Kitten severely beaten
Calgary, AB (CA)

Incident Date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2004

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: John Peters

The Crown prosecutor in an animal cruelty case says he will seek the toughest sentence possible should there be a conviction.

John Peters was charged with animal cruelty in February 2004 after a kitten named Dakota suffered injuries, including a broken neck, bruised lungs, head trauma, a broken rib, chest injuries and a broken upper jaw.

The feline also had its bottom lip ripped from its lower jaw.

Peters was in provincial court briefly yesterday but the case was adjourned so Judge Sharon Van De Veen can read written submissions from the Crown and defence.

Crown prosecutor David Chow said he will seek jail time should the accused be found guilty.

"We could potentially get as high as 12 months in jail,'' said Chow.

Court heard earlier testimony from a veterinarian doubting claims by the accused cat beater the cat was run over by a vehicle.

Animal welfare officials will seek a prohibition on animal ownership if Peters is found guilty.

Dakota was seized by the Calgary Humane Society and is now said to be doing well.

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