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Dog Euthanized After Attack That Injured Two Children in North Philadelphia

The euthanasia signals a swift move to protect neighbors as police review how the dog got loose.

Overview

  • Police say a neighbor’s dog that got out on Thursday attacked a 3-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister on North Water Street in Fairhill.
  • The children were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and were released early Friday, according to police.
  • Their mother said the girl pulled her brother from harm before the dog bit him on the wrist and then mauled her.
  • She said her daughter needed stitches on her chin, suffered wounds on her arm and leg, and lost a tooth.
  • ACCT Philly said the owner surrendered the dog Friday morning and it was euthanized as police continue to investigate possible accountability.