

Posted by: questions Location: ky on Jan 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I was wondering, was the infant not in a crib where the Dog could not get to it? where was the child when this happened, layin on the couch or on the Bed maybe in the floor? why was this 6 week old child left unattended? how far was the mother from the child? so many ways that this could have been prevented.

Posted by: Me Location: Uvalde, Texas on Jan 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM
My Heart and Prayers will be with the Parents!! This is horrible! I have Never liked Pit Bull's Nor Jack Russells and now I can clearly see why!! All I could say in my heart and in my mind while reading this story was......"OH MY GOODNESS" May God Keep this family in His Care for ONLY HE actually saw what happened. May God Bless you All.

Posted by: Crystal Location: Mt .Sterling on Jan 21, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I have a Jack Russell myself. I dont see one attacking a child. Mine has been around my kids for 2 years now. Since my youngest was a little less then 2. If she scares, or hits him or something along those lines..he goes to my bedroom. He has never never offered to bite a child. I find it strange that there was also Pit Bulls...and that at first one of them wasw thought to have attacked the baby. It dont matter what breed of dog it is..someone hears about one biting or attacking someone and next thing you know that breed is known for its temper. Its not the dogs fault. It is the parents fault for leaving a baby in a room alone with dogs in the house, or the dogs should have been put up.

Posted by: Sheesh on Jan 21, 2008 at 09:35 AM
An infant is dead and there are people on here defending a certain breed of dog; pretty pathetic. Dogs are not human so quit treating them as humans. You don't leave them alone with small children no matter what kind of dog it is.

Posted by: friend Location: frenchburg on Jan 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM
First off there was other children in the house and from what i am being told the dog was being teased by another child and this is what caused it to attack the baby. The mother was in the bath room bathing another child when the attack happened. Yes, there was a pit bull but it was kept outside. This baby, to answer another question, was born right before christmas this past december. These are good people and i am sure if they had one thought that the house dog could or would have been able to do such they would not have allowed it to be inside. Please pray for the parents as the mother and the father. They will need all the prayers they can get. Don't start throwing insults to injury. I see that happen on this site so much. You really need to learn facts and know someone. I know the father very well and he is the kindest man you could ever meet. Him and his wife took in other children because they needed a home that is the kind of people they are!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM
It's true, an infant shouldn't be left alone w/ any pet because a pet is an animal that cannot reason and can't not be taken for granted. Sad, sad, story.

Posted by: Tonya Location: Monticello on Jan 20, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I would like to see a picture of the dog, I have two jack russell terriers of my own and I can't see them attacking a child.

Posted by: sorry Location: stanton on Jan 20, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Oh my.I feel so sorry for this family.I have 2 little dogs of my own.And could never dream that one of them would kill a baby.

Posted by: lisa Location: lexington ky on Jan 20, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I have a Jack Russell terrier. HE IS CARING AND A GREAT dog. I think they are for older children. My kids are 13 yrs and 18 years.They are bread for fox hunting. this is a terrible thing.. MY love to the family...praying for them

Posted by: Mary Location: Ky on Jan 20, 2008 at 01:02 PM
I am wondering if the picture shown in the news about "Beware of dog" is at the house where this happened? I thought this breed of dog was a good tempered dog. God bless this family during this horrible time. We could never outguess horrible things that could happen. Their lives will be forever changed by this horrible accident.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: waco ky on Jan 20, 2008 at 09:55 AM
UNBELIEVABLE! - that is the only thing i can say!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 20, 2008 at 09:19 AM
I do hope you guys follow this story, this is very strange!

Posted by: Me Location: Ky on Jan 20, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I have a question...Why did the animal control officers take a dog from the back yard? Was it because it was a Pit Bull? Did it have anything to do with the child's death? I feel so sorry for this family.But I don't care how much you trust ANY dog never leave them alone with an infant. Dogs are domesticated animals that have and will always have instincts. The poor little baby probably cried and startled the dog. Regardless of the circumstances the fact remains a poor little baby is dead and a family will never be the same. I pray they find some comfort from above during this terrible time.

Posted by: Shanna Location: somewhere on Jan 20, 2008 at 12:24 AM
This is sad the mom should not have allowed the dog in the house alone with the baby or in the same room with the baby that is nasty and no santary at all. The mom should had the baby with her or higher up and the dog outside away from the baby. This just goes to show you don't need pets around childern not matter how kind you think they are they cause always turn and this mom has to live with that now. Im sorry for your loss may god keep you in his prayers.

