SUNRISE, Fla. — A South Florida man stabbed his dog when it wouldn't stop barking, police said.
A local newspaper reported that the incident happened in November but Michael O'Brien wasn't arrested until Jan. 20, when the investigation was completed.
O’Brien was charged with cruelty to animals and was released on a $2,500 bail.
Sunrise police said the dog, named Nala, is healthy and in the custody of animal control.
According to police, O'Brien, 22, took the heavily bleeding dog to an animal clinic. He told the veterinarian the dog ran through the glass door.
Nala needed two blood transfusions and was resuscitated by CPR.
A police report said the veterinarian doubted O'Brien's account. A witness later told police O'Brien used a kitchen knife to stab Nala in the leg.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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