I'm sorry. But the fault lies squarely with the parents. They went out leaving a teenager in charge of a seven year old and a baby, in a house that was not their home, with a strange dog.

The next in line for the bearing of fault is the grand parents. They bought a dog of a particular size and breed and did not treat the animal with the proper regard.

Personally I think this is a tragic demonstration of exactly how little thought these people had for their children. They bought a dog that is bred for strength through the body and jaws and thought it wouldn't be dangerous unless they wanted it to be. It's no different than leaving a loaded gun around the house.

The term 'pet' should never be used around dogs of any breed and many other animals that we share our homes with. It gives a false impression. All sorts of animals can easily cause harm if not treated with the proper respect. Even a rabbit can open an artery if you're not paying attention.

How long are people not going to be held responsible for killing their own children?