A 7-year-old relative was locked in a dog cage under the Christmas tree by their mom.

According to court documents, a woman by the name of Rose Marie Anderson is facing serious charges after allegedly subjecting a seven-year-old girl to horrific treatment. It is said that Anderson locked the young girl in a dog cage for hours on end, right underneath a Christmas tree in her apartment located in Harris County, Texas.

Not only that, but Anderson also reportedly used zip-ties to restrain the girl, duct-taped her mouth shut, and even kicked her while she was trapped in the cage. It's truly disturbing to think about the fear and pain this child must have endured. The reason behind Anderson's actions? She claimed to be disciplining the girl for her behavior at school, according to the court documents obtained by KTRK.

As a result of her actions, Anderson has been charged with injury to a child and unlawful restraint. Records show that she and the girl are relatives and that Anderson is a single mother working three jobs. This incident took place around December 13th on Dixie Drive near the South Side of Houston. Thanks to an electronic tip, Anderson was arrested and appeared in Harris County Magistrate on Sunday.

The child, thankfully, is now safe in foster care and receiving the care she needs. Melissa Lanford, spokesperson for the Texas Department of Family Services, stated that CPS is investigating the abuse allegations alongside law enforcement. As for Anderson, her bond was set at $10,000 and she posted it on Monday. The gravity of her alleged actions has shaken the community, including Anderson's neighbor Allante Ricks, who has a five-year-old daughter of her own.

Ricks expressed her shock and disbelief at the news, stating that she could never imagine putting her child in a cage like an animal. She empathized with the young victim, acknowledging the trauma that this experience must have caused her. Ricks also shared her hope that the child will be able to move past this traumatic event and heal.

This incident is eerily similar to another case earlier this year, where a mother in Buffalo, New York allegedly locked her two-year-old son in a homemade cage covered in human feces. It's horrifying to think that a child could be subjected to such inhumane treatment. It's a reminder for all of us to be vigilant and report any signs of abuse we may witness. Our children deserve to be protected and treated with love and care.

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