Southern Alberta man facing animal cruelty charges after dog found dead: RCMP

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