A man is facing criminal charges after a dog was stabbed Saturday in the parking lot of a Giant Tiger in Brockville, Ont.

Brockville police said they were called to a chip wagon in a parking lot on Central Avenue at about 1:50 p.m.

An employee of the chip truck had thrown a couple of french fries to two dogs in the area, police said.

While a smaller dog was eating its share, a larger dog began nipping at the small dog. That's when, according to police, the owner of the small dog pulled out a knife and began stabbing the larger dog "numerous times."

The dog was taken to an animal hospital where it was stitched up and listed in stable condition, police said.

A 40-year-old Brockville man was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and causing damage or injury to an animal.