NEW YORK (CBS) The Putnam County man accused of killing his neighbor's dog now fears for his own life as he made his first court appearance today.

Police are investigating death threats that have been phoned-in or sent by mail. The threats are directed toward the man accused of viciously kicking his neighbor's dog to death.

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serves him right

Talk about not getting along with your neigbors.