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Dog recovering after being shot in Allegany County

A dog is recovering from its injuries after being shot over the weekend in Allegany Co.

AMITY, NY-- An Allegany County man is due in court next week after allegedly shooting a dog over the weekend.

State Police say Marvin Wells, 64, of Amity is charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a felony.

On Saturday, troopers were called out to Stryker Rd. in Amity for a report of a dog possibly shot. Their investigation determined Wells allegedly 'shot a canine for no legitimate purpose', according to a news release about the incident.

The dog is recovering from its injuries.

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