Police charge two Kitchener residents after animal cruelty investigation

By Luke Schulz

Posted Apr 10, 2022 03:30:00 PM.

Regional police have charged two individuals from Kitchener under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) act following an investigation conducted in conjunction with inspectors from Provincial Animal Welfare Services in late March. 

Police said a community member was out for a walk when they located a tied-up garbage bag with four live kittens inside it in the Southdale neighbourhood of Kitchener. The community member contacted police before bringing the animals home and providing care for them until the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth responded. 

A 37-year-old woman and 41-year-old man from Kitchener have now been charged under the PAWS Act with causing distress and permitting distress to an animal. 

Police also note the kittens are still in the care of the Humane Society, and are reportedly in good health. 

Anyone who may be a witness to animal cruelty is reminded to contact police or Provincial Animal Welfare Services. 

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