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.
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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.
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