Unattended Infant Mauled to Death by Dog; Puppy Euthanized

[Claudia]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,393682,00.html



TULSA, Okla. — A dog attacked and killed a 2-month old baby boy who was left unattended in a swing, police said Monday afternoon.

Officer Jason Willingham said the infant was mauled by either a Labrador puppy or a small pug at the boy's home and died at the scene.

Police are not sure what caused the mauling or which dog killed the boy. Both dogs were taken to the Tulsa Animal Shelter, where Manager Jean Letcher said the lab was euthanized at the request of Tulsa police.

Authorities will not release the child's name until Tuesday.

Willingham said the baby's mother and grandmother were home at the time, but nobody was in the room when the attack occurred.

"The child was left unattended in a swing," he said.

Police are unsure what caused the dog to attack.

The child's body was taken to the Medical Examiner's office. Police plan to forward their investigation to the district attorney, who will determine if any criminal charges are warranted in the case, he said.

"It's just a very tragic set of circumstances," he said. "It's a very hard situation to investigate."

[Claudia]

Video (http://www.newsnet5.com/videofiles/17024575)

[Roenick]

I'd rather euthanize the parent!!!

[Claudia]

I'd rather euthanize the parent!!!

Tell me about it. It was a 6 WEEK OLD PUPPY!!! The mother is 17 and there were several people in the house. How the h*ll did they not hear the baby crying??? Something is up with this.

[Roenick]

I didn't read the story... Hubby told me a little about it last night.


Not that swings are sturdy or protection, but if I'm picturing it correctly the PUPPY (if it was 6 wks old) would be able to reach the toes/feet and legs.
If the baby was strapped in it would have been hard to bite and shake to death.

It just doesn't seem likely to me.

Even my 100 lb, 3.5" tall dog (who would be afraid of a moving hard plastic swing) would maybe only bite at the legs and arms that were out of the actual swing.

*Not that my dog would bite a baby or that I would leave my dog alone.

[Claudia]

I didn't read the story... Hubby told me a little about it last night.


Not that swings are sturdy or protection, but if I'm picturing it correctly the PUPPY (if it was 6 wks old) would be able to reach the toes/feet and legs.
If the baby was strapped in it would have been hard to bite and shake to death.

It just doesn't seem likely to me.

Even my 100 lb, 3.5" tall dog (who would be afraid of a moving hard plastic swing) would maybe only bite at the legs and arms that were out of the actual swing.

*Not that my dog would bite a baby or that I would leave my dog alone.

Exactly. If the puppy could even reach the baby, the worst it could do would bite it's feet. The officer said you can tell they are dog bites on the baby. I have no idea WTH happened at that house. The only other dog there was a pug. Also too small to reach much more than feet.

[maryhaze]

I'd rather euthanize the parent!!!

what parent? i saw no parent mentioned, parents watch their kids not leave them in a swing unattended for who knows how long. that thing is just an incubator & i think there is way more to this story than is being told.:mad:

[annalyzer]

I'd rather euthanize the parent!!!


Stories like this make me sooooooooooooo mad.

[rockford2]

Stories like this make me sooooooooooooo mad.

I agree, and they are becoming all too common. This story leads me to believe that the baby has cried many times before, and nobody goes into the room to see what he is fussing about.

I'm reading this book called, Fighting Back, and it talks about some girl with an 18 month old child who calls the father of the baby to meet her at a set location. When the ex boyfriend arrives, the young girl gets out, gets the baby out of the car, sits her on the ground, and reaches back into the car and produces a diaper bag and a grocery bag stuffed with the baby's clothing, which she proceeds to throw the bags next to her child and says, "You want her, you can have her, and drives off.

Seems as though so many people cannot take care of a child, let alone a puppy, and for some stupid reason, decide to try and handle both.

For heaven sake, a puppy left unattended....it's as though a person has 2 kids!! And you would think the puppy made noise when this went on!! :madranting94dp:

I wish people needed to have a license for having a child and a dog!! The really stupid people!

