Girl in serious condition after dog attack in southwest Calgary neighbourhood

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly indicated child protective services was investigating. The Calgary Police Service and City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services are investigating the dog attack. We regret the error.

A child suffered serious injuries after she was attacked by two dogs on Canada Day in Bridlewood.

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According to Calgary Police Service officials, they received a call at 1:20 p.m. Saturday for a report that a six-year-old girl was attacked by two Rottweilers.

The child suffered severe injuries, and was transported to Alberta Children’s Hospital in serious, and potentially life-threatening condition.

In an email to Global News, City of Calgary bylaw confirmed the dogs have been seized, and the owner has transferred ownership of the animals to the city.

The bylaw department is currently investigating the matter alongside CPS.