CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. — An Olean man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a dog and leaving him in the woods, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say the dog was found shot and abandoned on March 3, on Wayman Ranch Road in the Town of Olean.
Upon further investigation, James Crawford, 49, was arrested on March 16 for aggravated animal cruelty, a felony. Crawford was issued an appearance ticket for a later date at the Town of Olean Court.
The sheriff's office says with the assistance of the Portville Police, animal control, Haskell Valley Veterinary Clinic and the Cattaraugus County SPCA, the dog is recovering well.
