MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Rockcastle County man is facing a cruelty to animals charge after allegedly shooting a dog during a reported domestic disturbance in late May.
According to an arrest citation, just before noon on May 28, Wesley Miller, 36, and a woman were arguing, and during the argument, her dog became protective of her. She told the police the dog was trying to protect her from Miller because he had physically abused her before.
Miller told the police that he armed himself with the shotgun after the dog reportedly got aggressive and snapped at him. He said that before he fired, he poked the dog with the barrel of the gun to try and settle it down, causing the dog to snap at him again.
As the dog tried to protect her, Miller reportedly shot the dog with a 12-gauge shotgun, leaving a large hole in the dog.
In the citation, Miller admitted that the dog belonged to the woman.
The police noted that the dog was taken to an area veterinarian, where it was euthanized.
Miller was booked into the Rockcastle County Detention Center and charged with second-degree cruelty to animals. He appeared in court on Monday, June 9.
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