Pit bull involved in boy's injury released to owner

A pit bull/boxer mix that reportedly bit between 60 and 70 percent of a 9-year-old's lip off was released to its owner from the New Albany-Floyd County Animal Control and Shelter on Tuesday. The incident occurred the afternoon of April 13..."". The owner has been charged with ""a class 'C' misdemeanor for harboring a non-immunized dog that causes injury."". ""'It was our hope that the dog would not be given back to its owner because it's a potential threat,' said Tony Toran, Director of city operations and president of the board of public works and safety.