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10-29-2006, 12:25 AM
Authorities Search For Answers After Kitten Badly Abused
Saturday October 28, 2006
Authorities are trying to determine who's behind a disturbing case of animal abuse north of the city.
A seven-month-old kitten named Leo was brought to the Newmarket Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.) on Oct. 22nd suffering from a number of serious burns and other injuries. The critter was in such bad shape that he was rushed to an emergency veterinarian clinic.
"There's scalding to the abdomen of the cat, all four legs and feet," explained Hugh Coghill, acting chief inspector for the Ontario S.P.C.A.
The wounded cat must be carefully bathed every day; his tender and sore paws soaked to ensure his wounds don't become infected. Leo also wears a protective collar to prevent him from biting or licking his scabs. His injuries were so severe that vets had to amputate his tail.
"Time and love ... and vet care, obviously, a whole lot of vet care because of his situation, but all three of those things together will hopefully get him to be 100 percent," animal care co-ordinator Jennifer Scott said.
Authorities aren't sure who's responsible for the abuse, but Leo's owner is facing charges.
"We would like to find out who caused the injuries to this cat. If we can find and identify that person then that would be another charge that we would lay," Coghill said.
Very Sick Minded People......Seen this on CP 24....:(
Saturday October 28, 2006
Authorities are trying to determine who's behind a disturbing case of animal abuse north of the city.
A seven-month-old kitten named Leo was brought to the Newmarket Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.) on Oct. 22nd suffering from a number of serious burns and other injuries. The critter was in such bad shape that he was rushed to an emergency veterinarian clinic.
"There's scalding to the abdomen of the cat, all four legs and feet," explained Hugh Coghill, acting chief inspector for the Ontario S.P.C.A.
The wounded cat must be carefully bathed every day; his tender and sore paws soaked to ensure his wounds don't become infected. Leo also wears a protective collar to prevent him from biting or licking his scabs. His injuries were so severe that vets had to amputate his tail.
"Time and love ... and vet care, obviously, a whole lot of vet care because of his situation, but all three of those things together will hopefully get him to be 100 percent," animal care co-ordinator Jennifer Scott said.
Authorities aren't sure who's responsible for the abuse, but Leo's owner is facing charges.
"We would like to find out who caused the injuries to this cat. If we can find and identify that person then that would be another charge that we would lay," Coghill said.
Very Sick Minded People......Seen this on CP 24....:(