Toddler hospitalized after being attacked by 5 dogs in Johnson County

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 18: Dogs are kept in cages at the Harris County Pets animal shelter on July 18, 2022 in Houston, Texas (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas - A 3-year-old child was hospitalized Tuesday after being attacked by five dogs in Johnson County.

What we know:

Officers responded to a call in which a woman reported that her 3-year-old had been attacked by multiple dogs and was bleeding, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

Five dogs were involved in the attack.

The child was taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.

Deputies identified the owners of the dogs. The owners have until Tuesday evening to drop the animals off at a quarantine facility. Officials said the owners are cooperating and plan to meet the deadline.

The dogs will be observed and evaluated while in quarantine.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said what breed the dogs were or what led to the attack.

The child’s identity has not been released due to their age.