Prince Albert woman shares horrific pet-homing experience

For the purpose of this article and to protect the woman’s identity, paNOW will identify her as “Joan.”

Earlier this month, the mother cat owned by Joan gave birth to a litter, and like she’s done in the past with no previous issues, Joan proceeded to try and find homes for the 10-week old tiny felines. The kitten in question was the last to be given away, and Joan recalled conversations she had with an interested party that lasted several days.

After receiving word the man had all the supplies ready, Joan then offered to drive the small cat over and upon arriving at the residence, realized she recognized the residence, having dropped off her ex-common law spouse there many times before.

The man who wanted the young cat lived in the basement suite but soon after dropping it off, Joan was contacted by the people she knew who advised her the man should not have cats. Another day went by before she received a phone call that still haunts her.

“He called me frantically through Facebook, saying you should come pick up this kitten, it looks like it’s dying,” she said.

Upon reaching the house, the small kitten, which was now wrapped in a towel, appeared lifeless and cold. The man entrusted to care for it was not home and Joan immediately noted the cat’s fur had been cut.

“And you coud tell it was done by scissors,” she said.

After returning to her own home and taking a closer look, Joan noticed small cuts where the scissors had been used and there were physical signs of sexual abuse.

“The only thing that crossed my mind was some sort of foreign object was inserted,” she said.

Police were called soon after and in addition to examining the residence, also interviewed the man. Through a statement provided to paNOW, they confirmed receipt of a report regarding cruelty to an animal.

“Due to the deteriorating condition of the animal, steps were taken to euthanize the animal because it was the most humane thing to do. The investigation did not allow for an opportunity to hold someone accountable; however, if additional information is obtained please contact police immediately at 306-953-4222 so it can be added to the file,” they said.

Following his statement to police, the man fled and has not been seen since.

“To me that seems a little suspicious itself, you know,” Joan noted.

Going forward, Joan who has resolved to never again re-home any animals and to have the mother cat spayed. She however is also concerned how many other animals this man has hurt.

“Based on the comments on Facebook, it looks like he’s gotten animals from that page before and like oh my goodness, I don’t know how many he’s done this to,” she said.

The manager of the Prince Albert SPCA was not available for comment on Thursday, but the provincial organization, through its website, encourages all pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Prince Albert woman shares horrific pet-homing experience

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