Overview

• The child sustained wounds to her face, glutes and right leg and remains under close observation at Hospital de Niños Dr. Orlando Alassia
• Police classified the case as canine bite injuries and Fiscal Dra. Arri has ordered forensic medical assessments to determine owner negligence
• The five-year-old male pitbull has been identified as the family pet and no arrests or animal seizures have been made
• This is the fourth attack by a potentially dangerous dog breed in Santa Fe Province during July 2025, underscoring enforcement gaps in local containment laws
• Health authorities and behavior specialists are urging mandatory muzzling, leashing and municipal registration for high-risk breeds