(Ames, Iowa) – The Ames Police Department reports the owner of a dog that was found January 14th suffering from bullet fragments to its head, was arrested today (Friday), on Animal Abuse and Animal Neglect resulting in serious injury – charges. Both are Aggravated Misdemeanors.

33-year-old Zachary Bale,of Ames, has admitted to shooting the animal, who Police nicknamed “Good Boy,” and leaving it in a field near Lark Avenue and SE 16th Street in Ames, and transported to a vet clinic, where bullet fragments were found in his skull.

“Good Boy” at his foster home. (Ames Animal Shelter Facebook photo)

“Good Boy” received veterinarian care and medical treatment until Jan. 21st, when he was released to the Animal Shelter. He continues to recover in his foster care home. Bales was booked into the Story County Jail.