Brevard County man accused of starving dog to death, sheriff says

A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said a dog in his care was found severely neglected and had to be euthanized.Deputies arrested Andrew Carroll on Thursday after an investigation into the condition of a dog named Chance.Authorities said they were called earlier this week to check on the animal and found it severely malnourished, covered in fleas and suffering from a serious leg infection.Dog's condition described as severeAccording to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the dog's health had deteriorated to the point that veterinarians determined euthanasia was necessary.Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the animal's condition reflected prolonged neglect.CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APP"The dog was in such bad shape that it needed to be put down," Ivey said during remarks following Carroll's arrest.Sheriff condemns alleged abuseIvey criticized Carroll's alleged treatment of the dog, noting the animal was named Chance."He didn't give that dog