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Man Who Surrendered Malnourished Dog Now Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) - A former dog owner from Westminster has been charged with animal cruelty and animal neglect.

Police say Tyler Hicks surrendered his boxer named Spartan to a veterinarian last week.

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(credit: Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue)

The dog was very malnourished and needed medical attention.

Spartan is being cared for by staff at the vet clinic.

LINK: hobocare.org

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