[Boscorelli]

Here we GO AGAIN. Another tragic story. A 2 month infant dies due to the neglect of the mother another UNFIT MOTHER.
Roenick I totally agree with you,euthanize the parent. A puppy like an infant is INNOCENT

Animals in the wild certainly do a far better job ot teaching their'young' than do people.Example A mother bear will put her own life in danger to protect her cubs.
Yet this mother leaves a 2 month old infant unattended.Both the mother and grandmother were in the home??? :groan:
I have a very strong suspicion,there is a lot more to this family tragedy and all will be reported when and if this case goes to trial.
Both mother & grandmother should be held responsible and sent to prison.
Thank GOD I don't have children Boscorelli

[Claudia]

Here we GO AGAIN. Another tragic story. A 2 month infant dies due to the neglect of the mother another UNFIT MOTHER.
Roenick I totally agree with you,euthanize the parent. A puppy like an infant is INNOCENT

Animals in the wild certainly do a far better job ot teaching their'young' than do people.Example A mother bear will put her own life in danger to protect her cubs.
Yet this mother leaves a 2 month old infant unattended.Both the mother and grandmother were in the home??? :groan:
I have a very strong suspicion,there is a lot more to this family tragedy and all will be reported when and if this case goes to trial.
Both mother & grandmother should be held responsible and sent to prison.
Thank GOD I don't have children Boscorelli

From what I understood, the father was in the home also.

I believe there is more to this. I have a very hard time seeing a 6 week old puppy doing enough damage to kill a baby.

[TeeOne]

OMG - not another 'dog kills baby' story and now 'puppy kills baby'...please where the heck was the mother??????

[Amusedtdth]

I have a feeling the baby was not in the swing but maybe left on the floor. When my son was little I'd often put a blanket down and lay him down on the floor to nap but I was right there in the same room (usually napping w/him). The pup could IMO no way reach this child in a swing and "maul". ITA w/the general concensus here, the is way more to this story than is being told. Mom is only 17? Babies having babies. Not old enuf to be responsible for herself let alone a child. These stories make me sooo:mad:

[Boscorelli]

Hi Claudia
If the father also was in the home???why would 3 adults leave a 2 month old infant unattended.?? A future premeditated criminal act?
It is a tragically sad consequence that people find out how very unfit they are to be parents;after the baby is born. Johnson& Johnson Corp. statement " a child will change your life,for the rest of your life"
Every teenage girl & woman should understand her own body and the 'ovulation cycle' =100 hour window when a female will concieve a child,while having sex. After this cycle is completed untill the next month,she can have all the sex she wants without fear of pregnancy.
I can hear the defense attorney now, formulating every applicable excuse for all 3 adults
" Ladies & gentlemen of the jury my clients are innocent,it was a puppy that killed the 2 month old baby;they weren't in the room?"
Both parents should be 'sterilized' so they never can commit this heinous crime.
17year old not old enough,to be held responsible for her conduct actions and behavior getting pregnant????:0009: Another excuse to be spun by the defense.

Boscorelli

[rockford2]

Here we GO AGAIN. Another tragic story. A 2 month infant dies due to the neglect of the mother another UNFIT MOTHER.
Roenick I totally agree with you,euthanize the parent. A puppy like an infant is INNOCENT

Animals in the wild certainly do a far better job ot teaching their'young' than do people.Example A mother bear will put her own life in danger to protect her cubs.
Yet this mother leaves a 2 month old infant unattended.Both the mother and grandmother were in the home??? :groan:
I have a very strong suspicion,there is a lot more to this family tragedy and all will be reported when and if this case goes to trial.
Both mother & grandmother should be held responsible and sent to prison.
Thank GOD I don't have children Boscorelli

if you had children, you would take good care of them, Boscorelli! :kissyface4:

[Boscorelli]

Hi Rockford 2
Of course IF I had children I would have taken very good care of them.
1.Understand what the obligations/responsibilities are FIRST.
2. Being extremely carefull about who the husband/father will be.
3. Discuss openly with my husband about the concerns, obligations/responsibilities.education,financial equity etc,before having intimate sexual relations that will concieve a child.
I have made my CHOICE not to get married and have no children.When I see all the pain,hardship,stress that goes on throughout society and in our schools;I made the CORRECT choice not to have a child.

Boscorelli

[Heidi J.]

Hi Rockford 2
Of course IF I had children I would have taken very good care of them.
1.Understand what the obligations/responsibilities are FIRST.
2. Being extremely carefull about who the husband/father will be.
3. Discuss openly with my husband about the concerns, obligations/responsibilities.education,financial equity etc,before having intimate sexual relations that will concieve a child.
I have made my CHOICE not to get married and have no children.When I see all the pain,hardship,stress that goes on throughout society and in our schools;I made the CORRECT choice not to have a child.

