WARNING: This story comprises disturbing particulars about animal cruelty.
A Hamilton man has been discovered responsible of inflicting misery to an animal and fined $2,000, two years after a video confirmed him dragging his canine down a sidewalk.
Neil Stratford was convicted on June 10 underneath Ontario’s Animal Welfare Companies Act, the Ministry of the Solicitor Normal introduced not too long ago.
Ministry spokesperson Brent Ross instructed CBC Hamilton the fees had been associated to the video. In it, Stratford is seen whipping Merlin with a leash and pulling him roughly 100 metres down a sidewalk within the Dundas space.
CBC Hamilton tried to succeed in Stratford for remark by telephone. The one who answered at his residence hung up after a reporter instructed the person who was calling.
The 2023 video was extensively shared and prompted a public outcry.
Canine ‘by no means obtained the prospect to actually heal’
On the time, Ashley DaSilva, founding father of volunteer-based Hamilton animal rescue group Fur Warriors, criticized the response from police and the province, telling CBC Hamilton she thought Stratford ought to have confronted prison costs.
On July 7, Fur Warriors posted on Fb in regards to the choice in Stratford’s case, saying Merlin “was failed each step of the best way” and “by no means obtained the prospect to actually heal.”
Ross stated Merlin was faraway from Stratford’s possession and stayed within the care of Animal Welfare Companies till dying of cardiac arrest a yr later.
Stratford, who was additionally discovered responsible of allowing misery to an animal, is prohibited from proudly owning, caring for or dwelling with animals for 15 years. He should additionally enable Animal Welfare Companies inspectors to come back by unannounced 4 occasions per yr and notify that service if his handle adjustments.
Ross was not in a position to affirm if a 3rd cost towards Stratford was dropped.
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