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Florida man shoots neighbor’s 6-month-old puppy, investigators say

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man shot a neighbor’s 6-month-old Labrador retriever puppy after it cornered his Chihuahua, police said.

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Anthony Bain, 29, shot the dog, named Charlie, in the snout Aug. 8, after it had pinned one of his dogs under a truck, WEAR reported.

Bain tried to call Charlie over, however, he said the dog snapped and began acting aggressively. Bain shot him, then left the house.

Charlie was taken to a veterinarian where a .22 bullet was found in his throat.

Bain was arrested and charged with animal cruelty Wednesday, according to jail records. He was released on $2,500 bond.