Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Man charged after dog found hanging from a bridge

NEW YORK -- A Cattaraugus County man has been charged with animal cruelty after his dog was found hanging off of a bridge in Hinsdale.

John Bird

Sheriff's deputies say 44-year-old John Bird of Olean abandoned his dog. The terrier was left with no food or water and was later found hanging from its leash off a bridge on Underwood Road.

Bird is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

(YNN - Oct 2, 2012)

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