Boy, 6, mauled by dog at Hamilton Cty. Humane Society

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) - A 6-year-old Noblesville boy was attacked by a pit bull mix dog Tuesday afternoon.

The attacked happened inside the Hamilton County Humane Society shelter in the 1700 block of Pleasant Street in Noblesville. The boy was visiting there with his aunt.

The shelter executive director says the boy was not properly supervised.

According to the dog bite report, the attack was unprovoked. Workers at the Humane Society say the dog, named Guido, was in a visitation room that had a no access sign on the door.

The dog was in seclusion because he has a back injury. The boy opened the door to the room. The dog escaped and then attacked the boy.

According to the report, the boy’s aunt did not see the dog until the animal was on the boy.

Paramedics took the boy to St. Vincent Hospital where he was treated for injuries to his face, hand, wrist, ankle and foot. The 6-year-old received dozens of stitches.

He is back at home having been released from the hospital. The boy's mother told 24-Hour News 8 the family has hired a lawyer.

Humane Society workers moved the dog into quarantine for a ten day period.