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« on: October 01, 2005, 10:26:32 am »
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Crawfordsville First-Grader in Stable Condition after Pit Bull Attack
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Updated 9/30/2005 at 20:49:47
Three pit bulls that attacked a Montgomery County first grader are under quarantine. John Masarick III was attacked as he got off a school bus Thursday. Police say his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The dogs were seized by the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. The league cited the dogs' owner for not having proper vaccinations.
Bus driver Brenda Stumph freed the boy from the dogs' grip and kicked one of the animals to keep it from entering the bus.
"I picked up the boy like this and we're running and the dogs jumping up and grabbing hold of the kids belly," said Stumph. "I'm trying to run back to the bus and they're nipping at me and they're just out for blood."
The dogs' owner refused to talk, but had previously told the Animal Welfare League that children had been throwing objects at his dogs and bothering them recently. He faces three additional citations for failure to restrain his animals.
The male dog is expected to be destroyed and checked for rabies. Officials will decide if the female dog will also be put down after the quarantine period. John Masarick is a student at Sugar Creek Elementary School. He is expected to make a full recovery.
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