Man Shoots Neighbor's Dog, Police Say

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Story Created: Jan 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jan 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM PDT

A shocking story from Pennsylvania, courtesy of Granite Broadcasting sister station WBNG in Binghamton, N.Y.

According to the WBNG report:

A man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly shooting his neighbor's black lab.

On Dec. 30, Pennslyvannia State Police responded to a report of a shot dog at a home. Upon arrival, it was found that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police say a 32-year-old man shot the dog with a 22 caliber rifle, when it crossed onto his property. Charges of cruelty to animals will be filed against the suspect.

The dog is expected to make a full recovery.