9-month-old baby injured after being attacked by family dog in northwest Harris County
Constable Deputies responded to the 6600 block of Etchstone Drive in reference to an aggressive animal call. The caller advised that the family dog attacked a 9-month-old baby. (Harris County Constable Precinct 4)
HOUSTON – A 9-month-old baby was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon following a dog attack in northwest Harris County, according to constable deputies with Harris County Pct. 4.
The attack happened in the 6600 block of Etchstone Drive.
The caller stated that the family dog attacked the baby.
EMS responded to the scene and the baby was taken to a local hospital for treatment with non life-threatening injuries.
The dog was said to be a lab mix. No one else at the residence was injured.
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