TROY, NY - A police dog was stabbed 12 times while biting a burglary suspect, authorities said.
Norbi, a Belgian Malinois, was stabbed during an early morning pursuit Wednesday of a man suspected of trying to break into homes in the upstate New York city of Troy, the city's police department said in a statement.
According to the department, Norbi and his handler were attempting to take the suspect into custody in a wooded area when the suspect stabbed Norbi with a knife.
The suspect was caught by police officers and sent to a hospital to be treated for a dog bite.
Norbi was rushed to a veterinarian and was able to walk out of the medical building with a police handler later in the day.
"Canine Norbi is expected to make a full recovery and will be returning to active duty after a period of rest and rehabilitation," the Troy Police Department posted on Facebook.
The suspect limped into city court and pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including felony burglary and misdemeanor injuring a police animal.
Another officer involved in catching the suspect broke his foot, police said.
Associated Press wire services helped contribute to this report.