Man Charged After Stabbing Dog | Pittsburgh News

A shocking animal cruelty case unfolded in Pittsburgh when Corey Hayward allegedly stabbed a dog named Champ multiple times after an argument with the owner. Found kneeling over the injured pup, Hayward reportedly taunted the animal before being arrested. The owner, without transportation, had to leave Champ with animal control to get emergency care — a heartbreaking choice forced by circumstance. Hayward now faces aggravated animal cruelty charges, while Champ’s recovery is the focus of hope amid this brutal incident that underscores how deeply pets are loved and how devastating their suffering can be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e463c6c814d169e