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Mother Of Baby Girl Killed By Family Dog Pays Heartbreaking Tribute To 17-Month-Old

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Updated 11:33 23 Mar 2022 GMTPublished 11:15 23 Mar 2022 GMT

Mother Of Baby Girl Killed By Family Dog Pays Heartbreaking Tribute To 17-Month-Old

Bella-Rae Birch, aged just 17 months, was mauled to death by the animal in her family home.

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

The mother of a baby girl who was killed by her family dog has paid tribute to her daughter.

Bella-Rae Birch, aged just 17 months, was mauled to death by the animal in her family home, and has sadly passed away from her injuries.

The family have launched an appeal (
SWNS)

Mum Treysharn Bates, 23, from Merseyside - who locals say was 'crying hysterically' outside the house moments after the horror attack - has now launched an appeal.

Writing on a Gofundme page, she said: "On the 21st of March we sadly lost our gorgeous blue eyed baby girl, who was just one years of age [sic] in a tragic sudden accident.

"We are now in a position where we need to raise funds towards the most beautiful send off. Every little will help, every little is appreciated. Thank you everyone."

The attack happened at the family home (
SWNS)

Bella was tragically killed by the dog, which her family bought only a week ago, at her home in St Helens.

Police were called at 3.50pm on Monday by her family, who handed the dog over to officers when they arrived.

Neighbours frantically tried to perform CPR, but tragically Bella passed away.

Treysharn had proudly showed off her daughter when she was born in October 2020 with a picture she sent to the local newspaper. She accompanied the photo with the caption: "Bella-Rae Birch. Born on the 11th of October 2020, weighing a gorgeous 6lb 7oz.

"Taking me a super fast 12 minutes of pushing too give birth too her." [sic]

Neighbours frantically tried to perform CPR, but tragically Bella passed away (
SWNS)

Merseyside Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the death and the dog was 'humanely' put down.

Forensic examinations are being carried out to determine the dog's breed and if it was banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991), it's illegal to own the following breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro.

Featured Image Credit: SWNS

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Lucy Devine
Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot. Get in touch at [email protected].

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