Hamilton Women Charged under Ontario SPCA Act

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hamilton Woman Charged under Ontario SPCA Act for permitting distress and failing to provide
standards of care to three cats
Hamilton, ON (March 24, 2015) – On February 19, 2015, The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA charged a
Hamilton resident with four counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act.
The charges include:
 1 count: Causing an animal to be in distress
 1 count: Permitting an animal to be in distress
 1 count: Failure to provide adequate and appropriate sanitary conditions
 1 count: Failure to provide adequate and appropriate medical attention
On February 18, 2015, Officers of the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA made an unannounced routine
inspection on a Hamilton resident consistent with conditions of a probation order. The resident was
found to be in violation of the probation conditions placed upon her in 2014 as a result of a previous
conviction of animal cruelty. Three Domestic Short Hair cats were removed from the premises and
placed into the care of the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court March 25, 2015.
Two of the three cats have already been adopted into new homes, including one female who required
a leg amputation on removal; she recovered well and is adjusting to an active life on three legs.
Bella, a lovely black Domestic Short Hair female is available for adoption at the Hamilton/Burlington
SPCA. “We are excited to help Bella find a kind, loving, and stable forever home,” says Karen Reichheld,
Manager Animal Care and Adoptions.
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA reminds pet owners that if you have concerns for the welfare of your
animal there are alternatives to allowing an animal to go without adequate care. Contact your local
Ontario SPCA and we can discuss what services are available. To report cruelty locally, please call: (905)
574-7722 ext. 401. Province Wide reporting: 310-7722
-30The Hamilton/Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) is animal focused
and donor based. Programs protect animals from people, care for animals in our companion animal
hospital, foster homes and kennels and promote responsible pet ownership. Approximately 2,000
homeless and neglected animals find their forever homes every year; about 1,400 family owned pets
will receive low cost spay/neuter surgery in 2015. Charitable Registration #: 11923 6750 RR001
Media Contact: Michelle Macnab. mmacnab@hbspca.com 905-574-7722 ext. 307
Main Switchboard: (905) 574-7722 E www.hbspca.com E info@hbspca.com
245 Dartnall Road, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3V9