Dog found stabbed 17 times on Long Island

NASSAU COUNTY - A two-year-old male terrier mix named Cornell was found stabbed 17 times in Freeport, Long Island – and officials on Thursday morning announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, as well as Nassau County SPCA Board President Gary Rogers, held a press conference with updates.

"These injuries and the medical records tell us a very clear story though," Donnelly said. "It was a sharp instrument and there were at least 17 stab wounds."

Cornell was found stabbed 17 times in Long Island.

Cornell survived the attack after he was luckily found by a woman in Freeport, who brought him to an animal shelter.

"Some of the stab wounds caused his lungs to leak air between his body cavity and his lungs, and they had to be drained a number of times," Donnelly said. 

The Nassau County SPCA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to call (516)-571-7755.

Happily, Cornell has made a full recovery. He is also housebroken and is looking for a calm and quiet forever home.

The person responsible for the attack on Cornell could face a maximum of 2 years in jail if convicted.