Family heartbreak as newborn baby mauled to death by "jealous" dog
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<p>A family has been left in shock after a newborn baby has been mauled to death by the family's dog.</p>
<p>12-day-old Elon was attacked in Doncaster, northern England by a chow chow cross.</p>
<p>The baby suffered from serious injuries and was taken to the hospital but later died.</p>
<p>The family had celebrated the birth of Elon by posting pictures on Facebook, with mother Abigail and father Stephen commenting “Our gorgeous baby boy. Love him to bits”.</p>
<p>The couple were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the attack, but have both been released on bail.</p>
<p>The baby's uncle said that the baby had been lying in his bassinette when the dog ran inside after escaping from a pen in the yard.</p>
<p>The father and uncle tried to save the baby, but to no avail.</p>
<p>“It was horrible and we’re all in total shock,” the uncle said.</p>
<p>“My sister is in bits. She’s lost her baby.</p>
<p>“Teddy’s not a dangerous dog... I think he was jealous when the baby came along.</p>
<p>“Or maybe he thought the baby was a toy – he was a tiny thing.”</p>
<p>One of Abigail's closest friends said that the mum was a "brilliant" parent.</p>
<p>“She loves dogs and would never have a dog around the kids if she thought they were dangerous,” the friend said.</p>
<p>Ellis' other three children were at the house at the time of the attack.</p>
<p>The dog has been removed from the home as investigations continue.</p>
<p><em>Photo credits: </em><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/newborn-baby-mauled-to-death-by-familys-jealous-dog-c-1323940" target="_blank" class="editor-rtflink">7News</a></em></p>
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