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A four-year-old boy is in hospital after being bitten by at least two large dogs on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a home in the 0 to 100 block of Castleridge Way N.E. around 3:10 p.m. When they arrived, they found the boy had suffered multiple bites. He was transported to hospital in serious condition. EMS said his injuries are not considered life-threatening. There were no other reports of injuries at the scene. Later in the afternoon, Bylaw Services peacefully took the two
large dogs out of the home, without muzzles and one at a time. The dogs howled as they were transported away. Renny Chapman, a neighbour, said he’s seen the dogs around before. They’ve escaped several times, in fact. “They didn’t seem vicious or anything, but I’ve seen them get away a couple of times,” he explained. “I drove by there once in the morning, and the door was open, so nobody knew they got out.” Police said the attack happened in the backyard of a home, but it’s unknown what led to the attack or what relationship the boy might have with the dogs. Chapman believes there are two families living in the home — one upstairs and one in the downstairs suite — but they all seemed like decent people every time he’s spoken with them. He confirmed he’s seen a young boy who appears to live in the home.