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Dog That Bit Boy's Ear Off May Be Euthanized

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BRADENTON (CBSMiami/AP) — The life a black lab mix named Padi who bit parts of a child's ear off is now in the hands of a Bradenton hearing officer.

The officer has until the end of July to issue an opinion as to whether Padi should be euthanized.

Padi bit a 4-year-old boy at The Pet Clinic in Bradenton.

The 4-year old boy was visiting The Pet Clinic in Bradenton with his baby-sitter on June 4th when the attack occurred. Padi belongs to clinic owner Paul Gartenberg.

Manatee County Animal Services took custody of Padi during an investigation under the state's Dangerous Dog Law.

The incident occurred while the boy was throwing toys to the dog.

Some 30 people attended the hearing to speak on behalf of the dog.

Officials say the boy will require additional reconstructive surgery on his ear.

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