A Rome resident faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly entering another person’s property and shooting their dog.

What’s Happening: Joshua Davis Magnussen, 44, was taken into custody this week following an incident on Watson Street where he reportedly walked onto someone else’s property and shot their dog.

What It Means For You: Pet owners in Rome should be aware of laws protecting animals from harm, regardless of whose property they’re on, as local authorities are actively enforcing animal cruelty statutes.

Between the Lines: Authorities have not released information about whether the animal survived the shooting, leaving the dog’s condition unknown.

The Big Picture: Animal cruelty cases in Georgia can result in serious criminal charges, with the law providing protections fo

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