Overview
- Alexis Higham says a loose pit bull attacked her four-year-old daughter, Carina Palladino, during an October 4 walk in Mentor, Ohio.
- Higham reports using a water bottle and a plant pot to pry the dog off; Carina underwent reconstructive surgery and Higham received stitches to her hand.
- A City of Mentor spokesperson, as reported by TV Shows Ace, says the dog was voluntarily surrendered and euthanized, with the investigation still ongoing.
- Recent coverage recounts the family's continuing trauma, with Carina reportedly frightened by barking and both mother and child experiencing nightmares.
- A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover medical expenses and lost income during the family's recovery.