The family dog got shot during a police chase in South Philadelphia on Friday.
Police were going after a guy on foot. He ran into a house and officers followed.
The homeowner's dog attacked one of the officers and the officer shot the dog, according to police.
According to police, it wasn't a random house -- they say the suspect they were chasing knew the homeowner.
The wounded pet, a big dog, according to the cops, was taken to the vet.
