Ontario man facing charges after puppies found in abysmal conditions [Video]

A Mississauga man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police found five puppies in “abysmal conditions” last week.

Peel Regional Police said on Feb. 9, they received information about a possible puppy mill operating out of a business near Dundas Street West and Mavis Road.

When officers arrived at the business the next day, they found five puppies caged in a vehicle inside a garage.

“Inside the van, the puppies were living in abysmal conditions with urine and feces throughout and no suitable food or water,” police said in a news release.

A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged with causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Police said he will be attending court at a later date to answer to the charge.

“Police confirmed that no …