03/15/2025
If anyone has any information regarding this dog attack on a young child please call the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. This is such a tragic story
Update March 18, 2025: Thank you to the members of the community that assisted us in this important investigation and for everyone that shared our message. Yesterday, the owner of the dog involved called our Animal Control Unit and made arrangements to meet with them this morning. We were able to speak with owner and observe the dog in his home. The owner is cooperating with all safety and quarantine requirements Animal Control is placing on the dog.
NEWS RELEASE
Animal Control Investigates Dog Attack
[March 15, 2025, Bel Air, MD] A 4-year-old boy is recovering after being seriously injured in a dog attack. Members of the Harford County Animal Control Unit of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the attack and searching for the dog and the owner.
On March 11, 2025, Animal Control Officers were called to investigate an incident that led to the young child being the victim of a dog attack. Our initial investigation indicates that at approximately, 5:30 pm, the boy was with his father on the playground in the area of Mayfield Drive and Marcie Court when, for reasons still unknown, a leashed dog began an attack on the child, during a consensual encounter. The child was transported by Harford County EMS to the hospital for treatment of his injuries and has since been released.
At this time, the search to locate the dog and owner is still active. The dog is believed to be a German Shepherd mix, with a male owner, who lives in the adjacent neighborhood. Time is of the essence, and anyone with information or video evidence that could aid in this investigation is urged to please call Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505.