Boscorelli

Children are the most beautiful creatures in the world! They give you unconditional love and the kisses.. they simply melt your heart. I am sorry you have chosen not to have children, you are missing out! It is your choice and I wish more people made practical decisions like you. Perhaps we would not have all these pregnant teens, that should be going to dances and having sleep overs instead of raising children, because they think it will make the boy they are in *love* with, stay with them.

Children do not come with owners manuals. But when you make the decision to have a child, your life must revolve around that child. Every decision you make will impact your children. Including the places you live, the schools they attend or the company you keep. Many of these stories you read, the parent makes a decision that costs their children their lives. Sometimes the fact they have to live with that the rest of their lives is a life sentence in itself.

Sometimes accidents happen, and nothing could have been done to prevent it. But now days it seems alot of accidents happen because the parents are being irresponsible. Never should this baby been left with that puppy. Animals are so unpredictable. I have a 8 year old lab. He would die for my children. He lives for them to come home and pay him an ounce of attention! But I still would never leave him alone with them or anyone else's child. That is not being a good parent or a good dog owner.

Boscorelli, I truly wish more people thought through some of the things you have listed.. Children are a HUGE responsibility.. but plenty worth it!:love0085:

[Boscorelli]

Hi Heidi J.
Children do come with Owners Manuals = the responsibilities of parents.Parenthood is not a game.
This infant that was mauled to death by a puppy is a classic case of parental neglect and indefference to human life.
You state I have missed out on the 'life' because I made a CHOICE not to have a baby. My life is very fullfilled and I am blessed because I don't want the burden of children. Whether we read these tragics stories on our message board,on the news websites,TV;these stories will continue because people have no respect for the dignity of human life.
Yesterday on my website news,a 14 year old teenage girl was starved to death and was neglected by her mother. The girl was severely physically handicapped;and to make matters even worse,the Dept. of Social Services knew about this case and falseified their documents. Both the mother and representatives of the Dept. Of Social Services will be charged with murder. The mother is being held without bail.
This infant lost it's life because of the parents and grandmother.You are 100% CORRECT when you say a baby/child gives unconditional love and kisses. Unfortunately the hands that once held this infant in love became the instrument of neglect and the baby died.
I have been and will continue to be fullfilled and blessed with my choice not to have children;so I can easily SLUFF OFF all the negative comments.
Have a nice day Boscorelli

[Boscorelli]

Hi Heidi J.
Go to the link Crimes in the News Thread: 2 week old infant with 'meth' in it's system.
Each one of the posts are in outrage and anger and rightly so.A housefull of children and drugs are everywhere.
I haven't or will I post,simply because I would be repeating myself over and over;about UNFIT PARENTS.
When I read of a death of a newborn or child,I THank the LORD JESUS CHRIST,for taking this child home.The short time of pain that this child had to suffer and expierence at the hands of the parents;will be replaced with an ETERNITY filled with joy and happiness.
I have no compassion for people who would do such horrible things to a child. So if they in turn die of a drug overdose or LWOP; You commit the crime,you do the time.

Boscorelli

[Heidi J.]

Hi Heidi J.
Children do come with Owners Manuals = the responsibilities of parents.Parenthood is not a game.
This infant that was mauled to death by a puppy is a classic case of parental neglect and indefference to human life.
You state I have missed out on the 'life' because I made a CHOICE not to have a baby. My life is very fullfilled and I am blessed because I don't want the burden of children. Whether we read these tragics stories on our message board,on the news websites,TV;these stories will continue because people have no respect for the dignity of human life.
Yesterday on my website news,a 14 year old teenage girl was starved to death and was neglected by her mother. The girl was severely physically handicapped;and to make matters even worse,the Dept. of Social Services knew about this case and falseified their documents. Both the mother and representatives of the Dept. Of Social Services will be charged with murder. The mother is being held without bail.
This infant lost it's life because of the parents and grandmother.You are 100% CORRECT when you say a baby/child gives unconditional love and kisses. Unfortunately the hands that once held this infant in love became the instrument of neglect and the baby died.
I have been and will continue to be fullfilled and blessed with my choice not to have children;so I can easily SLUFF OFF all the negative comments.
Have a nice day Boscorelli

There is NO manual per say. Just common sense. There is nothing written that is given to you once you have a child. Common sense is what you relay on.. oh and my mom was a big help :happy0158:. There are also neighbors or friends. Especially those with out children, they seem to be the experts:doh: You learn from your mistakes, you live and you learn.

