{"id":28134,"date":"2019-10-24T09:22:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spca.com\/?p=28134"},"modified":"2019-10-24T09:36:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:36:38","slug":"dog-beater-sentenced-to-prison-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spca.com\/en\/dog-beater-sentenced-to-prison-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog beater sentenced to prison time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A man pled\nguilty to animal cruelty for abusing his dog after our Investigations Division\nreceived a complaint in his regard nearly two years ago. The story of this dog\u2014renamed\nMiller by our team\u2014restores our faith in justice and highlights the importance\nof citizen vigilance for animal welfare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facts<\/strong>
In January 2017, the Montreal SPCA\u2019s Investigations Division received a complaint indicating that a man brutally beat his dog. After obtaining a search warrant, our animal protection officers arrived on the scene and seized Miller to bring him to the shelter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our veterinary\nteam examined Miller to assess his physical condition and gave him the care he\nneeded. We then placed him with a temporary foster home, where he was showered\nwith the love and kindness he deserved. In this nurturing environment, Miller\nturned out to be curious, playful and exceptionally affectionate! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing criminal charges, Miller\u2019s owner accepted to surrender him to the Montreal SPCA.

90 days in prison<\/strong>
In September 2019, Miller\u2019s former owner pled guilty to one count of cruelty to animals for having caused undue suffering to his dog. The man was sentenced to 90 days of imprisonment, was imposed a five-year prohibition on owning animals and a 12-month probation period that includes the obligation to undergo anger management therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general,\nsentences handed out for animal cruelty in Quebec are considerably less harsh\ncompared to the rest of Canada. However, this recent case provides hope that\nthe province is catching up and that things will change for the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happened to Miller?<\/strong>
Good news! Miller was adopted by his foster family! Now, his adoptive parents give him the royal treatment: he gets to go swimming, take long walks and sleep in. They positively adore him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cMiller is simply a phenomenon. He makes everyone he meets smile. We are in awe of how well he responds to new people and new experiences, despite his less than perfect past.  All Miller wants is to be close to those he loves\u2026 and treats, lots of yummy treats. We feel so lucky to share the daily life of such an awesome dog.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Miller’s adoptive family<\/p>\n\n\n\n


All\u2019s well that ends well for Miller! Many thanks to individuals who report the animal cruelty they witness to our Investigations Division<\/a>. Their vigilance gives animals in distress a second chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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