Posted by: Rebecca Location: vanceburg,ky on Jan 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM
First I want to say that I feel for the parents of this child. I could not imagine what it must be like to lose your child, especially this way. I was a little confused. The written report said the child was 7wks old. The lady that started the news report said the child was 6mo old and the man that finished the report said the child was 6wks. So how old was this poor child. His family will be in my prayers. May GOD be with this family as they go through this horrible time.

Posted by: BLACKSHEEP Location: PAINTSVILLE on Jan 19, 2008 at 09:47 PM
WHY WASNT THIS DOG PLACED ON A LEASH OR PLACED IN SOME OTHER ROOM? HASNT ANYONE EVER LISTENED TO THEIR GRANDPARENTS, " YOU NEVER LEAVE AN INFANT TO TODDLER AGED CHILD AROUND A PET THAT IS OLDER THAN THE CHILD " THE PET WILL ALWAYS TURN ON THE YOUNGER CHILD, BECAUSE IT FELLS THREATENED BY THE NEW ADDITION. PLEASE NEW PARENTS YOU YOUR HEAD FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN A HAT RACK!!!!

Posted by: Cat Location: KY on Jan 19, 2008 at 04:48 PM
God Bless that sweet baby's heart.

Posted by: Steve Location: Lexington on Jan 19, 2008 at 02:56 PM
A Jack Russell? Holy cow, those are the cutest and probably least aggressive dogs I have ever seen. Must've been him hanging out with that Pit Bull and getting the crap whipped out of him by it for so long that caused it to snap, who knows?!?

Posted by: david Location: lynch on Jan 19, 2008 at 08:51 AM
i have said it time and time again all you viewers if u have an infant you shouldnt have a dog known for violence read the statistics on jack russel terriers

Posted by: Me Location: Ky on Jan 19, 2008 at 08:50 AM
My heart goes out to this family. Any dog can turn and do these kind of things. I have a Jack Russell and they are mean little dogs. Very jealous and unpredictable. I pray for comfort for this family to have to go through such a horrible ordeal.

Posted by: sherry Location: nicholasville,ky on Jan 19, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Will people never learn??

Posted by: Julia Location: Hazard on Jan 19, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Everybody knows that jack rusells are highly jealous of babies and don't need to be around them so why was it? Better yet why was this child left unattended while a dog was present? I think it's sad the dog is being put to sleep. I doesn't know what it did. The parents should have better educated themselves about having dogs and babies together. It's sad the dog is being put to sleep cause it's their natural insticnt to be jealous and it's going to lose it's life because the parents didn't know no better.

Posted by: steve Location: morehead on Jan 19, 2008 at 01:45 AM
why have a dog in your house with a 6 week old baby..its so sad.

Posted by: steve Location: lincoln co on Jan 18, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Omg...what a terrible thing too have happen my thoughts and prayers go out too this family.

Posted by: Leslie Location: Arizona on Jan 18, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I would like to see a picture of this "Jack Russell Terrier". I breed them and do know that they have quirks. I also rescue the breed and most of the behavior problems in the breed are from the owners. I hate to see the breed get a bad reputation. I will be retiring in Stanford at the end of the year, and my mother called me about this story.

Posted by: anon Location: KY on Jan 18, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Was this child left within the dog's reach? If so the mother should be prosecuted and the dog put to sleep.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Kentucky on Jan 18, 2008 at 09:26 PM
There has to be more to this story, just doesn't add up. I mean you would think when the dog bit the child someone would have heard that baby scream. And also where was this 6 week old laying where a dog could get to it.

Posted by: Steve Location: Lexington on Jan 18, 2008 at 09:20 PM
I hope the dog was killed afterwards. These types of dogs are instinctively vicious, and this is a prime example. No one can say the 6-week old baby provoked the dog or did anything to get it to attack. A 6-week old does 3 things...lays around, eats, and uses the bathroom in it's diaper. That's it. So, this is prime example of these dogs instinctively deciding they want to attack something for no reason, and then doing so. The parents should be imprisoned for even having dogs like this, and the signs were there for a while apparently because the neighbors said they had so much trouble out of this "attack dog" that they had to put a fence up. I mean, how much notice do you need before you know that something like this could happen? This is just a totally senseless tragedy that was easily prevented by NOT HAVING THESE DOGS around a house with children.

Posted by: Sammy J. Location: Lexington on Jan 18, 2008 at 07:10 PM
This would be a good place for our Justice System to punish someone for just plain stupidity that cost an innocent life. How long is it going to take for it to be felony to own one of these worthless things.

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