CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. (WHCU) — Animal cruelty charges were filed against two Cortlandville residents accused of not properly caring for their pets. 

An investigation began in December when complaints were made that 37-year-old James Williams and   26-year-old Paige Hewitt were not at home enough to care for an adult dog and five puppies. Both were charged with six misdemeanors.

The animals are now under the care of new owners.