Hurricane, Utah Dog That Bit 5-Year-Old to Be Euthanized After ‘Vicious’ Designation
City officials say veterinary observations of continued aggression during quarantine meet the municipal threshold for euthanasia under city code.
Overview
- Hurricane City announced it will euthanize the impounded dog after declaring it vicious following an Oct. 25 attack on a five-year-old boy.
- The child sustained serious facial injuries and was treated at St. George Regional Hospital, with no further medical updates publicly reported.
- Animal control placed the dog in a mandatory 10-day quarantine where a licensed veterinarian observed ongoing aggressive behavior.
- Officials cited Hurricane City Municipal Code 50203.D.3.B and a duty to protect public safety in explaining the decision.
- FOX 13 reported the dog as a rottweiler–German shepherd mix owned by a neighbor and said the attack occurred while children played outside a relative’s home.