Oklahoma Dog Adoption: Key Steps Every First-Time Pet Owner Must Take

There's no feeling quite like the one you get when you think you've found the perfect pet to bring home. Those first days with them can be some of the most exciting and intimate experiences.

Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for a family in Noble, Oklahoma when they recently adopted a shelter dog named Polo. After only 48 hours, the new dog attacked their 4-year-old son who is non-verbal with autism.

Despite the unfortunate situation, Polo's actions shouldn't determine the fate of several other shelter dogs still waiting for a good home. There are a few things that can help every family bring in a new pet; maybe some of these suggestions could've helped the Cleveland County family.

Noble Animal Shelter rescue mauls 5-year-old, despite being described as "great with children."

Stephanie Lowther and Colby Barker in Cleveland County Oklahoma recently adopted Polo, a fixed adult male dog, from the Noble Animal Shelter. Polo had already been at the shelter for two months and the staff at the shelter said that he showed no signs of aggression towards other animals or humans, according to KWTV - News 9.

Something happened within 48 hours that led to the family's child, George, to being brutally attacked by Polo. As much as Polo looked to be a sweet, caring dog with an ideal demeanor for a family, something had to have spurred on an attack like this that seemed completely out of the blue.

We don't know what the family in Cleveland County did to introduce Polo to George or the rest of the family. But we do know that there are several things that every family should consider before bringing in a new dog to their home.