A Rome man was arrested Monday at his Judson Drive home on two counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals.

According to Floyd County Jail records:

27-year-old Walker Pate Bearden denied veterinary care for two dogs.

An adult male had open sores on his back for over a month and was malnourished

A puppy also showed signs of malnourishment.

Neither dog had access to food, water, or shelter.

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