For the record, I NEVER said you are missing out. I insinuated it, but never stated it. The choice you made is nobodies business but yours. If you feel you have made the right decision, then I commend you. But I assure you, in every post I read of yours, this non-child decision you have made comes up. Just my opinion, but I think you think you have made the right decision.. again JMO.

:happy0207:

[Heidi J.]

Hi Heidi J.
Go to the link Crimes in the News Thread: 2 week old infant with 'meth' in it's system.
Each one of the posts are in outrage and anger and rightly so.A housefull of children and drugs are everywhere.
I haven't or will I post,simply because I would be repeating myself over and over;about UNFIT PARENTS.
When I read of a death of a newborn or child,I THank the LORD JESUS CHRIST,for taking this child home.The short time of pain that this child had to suffer and expierence at the hands of the parents;will be replaced with an ETERNITY filled with joy and happiness.
I have no compassion for people who would do such horrible things to a child. So if they in turn die of a drug overdose or LWOP; You commit the crime,you do the time.

Boscorelli

Hi Boscorelli :howdy:

I have read the story. I read alot. It is not the norm. There are great parents everywhere. The good out way the bad by a huge margin!:happy0158:

I do agree with your post though. I have no use for people that injure children either. I am a huge supporter of Corporal Punishment because of it. I think anyone who would intentionally harm a child is wasting oxygen, and should be done away with.

[Boscorelli]

Hi Heidi J
While you have the right to your opinon and I will respect this;what is going on throughout society,contradicts your statement.
If GOOD parents were in the majority,teenagers would not be in to drugs,commiting crime and can be charged as an adult at 14.Teenagers would be concentrating on graduating from high school,enrolling in college,or getting a very well paying job;to become independant.
If GOOD parents were in the majority,schools would be 'safe' havens of learning .Children from dysfunctional homes bring their unstable lives into the classroom; bad behavior adversely affects both students and teachers equally.
If Good parents were in the majority,why is there so much violance in the home??Parents permit children to watch violent TV,play violent computer games,listen to 'vile ' music.
Renowned psychiatrists both in the U.S. and in Europe have stated repeatly with stats,that parents are afraid of their children.WHY??Instead of saying NO at any early age,they gave into the child's whims,as the child went into a 'screaming meltdown'.
Parenting is the most difficult demanding responsibility that a person can assume;and it is exausting.People never 'factor' this in.The tedious,exaustion of a daily 24/7 life with a child or children,is one of the chief facts by parents just don't bother to do a good job of 'parenting';untill it is to late.
Corporal punishment is a very difficult 'sticky' situation. The parents must excercise control of their temper,step back from the situation and reflect.
Unfortunately most parents over react in the heat of the moment and what starts off from a mild 'spanking turns into abuse.
One of the 'red flags' is: raiseing children is time consuming and boreing;money must be spent on the child's needs;very often the parent's psychologically resent the child and wish they weren't there.;thus planting the seeds of abuse and violent behavior,in both parent and child.

I think the major problem is that when men & women really do not go into a full complete,comprehensive discussion about all the aspects of having children.Children are concieved on the thermos of heated passion.
If people would really take time to THINK about children,the way they carefully think about buying a home,car career moves etc.;children would not be the victums of abuse or death .
There is an old adage : The apple doesn't have to fall far from the tree.'

Boscorelli

[Claudia]

