CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCAC) is investigating after a dog bit an individual at a house party Wednesday evening.

The human was not the only victim, however. According to officials, the dog was also bitten by an unknown person.

A report from MCAC says the incident occurred during a party at a residence on Avondale Dr. around 8:42 p.m. The woman who owns the dog was attending the birthday party and got into an altercation with the man who was celebrating his birthday.

The woman allegedly grabbed the man’s glass, slammed it down, poured out his liquor, and brandished a butter knife at him.

The homeowner then asked the woman to leave. She refused, so he reportedly grabbed her arm to escort her out. The woman’s dog (described by the complainant as a pit bull named ‘Killa’) then bit the homeowner in what officials believe was an effort to protect the woman.

The breed of the dog has not been confirmed by MCAC.

During the ensuing scuffle, the dog was bitten on the head by a human. Both bites (human and canine) drew blood, but neither injury was serious. EMS was called but left after approximately four minutes.

No one has come forward to say who bit the dog.

The incident is still under investigation. The dog is up-to-date on rabies vaccinations, but will remain under quarantine for 10 days, which is standard procedure.