9-year-old hospitalized after being attacked by family dog in Paulding County

Written by: A. Smith

Published December 29, 2025 @ 12:15 PM ET

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – A 9-year-old child was seriously injured after being bitten by a family dog Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Georgia, police said.

Officers were called to the Vista Lake Subdivision Pavilion around 12:24 p.m. after receiving reports of an animal bite, according to the Dallas Police Department. When officers and emergency responders arrived, they found the child with severe injuries and provided immediate medical aid.

The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said Monday that the child is now in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

Authorities confirmed the dog involved in the incident belonged to the child’s family. The Dallas Police Department said the investigation remains active and has not released information about the dog’s breed or what led up to the attack.

In a statement issued Saturday, police asked the community to keep the child and family in their thoughts.

“On behalf of the entire Dallas Police Department, we ask that you keep the victim and their family in your prayers as they cope with this unthinkable tragedy,” the department said.

The incident occurred in Dallas, the county seat of Paulding County.