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(June 18, 2008)--A 4-month-old Bryan boy was in the hospital Wednesday after he was mauled by a dog Tuesday night at a house in Bryan.

The baby’s mother, a 26-year-old Waco woman, left the infant on the sofa and went to take a shower.

When she returned, she found the dog dragging her son by the head.

It's unclear whether anyone else was home at the time.

Bryan police say the child was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Bryan with multiple injuries.

KBTX TV reports that the infant may have since been transferred to another facility.

Information about his condition wasn’t available Wednesday evening.

The dog's owner, Robert Thompson, surrendered the dog to Bryan animal control officers.

No charges have been filed, but police continue to investigate.

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Posted by: Kelley Location: Hewitt on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:31 PM
First to Harry, I have a pittbull, this is the third I have owned. The dog has a bad reputation because of the owners they fall into. There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. I couldn't ask for a better dog. As for the article, the breed of the dog was never mentioned so people automaticly asume pitt or other breed like that. I thank the people who didn't jump to conclusions and give those dogs a chance. Secondly, I agree with Tony, you get a lot of things done when a child is asleep, especially an infant. If this person owned a dog, obviously they would know if the child would be in harm or not. I feel a further investagation should be done.

Posted by: Tony Location: Waco on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I'm not defending the actions of the parent or the dog but just think for a second...(If you don't have children, then you have NO idea of what I'm about to talk about.) Suppose the media left out the part about the infant being ASLEEP on the couch. If you have or had infants, you know that you can get a lot of stuff accomplished when they're asleep, including a shower. Also, if this dog had shown no threat to the child before the mother left the infant on the couch, do we know that she's a moron because she didn't look at the dog sitting, possibly sleeping there calm and cool and think, "If I leave my child on the couch, this dog will grab my child by the head for no reason?". As is usually the case around here, people are so quick to judge.

Posted by: I don't get it Location: TX on Jun 20, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Why on earth is a parent not only leaving an infant on a couch alone, but also alone with a dog? It makes no sense at all! An infant should never be left unsupervised - nevermind unsupervised with a dog (of any type). This is just heartbreaking. Don't blame the dog here - they aren't babysitters. Blame the negligent parent. I think there should be charges in this case.

Posted by: Harry Location: Waco on Jun 20, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Anyone who believes a Rot is a mans dog need to have his head examined. This breed is a killer. Just keep them away from me if you want to keep them alive. That goes for Pit bulls more so.

Posted by: Angela Location: Not Texas on Jun 19, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Left the baby alone to take a shower with a dog loose? What is the matter with this woman?! No charges?! Jeez people,come on if this isn't neglect what is?!

Posted by: Sharon Location: Hamilton on Jun 19, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I would like to know what kind of dog was dragging a 4 mo old baby around. Some people do not need children.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 02:45 PM
The mother is obviously not any smarter than the dog, and kudos to dub, that was soo hilarious!

Posted by: Me, Myself & Irene Location: Waco on Jun 19, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Reading this article made me sick to my stomach. Poor precious baby. Being dragged by a Rott. Did the Mother think the dog was there to "protect, watch over or be a babysitter for the baby while she showered?! Where was the Dad?! Grandmother?! I HATE stories like this. Poor, poor sweet baby.

Posted by: anonymous Location: Austin on Jun 19, 2008 at 02:25 PM
If you cannot watch a child better than this, you shouldn't have a child period. The parent is at fault and is not protective. What mother would leave an infant on the sofa to take a shower? What type of dog? Have people gone mad?

Posted by: dog lover Location: central texas on Jun 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Harry - guns don't kill people, people kill people. Dogs (any breed), if raised by responsible owners, are not bad. Dog ownership, LIKE PARENTING, is a huge responsibility. Of course, many big dog owners neglect the responsibility of training their dogs. You see that all the time. I love all dogs. Don't breed bash. The negligence here is on the mom, not the dog.

Posted by: anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Well said DUB!!

Posted by: Texan Location: Central Texas on Jun 19, 2008 at 10:38 AM
The dog is for sure not to "blame" for the mother's lack of knowledge. Any mother I know, including myself, knows that you don't leave an infant on a sofa while you go take a shower. A little more common sense would do this woman a world of good.

