ST. PETERSBURG — A 33-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police said they discovered the remains of a dead puppy and found another dog injured and malnourished.

Marcus Aren Adams faces a charge of felony animal cruelty.

St. Petersburg police said they received a report at 11:57 a.m. of a dead puppy at 843 41st St. S.

When officer arrived they said they found the decayed remains of a puppy in a crate. They also found a female pit bull terrier named "Girl" chained in the backyard. The chain had cut into the dog's neck over a period of time, police said, and that it was also malnourished.

The dog was taken into custody by Pinellas County Animal Services.