It happened around 1:50 Sunday morning on the 4100 block of Greeby Street.
A sister of the homeowner reported that her brother and cousin left to go to a nearby store.
Two other people were still inside the home when three or four men stormed in asked "Where is the safe? and demanded money.
One of the suspects was armed and shot a 19-month-old pit-bull in the eye. The men fled the scene without taking anything.
The dog was later taken to the vet and had to be put down.
"My brother was really, really close with him - that was his heart. My brother just got the call that they can't save the dog and is heartbroken," said Alexis Rich.
A neighbor told Action News that the dog was very friendly and well-liked by everyone.
"It's just a hateful and despicable thing if you think about it. I'm an animal lover - I'm just appalled," said Chris Dubeck, neighbor
Meanwhile it's the second home invasion in Tacony within 24 hours. Police say another incident happened around 4:00 Saturday morning on the 4800 block of Longshore Avenue.
Five men wearing hoodies and masks order a victim inside of his home. The victim was allegedly pistol whipped with the gun and threatened.
The men took cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene.
No word on any arrests in either crime at this time.
