Mum's horror after family dog leaves young son, 2, with life-changing injuries

A mum has shared horrifying pictures of how their beloved family dog almost tore off their tot's face despite them being 'best friends'. Jodie Griffiths is warning that even 'trusted' pets can maim children.

Jodie, 35, was at work on December 27 when she received the heart-stopping call from her partner that their two-year-old son Romy had been seriously bitten. The tot and his siblings had been playing in the living room with their new flying helicopters toys while eight-year-old family dog Blizzard slept on the couch nearby.

Romy's dad, Daniel Griffiths, 32, had only looked away for a second before the tot screamed out in agony and he turned back to find him covered in blood after a single bite tore through his nose. Distressing photos show how little Romy was left with deep lacerations across his nose and face, a fractured jaw and even missing teeth from the attack.

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The parents say the dog, who was their son's 'best friend', had never been aggressive before, leaving them convinced he had been startled awake by the flying toy and lunged at the tot's face in shock. Since the attack was put down to an accident the couple were allowed to keep Blizzard, however Jodie admits she would never 'trust' him again so they were forced to give up their beloved pet.

The ultrasound assistant has now shared shocking photos of her son's injuries to warn other parents about the risk of dog attacks, even with trusted family pets. Jodie said: "The kids were playing in the front room with their flying helicopters and the dog was asleep on the chair.

"My partner had got up to go to the kitchen but didn't even get to the kitchen - he