PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 44-year-old man is accused of shooting his dog in the face, killing it, and then wanting to throw the dog’s remains into Multnomah Falls, according to court documents.

Duane Wilson appeared in court on Friday where he was arraigned on one count each of aggravated animal abuse and unlawful use of a weapon.

The sheriff’s office responded to the 2600 block of Southeast Evans Road in Troutdale last week to do a welfare check. A neighbor reported that Wilson had shot and killed his dog on July 20.

The dog, named Deucy, had experienced some diarrhea recently and was scheduled to go into the vet. Aside from the diarrhea, the dog was healthy, according to court documents.

Wilson told deputies that he shot Deucy with a .22 caliber rifle. Deputies found an AR-15 rifle and five more firearms at Wilson’s house, according to court documents.

“…neither (Wilson) nor his wife articulated any explanation of Deucy being so ill that she had to be put down,” according to court documents.

The dog was found in the backyard with its body half covered by a plastic bag.

Wilson told court staff that he is a maintenance worker for an east county local government.

He was released from jail on Friday. His next court date is scheduled for Aug. 5.