A Pottsville man is facing animal neglect charges after leaving a dog inside a vehicle with a portable heater.According to Saint Clair Police Chief William Dempsey, on February 12, 2019 around 11:30pm, , police were notified of this incident on Ann Street.
Police say Joseph F. Krasnitsky, 52, of Pottsville left a dog inside his vehicle while it was parked on Ann Street with a portable heater creating dangerous conditions.
The dog was reported to have been left without water and when the dog was found, it was suffering from respiratory complications as a result of the conditions.
Officers took the dog to a local animal shelter.
Krasnitsky will face summary charges of neglect of an animal.
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