CONVICTED: Was justice served?
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Case #15462 Rating: 3.0 out of 5
Dogs neglected, 12 seized
Minden Hills, ON (CA)Incident Date: Thursday, Nov 8, 2007
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Murray Simmons
The Ontario SPCA Muskoka Branch would like to update the public and the media as to the outcome of a local animal cruelty case that went to trial January 22, 2009. Murray Simmons, 62, of Minden Hills, pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty charges and received a $1,000 fine, one year of probation and a two year ban on animal ownership. He was also ordered to pay $2,674.55 in restitution to the Society.
In November 2007 investigators responded to a public complaint. When they attended the property, they found 12 dogs without adequate shelter or water and several were severely emaciated. One additional dog was found deceased. The animals were seized and received immediate veterinary care for malnutrition, dehydration and parasitic infestations. Later surrendered, nine dogs were transferred throughout the province for adoption. Sadly, due to a lifelong lack of nutrition, three of the dogs could not be saved. References
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