NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Niagara Falls man is now facing a number of animal cruelty charges accused of clipping the ears off seven puppies.
45-year-old Michael Anthony Paonessa pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Falls City Court on Monday, his bail is now set at $2,500.
According to Dog Control Office David Bower, the owner of the dogs gave the puppies to Paonessa to have their ears "cropped", which is a popular look for certain breeds.
