(North Providence, RI) -- Authorities say a man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his dog out in the cold for several hours. The Rhode Island SPCA says 41-year-old Nicholas Tsonos of North Providence was arrested Saturday after officers found his dog "King" outside. Officers say the wind chill temperature was four-degrees at the time. The German Shepherd is healthy but a bit underweight and is currently being held at the North Providence Animal Shelter as the investigation continues.