W. Pa. man charged with cutting off dog's head

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man is facing animal-cruelty charges after he allegedly used a machete to decapitate his mother’s Chihuahua.

Authorities say they were called to the home at about 6 p.m. Wednesday. Police say 30-year-old Matthew Ondo’s parents showed them the remains of the dog named Izzy along with a bloody machete.

According to a criminal complaint, Ondo at first denied killing the dog, then claimed the devil did it. Ondo’s parents told police their son is an unemployed drug addict who has emotional problems.

Ondo is at the Allegheny County jail, unable to post $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26.