Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Department deputies were called to a home in Dover Township on July 2nd. The initial 911 call was silent. However, dispatchers were able to speak with the mother during a second call. She informed dispatchers that their family dog had fatally attacked her 1-year-old daughter, Blakely Blosser.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they found Blakely suffering multiple bites to her face and throat.
Blakely's mother said they were just walking into the home when the family pit bull suddenly attacked Blakely. She stated she attempted to stop the attack but was unsuccessful. Deputies noted that the mother did appear to have defensive wounds.
The mother told deputies the dog had never attacked anyone but had exhibited signs of aggression towards other dogs.
According to reports, the dog was not immediately confiscated but rather put down by Blakely's father when he arrived at the home.
Authorities say the case will be reviewed by prosecutors but charges are not likely.
Our thoughts are with the family of Blakely Blosser.
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