— A Wilmington man is accused of breaking his dog's hind legs, authorities said Tuesday.

Keaton Alexander Messina Miller, 20, and Joshua Ryan White, 19, both of 418 Grouse Court, took their 8-month-old hound dog, Charlie, to New Hanover County Animal Services last month to surrender ownership, saying the dog had a leg injury. Authorities said the dog was unable to stand, so the shelter had X-rays taken and discovered that both femurs were broken in half just above the knee joints and the left leg had been torn away from the hip.

Because of the extent of the injuries, Charlie was euthanized.

After an investigation, Miller was charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty, and Ryan was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Authorities said Miller was responsible for the dog's injuries, while White failed to get medical care for Charlie within a reasonable amount of time.