Posted by: CD Location: Belton on Jun 19, 2008 at 10:31 AM
DUB, you just made my morning!! ROFL!! I guess Hate Morons was so wrapped up in calling everyone else a MORON, they made the ..and I quote "the most STUPID and ignorant comment ever".... lol

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM
YALL ARE MORANS THIS DOG DID NOTHING WRONG. BABY PROLLY PROVOKED THE DOG OR SOMTHIN. AND PEEPS CAN OWN ANY DOG THEY WANT TO. PITS AND ROTS ARE THE BEST DOGS ANY ONE COULD HAVE. THEY ARE A MANS DOG. YALL CANT HANDLE THAT THEN TOO BAD. YALL HAVE A BLESSED DAY NOW.

Posted by: DUB Location: WACO on Jun 19, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Hate Morons...those are pretty strong words about morons considering that you are one. this is you and I quote"A responsible dog owner would gave NEVER left the animal alone with the dog." Huh? are you calling the baby an animal or a dog. I agree that the ultimate responsibility is with the parent, and I also agree that you shouldn't hate your own kind Hate Morons.

Posted by: Susie Location: Central Texas on Jun 19, 2008 at 08:22 AM
From what I gathered from the news last night, this is not her dog or her house, she was visiting. When my son was this age, I would put him in a carrier type thing and put him in the bathroom floor while I took my shower! OR I would wait 'til nap time and then do it! Now I guess everyone now will start in on the Rots....if it's not one thing, it's another! Sounds like to me that the dog was playing with the child as he would play with a stuffed animal. But the main thing here is the child should have NEVER been left alone, dog or no dog!

Posted by: Hate Morons Location: Central Texas on Jun 19, 2008 at 07:24 AM
FIrst of all ...THESE DOGS .. is the most STUPID and ignorant comment ever. This is the owners fault, not the animal. A responsible dog owner would gave NEVER left the animal alone with the dog. People classifying Rotts as dangerous are just as ignorant as the mother in this case. This is America and if I choose to own a Rott than that is my right. Because of morons like her dogs get a bad name. Shame on you all ignorants that know nothing about the breed and what they are all about. I have my dog for companionship as well as protection .... and am a responsible dog owner. Sad that this happend but no one has the right to take my freedom away to own the dog I choose to ..... ya'll have a blessed day

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 04:21 AM
This mom may not deserve to lose her child forever but she certainly needs the kid taken for a while so she can attend parenting classes and learn how to properly care for that baby. You can't live a baby alone on a couch that is just common knowledge, they will turn over and fall down. I am really surprised she didn't put the baby in the car seat and bring hi into the bathroom with her or put the baby in a playpen as previously mentioned. Simple parenting knowledge but she sounds like she might be inexperienced and niave and she needs some serious parenting lessons.

Posted by: Elidia Location: Waco on Jun 18, 2008 at 11:22 PM
she is so stupid! I hope to GOD that they do NOT return that baby to her! I mean seriously how stupid can you be to leave a small child by himself with or without an animal present while you take a shower or do something that will keep you away for awhile. that is what cribs and play pens are for....or just WAIT until there is someone else who is trustworthy in the house to watch the child while you do what you need to do. UGH! that poor baby is probably going to be scarred physically for life because of her stupid decision. I blame her because this was common sense and she clearly doesn't have any!!!

Posted by: Rachel Location: Temple on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Got to wonder about this mom! At 4 months old both of my babies could roll over and hence possibly right off a sofa, hmmmmm? If you know there is a dog around why would you leave a child anywhere in harm's way?

Posted by: Virginia Location: jewett on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Good thing wasn't a PITBULL or been DEAD BABY for sure. STUPID MOM.

Posted by: Harry Location: Waco on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Once again people should not be allowed to have dangerous dogs like Rotweiler in any home period. The parents should be charged with attemped murder, that what you are asking for when you this type of dog in the home. P.S. don't give me animal rights bull!!!!

Posted by: dmg Location: waco on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Woman, how dumb can you be????????? Give me your baby! I hope CPS takes child away and puts the sweet baby in a loving home.

Posted by: jeff Location: bell on Jun 18, 2008 at 08:01 PM
we hear time after time about these dogs hurting kids but people keep leaving them around kids. Are people just not getting it. I'm tired of hearing my dog has never hurt anyone well guess what I never drank a glass of tea until the first time and I will keep drinking it. What I'm getting at, its going to happen..... Wake up!

Posted by: DLB Location: Kempner on Jun 18, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Okay, so why not put the baby in his crib, or in the least in his carseat and take him into the bathroom with you? Seriously????

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