LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being attacked by numerous dogs in Lockport.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office says they received a 911 call that the child was being attacked by the family's dogs at a home on Glendale Drive around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.
Deputies and EMS personnel arrived on scene and provided first aid to the child. The child was then taken to Oishei Children's Hospital, where she is in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
The SPCA of Niagara took possession of four dogs. Their Executive Director, Amy Lewis says there are no reports of animal cruelty, but remind people about responsible ownership.
"In light of this tragedy, SPCA officials would like to express the importance of responsible, adult supervision and management of dogs living with or around children at all times. Tested, multi-layered management techniques should be employed, and dogs never left with novice handlers. Accidents, even with very experienced owners, can happen quickly and the results can be devastating."
She says if there are any charges, that they will be handled by outside agencies.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office is still investigating.