MUSCLE SHOALS — A Muscle Shoals man accused of shooting a dog found on the property where numerous animals were found decomposing has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty, according to Colbert Animal Services Director Corey Speegle.
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MAXIUM fines and penalties allowed under law for ALL 59 dead animals. Obviously, I can't say what I want to see happen to this Scum of Colbert County. How can I from Birmingham help get those harsher penalties?
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