Dad Stabs Dog to Protect Baby at Market | Portland News

A dad in Coos Bay, Oregon, stabbed an unleashed dog in self-defense after it attacked him and his 9-day-old baby at a farmers market. The incident sparked chaos as onlookers harassed the family, even blocking and hitting their car while they called 911. The dog’s owner claimed he’d only stepped away briefly, and the victim dog is expected to recover. Police confirmed the father’s account, reinforcing the critical need for leashed dogs in public spaces — a tense moment that turned a peaceful outing into a life-or-death emergency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b1eb1ac74f93d4a