Little Kirksville boy attacked by chained dog

MISSOURI -- KTVO was contacted by a concerned viewer about a boy who suffered dog bite injuries in Kirksville.

Kirksville police say the dog was properly chained on its owner's property on Martha Street when the boy went onto the property Thursday to try to pet the dog.  The boy suffered five bite marks on his face and torn skin on the side of his neck.

The dog is under a 10-day quarantine. It will be checked during that time for any signs of rabies. The owner of the Labrador Retriever were sent a vicious animal letter and have 10 days to comply with city law.

Under municipal guidelines, an animal would not be put down unless the release of the animal would create a continuing public safety hazard.

(KTVO - July 10, 2014)