MIAMI COUNTY — A 6-year-old girl is recovering after being attacked by a dog in Miami County over the weekend.
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A Miami County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to a home on Piqua Troy Road, in Staunton Twp., Saturday morning on an animal complaint.
A 6-year-old girl had been attacked by a dog and taken to the hospital.
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Chief Deputy Steve Lord told News Center 7 that the girl’s injuries required surgery, but were not considered life-threatening.
The dog involved belonged to a visiting family member.
No charges have been filed at this time, according to Lord.
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