A Calgary man was found guilty at trial and sentenced for failing to provide adequate care for 34 Pit Bulls at a northeast residence three years ago.
On Tuesday, Joseph Michael Hogan, was found guilty and sentenced to a $5000 fine and a lifetime three animal limit.
In April 2011, humane society investigators executed a search warrant on a residence in the city’s northeast and seized 34 dogs.
Peace officers found the animals to be in distress because of inadequate space, water and medical care.
“The duty of care is no different for one pet dog than it is for dozens of breeding stock. The Animal Protection Act outlines basic minimum requirements to keep animals from being in distress. In this case there was a history on non-compliance regarding deficiencies in water, space and medical care leading to the removal of dogs, charges and ultimately conviction.” says Brad Nichols, Manager, Cruelty Investigations.
The dogs were a mix of adults and puppies and Nichols says it’s important for breeders to take note and provide adequate care for their animals.
