North Miami Dog Attack: Mother and Daughter Injured, Owner Cited

Dog Attack Incident

• 💔 A mother and her young daughter were hospitalized after being attacked by a dog in a North Miami apartment complex.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 4:30 PM near Northeast 6th Avenue and 138th Street.
• 🗣️ Neighbors described the attack as terrible, with the girl heard screaming for help.

Owner's Account and Citations

• 💬 The dog's owner stated that the victims knew him and the dog, and that the girl was attempting to pet the animal when the attack happened.
• 📝 The owner was cited for not having proper tags, shots, and paperwork for the dog.
• 🏠 Despite the attack, the owner is allowed to keep the dog, provided it is quarantined for 10 days.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the dog biting the mother and daughter multiple times.
• 🏥 Both victims received medical treatment for their injuries, with bandages seen on the girl's and mother's legs.