Owner of dog who attacked, mauled 3-year-old in Old Town Spring charged

The owner of a dog who attacked and mauled a 3-year-old in Old Town Spring has been officially charged. 

Jennifer Romano, 46, has been charged with injury to a child. 

The 3-year-old girl, Ronin, is recovering from the attack that occurred last month in Old Town Spring.

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The attack left Ronin with severe face injuries and trauma.

The dog, Kingston, was first taken to an animal shelter in Montgomery County.

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Dog who mauled 3-year-old girl in Spring to be euthanized

UPDATE: The dog who mauled and injured a three-year-old girl will be euthanized, according to Judge Matt Beasley's Office. 

The dog was recently euthanized after a court order. 

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Romano is currently behind bars at the Harris County Jail. 

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