Dogs 'ripped scalp off' girl ,7, in brutal attack as family speak out

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT The fundraiser said Patricias father and brothers remained by her side throughout her hospital stay - it has so far reached $4,000

02:40, 03 Jul 2026

[Patricias father and brothers remained by her side throughout her time in hospital,]

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Patricias father and brothers remained by her side throughout her time in hospital(Image: GoFundMe)

A number of dogs have caused a 7-year-old girl suffered significant injuries to her scalp and legs after authorities say she was attacked by multiple dogs.

The child, identified by her family as Patricia, was attacked around 12:30 p.m. local time on June 27 in the area of Barham Avenue and Bosque Avenue near Corning, according to a Tehama County Sheriffs Office press release. Her condition was unknown at the time of the sheriffs offices June 27 release.

A GoFundMe has since been organised by Patricias grandmother, Monica Edmiston, to raise money to support the little girl's recovery.

[Patricia, was attacked at around 12:30 p.m. on June 27 in the area of Barham Avenue and Bosque Avenue near Corning]

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Patricia, was attacked at around 12:30 p.m. on June 27 in the area of Barham Avenue and Bosque Avenue near Corning(Image: GoFundMe)

The dogs ripped her scalp off and left her with numerous wounds all over her body, Edmiston wrote on the fundraiser. Patricia is an incredibly strong little girl, and her resilience is inspiring everyone around her.

The fundraiser said Patricias father and brothers remained by her side throughout her time in hospital, sleeping in their car in Sacramento to stay close to her while seeking help with gas, food and other basic necessities.

In an update shared on the fundraiser, Edmiston said Patricia had been discharged from the hospital on June 30. It reads: "Our little warrior Patricia made it home today. She is happy to be back with her family, but she has a long road ahead of her.

According to the Tehama County Sheriffs Office, deputies interviewed witnesses at the scene. Six dogs believed to have been involved were seized as evidence and taken to the Tehama County Animal Shelter.

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The investigation remains ongoing and authorities have said additional information will be released as it becomes available. No arrests or citations have been made.

The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricias family with expenses during her recovery.

You can donate tot eh GoFundme Page by clicking here.

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