Recent Completed and Pending Cases
Completed Case
Debra MacDonald: Charged in November 2010 under the OSPCA Act with permitting cats to be in distress and failing to provide adequate food and water after OHS inspectors executed a warrant and discovered two adult cats and a kitten alive, and three dead kittens. A veterinarian determined that the three dead kittens appeared to have died from dehydration and starvation. Ms. MacDonald pled guilty on December 9, 2010 and was sentenced to one year probation, fined $200, and ordered to pay restitution of $710 to the OHS. Ms. MacDonald is also prohibited from having any new pets for the duration of the probation period and must allow regular inspections during the probation period to ensure compliance.
Pending Case
Sylvie Belanger: Charged on May 20, 2010 with four counts of animal cruelty against a number of cats. Further charges were laid on July 14, 2010 stemming from neglect of two cats in her care, including one that died after allegedly being stepped on, and another that drowned in the bathtub. First court appearance was July 29, 2010. Trial is set for February 22, 2011.
Although legally mandated to enforce the animal cruelty provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, the OHS does not receive any government funding or funding from any animal welfare group to perform this essential work.
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