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NOVI, Mich. – A newborn baby girl was mauled to death by a dog in Novi Tuesday morning.
The attack happened at a home near Novi and 13 Mile roads on March 17 at around 8:30 a.m.
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A source told Local 4 the family found the infant with injuries consistent with a dog mauling. The baby died from her injuries.
It’s believed the dog belonged to the family and was put down.
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There are important, potentially life-saving steps families can take when bringing a baby into a home with a dog. ASPCA has steps and tips to help with the lifestyle changes. You can view the resource here.
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Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.