From WWAY newschannel:

BENTON, La. A Louisiana mother says it was a pet ferret, not a pit bull
puppy, that gnawed off four of her infant daughter's toes. But a city
official says the woman's husband is still blaming the dog....

http://www.wwaytv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=5842824&nav=menu70_2

and

Child maimed by puppy released from hospital
December 20, 2006
By Loresha Wilson
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[Stories shortened here due to copyright concerns. Both of the above
stories were shown with the one link just above.  BIG]

The Bossier City infant who had four toes gnawed by a pit bull puppy has
been discharged from the hospital but remains in state custody.

Three of the 4-month-old girl's toes were bitten off and a fourth had
to be removed, Bossier City spokesman Mark Natale said. Authorities
believe the couple's 6-week-old puppy is responsible. A ferret also was
in the house.
<http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061220/BREAKINGNEWS/61220010/1002/NEWS>

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