An 18-year-old is facing a charge of cruelty to animals after a dog was found dead in eastern Ontario.
On Jan. 25, Bancroft OPP officers responded to an animal complaint on Haryett Road in Carlow-Mayo Township, 30 kilometres outside of Bancroft.
Police say officers located one dog deceased and two other dogs in poor health.
On Thursday, police announced an individual is facing a charge of cruelty to animals (unnecessary pain, suffering or injury).
The accused will appear in court on March 8.