Photo of Janey courtesy of Animal Aid of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A man who entered guilty pleas to two charges after he shot his pet German Shepard in the head last June was sentenced on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court.
21-year-old Alex James Carr was ordered to serve three months in jail and was placed on probation for 18 months after he entered guilty pleas to Attempted Torturing, Mutilating, or Killing an Animal as well as to a charge of animal cruelty.
During his probation, Carr must complete a psychological evaluation, undergo anger management and pay over $4,000 in restitution to Animal Aid of Branch County for taking care of “Janey” after she was shot.
Photo of Janey courtesy of Animal Aid of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien has released a statement after a plea agreement was filed this week in a high profile case that involved the shooting of a dog in the head last summer.
21-year-old Alex James Carr was charged with a felony of Torturing, Mutilating, or Killing an Animal and a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty after an investigation by the Branch County Sherriffâs Department.
According to court documents, Carr shot the dog after it chewed on his child’s toys and clothes. Animal Aid of Branch County took care of the dog after the shooting.