Huntington Station woman faces animal cruelty charges

<p>Investigators say Pamela Caruso, 59, failed to provide safe housing for her 10-month-old pit&nbsp;bull, allowing the dog to be attacked by other dogs on several occasions.</p>

News 12 Staff

Nov 22, 2017, 11:56 AM

Updated 2,359 days ago

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A Huntington Station woman is facing animal cruelty charges for the treatment of her young pit bull.
Investigators say Pamela Caruso, 59, failed to provide safe housing for her 10-month-old pit bull, allowing the dog to be attacked by other dogs on several occasions.
The pit bull is now under the care of a veterinarian.
Caruso is due in court in January.


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