Police officers in Crossville responded final night time to a home on Lee June Street off Dunbar Lane to an tried housebreaking in progress.
A lady within the residence instructed officers her canine was exterior barking lots.
She went to verify on the canine and opened her entrance door.
It was not the canine she noticed, however an unknown man standing on the porch.
She instantly closed the door and locked it.
Her husband arrived and noticed their canine affected by a reduce bleeding slightly below the attention.
Officers say the suspect struck the canine earlier than the door opened.
The male topic was sporting dark-colored pants and footwear.
The incident is below investigation.