DUNLAP, Tenn. – A man was arrested after he allegedly dumped a small puppy out of a vehicle near Rankin Cemetery in Dunlap, Tenn., the city’s police department posted to Facebook early last week.
Charles “Chucky” Lester Dean, 63, was taken into custody on charges of animal cruelty and taken to the Sequatchie County Jail.
Dunlap police were also able to find a family to adopt the female puppy not long after she was found.
“We are extremely thankful for responsible pet owners and those that care about the local animal issues,” the department’s Facebook post read. “Just a few moments ago a nice family came to the Police Department and adopted this playful pup “