Our pet of the week segments always feature an animal in need, but, this week, that need is especially great.

A man who is accused of stabbing a Houston Police K-9 while evading officers following a robbery has bonded out, according to court documents.

In this Aug. 28, 2020, photo provided by the USDA Forest Service, is an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois named Ice, a highly decorated U.S. Forest Service police dog, the day after he suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California. (USDA Forest Service via AP)SACRAMENTO, Calif. A highly decorated U.S. Forest Service police dog suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California. What's more, it's the second time the dog, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois named Ice, recovered after being seriously injured on the job. The dog, which had been wearing a protective vest, was released later that afternoon, and federal prosecutors are still considering charges. Ice had multiple stab wounds that were more severe during a similar raid in 2016, the agency said.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – It's December and that means the weather can be fierce, especially in South Dakota. That's why members of the Rapid City Police Department decided to buy new snow boots for one of its team members, a police dog. Officers can be heard encouraging Jary, who eventually seemed to get the hang of his paw wear. If you take them out into the elements, make sure they're properly bundled up.