WINDHAM – An 18-month-old boy from Windham was injured and taken to Maine Medical Center Monday afternoon after being bit in the face by the family’s pit bull.

According to Windham police Lt. David DeGruchy, the incident happened at 12:58 p.m. Monday at 549 Roosevelt Trail. The family’s name is being withheld. The child was bitten after the dog broke free from being tied up. It is unclear whether the incident took place inside or outside the home or what provoked the dog.

“My understanding is the boy is doing fine and will recover,” DeGruchy said.

The dog, which was owned by the victim’s grandparent, was taken by the owner to nearby Lake Region Animal Hospital for euthanization. The dog’s head was sent to the state lab in Augusta for rabies testing, DeGruchy said.

“Even though the dog’s owner said it recently had a rabies shot, there wasn’t any paperwork to confirm that, so just in case, they’re sending it up to Augusta for testing,” DeGruchy said.