Yesterdays blog made light of prey animals co-existing peacefully with what would normally be prey.
Today's news that the family Husky killed a 6 day old infant in Rhode Island shows us just how real this danger can be. What a horrible tragedy and my heart goes out to the family.

It is believed that the Husky experienced what is known as predatory drift. In this very sad case it was the baby who was most likely perceived as prey when it made a noise. In the case of predatory drift, dogs loose control and act on pure instinct. You may have seen it yourself when a small dog cries out and is in turn attacked. Sometimes predatory drift can even occur between two dogs that are known to each other.
While I made light of "not eating family members", I feel my timing was off and I apologize for making light of such a potentially serious situation. When it comes to babies and kids and dogs you can never be too cautious.
Boston.com has a very well written article concerning this incident, but you must go the site and become a member to view it.
Take care!