Three young girls were mauled by a "monster" seven-and-a-half stone XL bully dog in Norfolk, with one child bitten down to the bone during the horrific attack.
The incident occurred in Costessey on March 7 last year when the family pet named Karma turned.
Victoria Hewitt, 42, was at home with her two children, aged eight and four, as well as an 11-year-old friend when the dog became violent.
The eight-year-old suffered "significant" injuries, including a deep wound on her arm that went down to the bone.
The mother tried to distract the XL bully with ham
All three girls required medical treatment for bite and puncture wounds following the terrifying ordeal.
The attack began when a knock at the door caused Karma to act in a "very aggressive and violent way" before she "went" for the eight-year-old, Norwich Crown Court heard.
Hewitt attempted to distract the animal with ham, but this failed to stop the attack.
The dog then began targeting the child as the other two girls screamed, before turning on them as well.
All three girls were bitten as they ran for the door, with the eight-year-old eventually managing to flee upstairs with her toddler brother, who was in his cot during the incident.
The XL bully had previously belonged to Hewitt's ex-partner, who left the dog with her.
A neighbour helped Hewitt restrain Karma, holding the dog on the floor and telling everyone to get out of the house.
When police arrived at the scene, Hewitt screamed at officers to "shoot the dog".
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GETTYThe court heard that Hewitt had taken precautions with the animal, including installing a pen and stairgates in the home.
Judge Anthony Bate later commented that these safety measures were "well-intended" but ultimately "inadequate" to prevent the attack.
Hewitt appeared in court on May 6, having admitted to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury.
The mother received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
