General Chat

So very sad for the family and the baby boy who lost his life and also for the dog, but who in their right mind would leave a tiny baby and a dog together, especially a Jack Russell, I don't know how they will come to terms with their loss.

Rest in peace, little lad.

Lizx

One of the terriers in the house was known to be vicious.
Therefore, you should be cagey. In fact you should be wary of any dog and newborn.

Daughter had a GSD when her daughter was born - no probs. Dog used to bring clean nappies when baby was changed. Even licked her botty clean during one change.

When daughter got a rescue staffie and I posted photo, (on left- 6 days after getting dog) I /she was slaked for being irresponsible - staffie was brought up with children and had been assessed by rescue centre. The dog wanted to be there, in that position. Loves people and children, is a 'lap dog' albeit a heavy one - and knows where she stands.

the loss of a child - at whatever age - must be the hardest to bear - no parent should have to go through the heartbreak of losing a child

It's the most dreadful tragedy for the family.

No matter how much you think your dog will accept a new baby you have to believe they will not and prepare that way.

My sister's terrier attacked my nephew's face when he was looking at the tropical fish, no reason other than the dog wasn't getting attention. Luckily his nose wasn't too badly scarred.

Shock enough but to lose a child must be unbearable.

Someone my daughter knows put photo's on Facebook of their newborn baby with a pit bull dog laying beside him, made by blood go cold. :-0

Carol

Such a sad happening,


Probably the dog got jealous of the newcomer.....

and a Terrier........say no more.....

Bob

I feel for the parents.They must be going through hell.
I dont think dogs and babies mix well atall,no matter how trusting the dog is.
Dont know the details though.

Terrible, Babies and dogs just don't mix. I can't begin to imagine the regrets that family have to live with. Poor baby. Poor dog too.

People seem to forget that dogs are animals not small humans. They should be muzzled when babies and small children are around. Or kept outside.

There are endless stories like this but still people think their dog wouldn't do it. Any dog could and would in the "wrong" circumstances.

Dreadful loss of such a young life and all the worse because it was totally avoidable.

Gwynne

I've just heard this on the news.

My thought go out to this family R I P Little one

Dog has been put down. How does one live with that? Bad enough to lose a child but..........