Hi Heidi J
While you have the right to your opinon and I will respect this;what is going on throughout society,contradicts your statement.
If GOOD parents were in the majority,teenagers would not be in to drugs,commiting crime and can be charged as an adult at 14.Teenagers would be concentrating on graduating from high school,enrolling in college,or getting a very well paying job;to become independant.
If GOOD parents were in the majority,schools would be 'safe' havens of learning .Children from dysfunctional homes bring their unstable lives into the classroom; bad behavior adversely affects both students and teachers equally.
If Good parents were in the majority,why is there so much violance in the home??Parents permit children to watch violent TV,play violent computer games,listen to 'vile ' music.
Renowned psychiatrists both in the U.S. and in Europe have stated repeatly with stats,that parents are afraid of their children.WHY??Instead of saying NO at any early age,they gave into the child's whims,as the child went into a 'screaming meltdown'.
Parenting is the most difficult demanding responsibility that a person can assume;and it is exausting.People never 'factor' this in.The tedious,exaustion of a daily 24/7 life with a child or children,is one of the chief facts by parents just don't bother to do a good job of 'parenting';untill it is to late.
Corporal punishment is a very difficult 'sticky' situation. The parents must excercise control of their temper,step back from the situation and reflect.
Unfortunately most parents over react in the heat of the moment and what starts off from a mild 'spanking turns into abuse.
One of the 'red flags' is: raiseing children is time consuming and boreing;money must be spent on the child's needs;very often the parent's psychologically resent the child and wish they weren't there.;thus planting the seeds of abuse and violent behavior,in both parent and child.

I think the major problem is that when men & women really do not go into a full complete,comprehensive discussion about all the aspects of having children.Children are concieved on the thermos of heated passion.
If people would really take time to THINK about children,the way they carefully think about buying a home,car career moves etc.;children would not be the victums of abuse or death .
There is an old adage : The apple doesn't have to fall far from the tree.'

Boscorelli


As always, I respect your opinion, Boscorelli. However, I must say that I never found raising my son to be tedious, exhausting, demanding or difficult. I will say that he is getting ready to turn 13, and I don't know what the future holds, it could get a little difficult in the very near future.

I had so much fun raising my son & I adore him so much, I could never find anything involving him tedious or exhausting! In fact, he gave me tons of energy when he was little, I had so much joy watching him develop & reach milestones, I was walking on cloud nine, not to mention bursting at the seams with pride! My son, even now on the verge of the teenage years, gives me so many reasons to thank God every single day. He is healthy, beautiful, respectful, very loving, and absolutely hilarious!

My life would be empty without my son, BUT - that's me. I can completely understand someone not wanting kids. It changes your life totally. It was a good change for me, though. I do wish more women would use their heads and think before they lay down with a man & end up pregnant. So many children were never wanted to begin with, they were just a consequence of having sex. It's very sad.

[Boscorelli]

Hi Claudia
Yes if more men and women would really take quality time and THINK of what the decision that to have a child will totally impact on their lives and the lives of many people,there would be a reduction of abuse/murder cases where children are concerned.
I never heard of Anna Nicole Smith,untill she died of either a suicide drug overdose or murder? Howard K.Stern???
Court TV ,now TRU TV Jan.08 ran with this story,to the point of media saturation.In the months she led a life risky drug & sexual behavior.Gave birth to a son,Daniel,who was raised by her mother,quickly divorces her first husband;who would die of a drug overdose,in her hospital room,3 days after she gave birth to her daughter Dannilyn.
ANS violated a Calif. court order for DNA paternity testing;knowing that Larry Birkhead was her unborn child's bio/father not Stern.ANS played every man for a fool,except G.Ben THompson.In the Bahamas,she lied and falseified a birth certificate,naming Stern as the bio/father.
All her efforts failed,now dead the sad and sorted life of dirty laundry was aired.THe only VICTUM in this tragedy in the child Dannilyn;who will one day learn who her mother really was.
If she had not died,more than likely ANS would have been found GUILTYof Obstruction of Justice,Perjury,international flight,to avoid prosecution and other related charges;and be in prison..
G.Ben Thompson got his million $$ estate back and I wouldn't be suprise if Howard K.Stern was disbarred.
THe only POSITIVE thing that came from this story was an increase of the tourist trade,to help the Bahamian government.

Boscorelli

[Isabella]

Hello! Thought I would give an update as to what local media here is saying...Mother has possible history of drug abuse, also Mother and maybe even the Grandmother were both asleep. I take it they have done drug test and waiting on results. Really a sad case, this swing was used as a babysitter I guess. :frown:

http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?s=8788990

http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0808/541461.html

[Boscorelli]

Hi Isabella,
Thanks for the update.I am not suprised if mother and grandmother? have a history of drug abuse;more than likely they
'passed out';which would account for this infant and puppy being left unattended.More than likely the puppy had not been fed for awhile and was starving;which may account for the attack on the infant????:groan:
This is not the first case or will it be the last case,where drugs and getting their 'fix/high' is more important than the life of another person.

Boscorelli