A child was transported to a hospital after being attacked by a dog.

The Caney Police Department received a 911 call from a caller at 201 West 9th Street. The caller reported that their child had been attacked by a dog and were requesting emergency assistance. Caney Police arrived first and assisted with the injured child, until ambulance personnel arrived on scene. The two year old child was treated for facial injuries and transported to Bartlesville and later transferred to a Tulsa hospital.

A Caney Police Officer and Animal Control Officer attempted to catch the dog that attacked the child. The dog was aggressive towards the officers and attempted to attack them. A Caney Police Officer was forced to put the dog down, due to the dog being so aggressive.

The dog was taken and is being sent for rabies testing.