A southern Ontario man is facing more than 130 charges after police rescued nearly 60 kittens and eight cats from a Mississauga residence during an investigation into suspected animal cruelty.
The investigation began April 1 when Peel Regional Police received information from Animal Welfare Services concerning kittens that were allegedly sold in “distressing conditions” and were dying from injuries after being taken to their new homes, police said in a May 17 press release.
Investigators executed a search warrant in collaboration with Animal Welfare Services inspectors on April 23, leading to the arrest of one suspect, Peel police said.
Fifty-seven kittens and eight adult cats were rescued and transported to an animal rescue centre, where police said the animals received “urgent veterinary care.”…