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8-day-old baby mauled dog in Pasadena
An 8-day-old baby was attacked and mauled by the family pet shortly after coming home from the hospital.
PASADENA, Texas - An investigation is underway after an 8-day-old baby was attacked by the family dog.
Pasadena police officers were dispatched to a home in the 1800 block of East Martha Lane.
The family told investigators their dog had attacked an 8-day-old baby.
The child sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital via Lifeflight.
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The family is cooperating with authorities as they investigate this tragic case.
As for the dog, it was taken by Pasadena Animal Control - and it will stay there until there is a resolution in the case.