The man accused of setting his puppy on fire was in Albany County Court on Wednesday morning.

Christopher Maxwell from the Bronx is facing animal cruelty charges.

He’s accused of dragging a 1-year-old pit bull inside a crate and setting the dog on fire.

Maxwell is also accused of leaving the dog inside the crate for several days without food or water.

Another person, Latisha Ellis, co-owned the pit bull. She is also facing charges.

Both entered pleas of not guilty, and are due back in court on April 24.