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Calgary boy recovering after being attacked by dogs

Jan 4, 2017 | 10:13 AM

CALGARY — A four-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries in hospital after being attacked by two dogs on Tuesday.

Police say the attack happened at around 3:10 p.m. at a home in the 0 to 100 block of Castleridge Way N.E.

Investigators said the four-year-old boy was initially in life-threatening condition but is now listed in serious condition at Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Officials confirm the child was attacked in the backyard of the home

Paramedics said the child had injuries on his entire body including punctures, tears and bites, saying the boy will require extensive treatment.

On Wednesday the City of Calgary said two tickets had been issued against the owner of the dogs under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. The maximum fine is $10,000.

Both German Shepherds, a male and female, were seized by Calgary Community Standards, which is leading the investigation.

The animals are being held pending a hearing which will determine if they are vicious and should be euthanized.

The northeast home had multiple “beware of dog” signs posted.