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By Canadian Press

Nova Scotia man facing charges after allegedly shooting neighbour’s dog

Feb 6, 2018 | 1:00 PM

LUNENBURG, N.S. — A man is facing several charges after allegedly shooting his neighbour’s dog on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

Lunenburg RCMP say the Labrador-pit bull mix was shot Monday shortly before 10 p.m. in a residential neighbourhood off Highway 103.

Police say the dog was treated at a local veterinary clinic.

A 46-year-old man from Italy Cross has been arrested and the firearm allegedly used in the incident has been seized.

He’ll be facing charges of careless use of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and injuring or endangering an animal.

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RCMP Cpl. David Ferguson said the dog is back at home resting, and is expected to survive.

“It’s a family pet. To have something like this happen, it can be devastating,” said Ferguson.

The man is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater provincial court on May 2.

The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

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