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"Three days after a dog attacked and killed a 4-year-old girl in Houma, the breed of dog remains unclear.Police in Houma, identified the dog (Niko) as a 2-year-old pit bull, weighing 130 pounds.But the death of Mia DeRouen has raised a heated debate about the dog's breed.Ken Foster, with The Sula Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting responsible pit bull ownership throughout New Orleans, said the dog is listed as an \"American Bully\" on the site bullypedia.net.Learn more about the American Bully breed from the American Bully Kennel Club. Click here to learn moreWDSU continues to push for additional information from authorities conducting the investigation.\u00A0 But at this time, an update about the dog's official breed has not been made available.According to the Houma Police Department and Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter, the dog is not being tested for steroids.\u00A0 However shelter officials did test the dog for rabies.The police department did confirm a second dog, also identified as a pit bull, lived in the apartment as well.\u00A0 That dog, named Khloe, is a 6-month-old female, possibly in heat at the time.\u00A0 She is currently being cared for by shelter officials in Houma.\u00A0 Khloe was not part of the attack and showed no signs of aggression, according to police.A representative for The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or LSPCA, said they have also been contacted numerous times about the story, but said, because it is an on-going investigation and the attack did not occur in their jurisdiction, they cannot make a determination about the dog's breed.Pit bull resourceDeRouen will be laid to rest Saturday in New Iberia.\u00A0 A gathering of family and friends will happen Friday at 4 p.m. at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia.\u00A0 Visitation will continue Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.A mass will be held Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Coteau at 11 a.m.A fund has been setup to help pay for the costs of Mia's funeral.\u00A0 Click here to make a donation.Related:Dog that killed 4-year-old girl, injured mother in attack being tested for rabiesGirl, 4, killed in pit bull attack in HoumaSign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox.\u00A0Click here to sign up!13484466"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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