Her parents had only stepped away for five minutes, leaving their 3-week-old daughter, Susannah, alone in their Grand Rapids home with the family dog. When they returned, they were met with a horrifying scene: their infant had been bitten by the pit bull, which was standing nearby with blood around its mouth.
This was no minor incident—Susannah had been viciously attacked. She was rushed to the hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries and passed away.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder: never leave an infant alone with an animal, no matter how brief the absence. Susannah had been resting in her bouncer while her parents were just outside on the porch. Despite the short time frame, the family’s healthy pit bull was able to inflict fatal injuries.
Police reported that there were three pit bulls in the home at the time, and none of them were restrained. While this tragedy involved a pit bull, it’s important to remember that any dog, regardless of breed or temperament, has the potential to harm a child. The lesson is clear: never leave a baby unsupervised with a dog, under any circumstances.
