57 kittens rescued, Mississauga man arrested in police animal cruelty probe - BERITAJA

Dozens of kittens and respective big cats person been rescued by constabulary aft an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty.

The investigation began April 1 erstwhile Peel Regional Police received accusation from Animal Welfare Services (AWS) about aggregate incidents successful which kittens were sold successful “distressing conditions” and later died from their injuries aft being taken to their caller homes.

Investigators pinch 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) executed a hunt warrant connected April 23 successful collaboration pinch Animal Welfare Services.

A full of 57 kittens and 8 big cats were rescued during the hunt and taken to an animal rescue centre. The animals received urgent veterinary care.

A 38-year-old man from Mississauga has been arrested and charged pinch 134 counts of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. The personification was being held successful custody pending a bail hearing.

Police said the rescued animals are now successful the attraction and custody of the animal shelter, wherever they will stay pending judicial outcome.

Anyone pinch accusation is asked to interaction constabulary astatine 905-453-2121 ext. 1133. Anonymous accusation could besides beryllium provided to CrimeStoppers.