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Calgary Humane Society Investigators have executed a search warrant on a residence in connection to the recent case of animal abuse involving a Husky dog and a cat and say they have collected items for forensic analysis.
On January 9, an emaciated female Siberian Husky was found dead in an alley in the 200 block of 99 Ave S.E.
The dog’s muzzle was taped shut with clear medical tape and the Humane Society says that might have contributed to the dog’s physical condition and death.
A 9-month-old kitten was found on January 16 within 10 metres of where the Husky was located and had its mouth muzzled and was in a similar physical state as the dog.
On Friday, January 24, Humane Society investigators executed the warrant on a Willow Park home and say items seized will require forensic analysis which could take some time.
The agency also says it is not releasing any more details at this time for investigative reasons.
"You certainly saw, in the beginning, when we put out the release, because we did need that public help, that we were in a position where, if we didn't release some information and asking for that help, we were going to go nowhere so it suited the investigation at that point. As we get further along in the investigation, the integrity of the investigation can start to be compromised by giving out too much to the public and I know that's frustrating to the public but it's for the benefit of hopefully what happens,” said Brad Nichols, Manager, Cruelty Investigations.
The Calgary Humane Society says the information about the home came while investigators were canvassing the area shortly after the discovery of the dead animals and that the tip led to the search warrant.
Investigators say they have zeroed in on a person of interest but are not releasing further details at this time.
