(WNY News Now) – SILVER CREEK, NY — A Chautauqua County man is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies discovered a horse living without adequate shelter on his property in Silver Creek.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of animal cruelty on Angell Road around 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2025. Following an investigation, authorities determined that Ryan Smith, 40, was keeping a horse on his property without providing sufficient protection from the elements.
The horse has since been safely relocated to a local animal rescue, officials said…