Lab Puppy Kills 2 Month Old Baby

[Rudys Mom]

How very sad!

[red98vett]

Omg How Awful

[kay6688]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

That's exactly what I was thinking! A puppy and an infant have lost their lives- Where were the parents while this baby was being "attacked"? The screaming had to be horrible.

EXACTLY!

[jencar98]

This happened in my hometown, only about 30 mins from me. There has been a lot of speculation locally, about the parents and grandmother, as to exactly what they were doing while this happened.

I know on every infant seat, baby swing, high chair or anything to do with small children, there is normally a warning about "not leaving child unattended", obviously they didn't pay any attention to the warning. And, didn't have the common sense to not leave an infant and puppy together in the same room unattended.

Tragically because of the parent's neglect, a poor little baby has died, and an innocent (probably only playing) puppy has been euthanized. Neither had to happen.

I'm sure there is more to the story, there has to be.

[marcerella02]

just to add.. the puppy was 6 weeks. I saw a newsclip of the puppy being removed from the house... he was the size of our yorkies... something is NOT adding up and that dog did not deserve to be put to sleep.

and i mean NO sterotyping or generalization here but the mother of the baby is 17. Perhaps no one told her you can't leave a baby alone? wellt hat's can't be it.. it is basic knowledge you can't leave a baby alone... this whole thing is so upsetting...

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by jencar98

This happened in my hometown, only about 30 mins from me. There has been a lot of speculation locally, about the parents and grandmother, as to exactly what they were doing while this happened.

I know on every infant seat, baby swing, high chair or anything to do with small children, there is normally a warning about "not leaving child unattended", obviously they didn't pay any attention to the warning. And, didn't have the common sense to not leave an infant and puppy together in the same room unattended.

Tragically because of the parent's neglect, a poor little baby has died, and an innocent (probably only playing) puppy has been euthanized. Neither had to happen.

I'm sure there is more to the story, there has to be.

I hope this isnt let go and parents are subject to a FULL investigation.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by diggy4

I hope this isnt let go and parents are subject to a FULL investigation.

there HAS to be child neglect charges... there HAS to be... this isn't rocket science.... my blood is boiling over this...

[Yorkieforme]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

there HAS to be child neglect charges... there HAS to be... this isn't rocket science.... my blood is boiling over this...

I totally agree here....the "adults" in that house need to be held accountable....it seriously can not end with the puppy being destroyed.
Charges should be laid to the parent(s) who left the poor baby unattended!

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by jencar98

This happened in my hometown, only about 30 mins from me. There has been a lot of speculation locally, about the parents and grandmother, as to exactly what they were doing while this happened.

I know on every infant seat, baby swing, high chair or anything to do with small children, there is normally a warning about "not leaving child unattended", obviously they didn't pay any attention to the warning. And, didn't have the common sense to not leave an infant and puppy together in the same room unattended.

Tragically because of the parent's neglect, a poor little baby has died, and an innocent (probably only playing) puppy has been euthanized. Neither had to happen.

I'm sure there is more to the story, there has to be.

I think you're right. What a horrible tragedy but man - where WAS the mom when this happened ? I can't imagine ever leaving a baby alone in a swing.. never mind in a room with 2 dogs.....

[BamaFan121s]

I don't see a pup that young, regardless of breed, "attacking" anything. ANY breed can attack, but the age of the dog alone makes me think the whole story is not known.

[Wigfur]

You are not getting the entire story you are very correct. But they will not release the rest of the story until they have interviewed the rest of the invovled people and finish processing what collected at the site. They released the babies name this morning. here is the story they ran....
TULSA, Okla. - Police have released the name of the baby who police say was mauled to death by a puppy Monday morning. The victim was identified as two-month old Zane Alen Earles.

The black Labrador Retriever puppy suspected of killing the baby boy was euthanized at the Tulsa Animal Shelter at the request of police.

Police and animal shelter staff took photographs of the puppy but it's not clear if officials also took bite impressions.

A pug and two cats were also removed from the home. They're being held at the Tulsa Animal Shelter at 3031 N. Erie Avenue.

EMSA was called to a home at near Evanston and 102nd Place on Monday morning. Paramedics say the baby boy was dead when they arrived. Tulsa Police were then called to the scene.

Investigators say the baby's mother, father, and grandmother were at home when the mauling took place. Officers say the infant was left unattended in a swing and was bitten by the puppy.


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Jencar, where are you located? I'm in Tulsa and you are right hon, lots more to the story. Heartbreaking. I can't believe this.

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I think you're right. What a horrible tragedy but man - where WAS the mom when this happened ? I can't imagine ever leaving a baby alone in a swing.. never mind in a room with 2 dogs.....

I don't know Vee, and I agree about leaving a baby alone in a swing or with dogs. The local speculation, because of the "looks" of the parents and grandma has been drug usage. Which is a wrong assumption, not everyone with blue or orange hair and tattoos are drug abusers, as well as, not all 17 year old moms are irresponsible and neglectful.

[Wigfur]

They did not give the age of the father,but the mother is 17 and the father does not look very old either...

father in black shirt

Mom in hoodie.

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I don't see a pup that young, regardless of breed, "attacking" anything.

me either. Unless a child was left screaming and the lab instinct kicked in to save him and he actually killed the baby trying to get it out of swing and save him? There is a lot to certain breeds and instinct IMO and a Lab is known to be a saver not a killer. Not to say all dogs hold true to their breed. Many Pitbulls think they are lap dogs but the insticnt to save and help is so far bred in the Lab breed I find it hard to believe he maliciously attacked.

The whole story is a bit fishy for me.

[Wigfur]

Originally Posted by jencar98

I don't know Vee, and I agree about leaving a baby alone in a swing or with dogs. The local speculation, because of the "looks" of the parents and grandma has been drug usage. Which is a wrong assumption, not everyone with blue or orange hair and tattoos are drug abusers, as well as, not all 17 year old moms are irresponsible and neglectful.

I agree that speculation was made VERY early on.