Charles Bennett charged with animal cruelty after shooting his own dog in the face

GEORGIA -- A Whitfield County man has been arrested after shooting his dog in the face.

It happened around 2:45 p.m Thursday in the Redwine Cove area in Dalton. 

Whitfield County Sheriff's deputies arrested Charles Anthony Bennett, 54.

A veterinarian at the Animal Hospital tells Channel 3 the injury is not life threatening but the dog could lose vision on one eye.

Bennett is booked at the Whitfield County jail, charged with Cruelty to Animals.

The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate this incident.

(WRCB - Aug 27, 2015)