By Brittny MejiaLos Angeles TimesPASADENA, Calif. — A Pasadena police dog is recovering at home after being injured by a burglary suspect in the city on Christmas Day. The suspect, who police said threw a metal object that slashed the 2-year-old dog’s snout, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and injuring a peace officer’s animal. There were “multiple” announcements for the man to exit, Sanchez said, “but the suspect refused to come out.” A Pasadena K-9 Unit responded around 1:30 p.m. and later found the suspect in a large storage room. When the suspect still refused to exit, the K-9, a Dutch shepherd named Rex, was deployed. Sanchez said the suspect began throwing objects at the dog, resulting in a 2-inch-long laceration to his snout.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 27, 2023 20:20 UTC