Maplewood man faces animal cruelty charges for leaving dog in car in sweltering heat
Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesA 55-year-old Maplewood man faces animal cruelty charges for leaving his 'hot dog'-type dog in the car in the sweltering heat Wednesday.
A 62-year-old man from Chicago's Beverly community has been charged with animal cruelty after he dragged an 8-month-old puppy behind his car as he drove down Western Avenue, police said.