Southern Alberta man facing animal cruelty charges after dog found dead: RCMP
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A southern Alberta man is facing charges connected to an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was found dead.
A southern Alberta man is facing charges in connection to an animal cruelty investigation where a dog was found dead.
In a news release Tuesday, Pincher Creek RCMP said it received a complaint about cruelty to an animal on March 2.
RCMP told CTV News someone alleged a man had been seen abusing a dog while on a walk. Police responded to the area but could not locate them.
The dog was then found dead the next day behind a business, RCMP said. Police believe the dog was a puppy, around 12 weeks old.
Following investigation, a 34-year-old man from Pincher Creek was arrested and charged with:
He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Pincher Creek on March 7.