Mackey couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges following surrender of emaciated boxer
Ontario SPCA
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Renfrew, ON, (September 13, 2007) – On September 4, 2007 Jason Labine, 38, and Sarah Eno, of Mackey pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke, to one count of animal cruelty each under the Criminal Code of Canada, including wilfully neglecting to provide suitable and adequate food, water and care to a dog named Tyson.
Ontario SPCA investigators first attended Labine and Eno’s property on January 15, 2007 following a complaint regarding a boxer-type dog with a thin body condition and ears that were swollen, scabbed and dripping blood. Investigators observed the dog at the residence of Labine and Eno, but were denied access to the property by Labine.
Investigators returned to the residence on January 16, 2007 and executed an Ontario SPCA Act search warrant. Tyson was found chained to the wall of Labine and Eno’s porch by approximately three feet of chain, emaciated, bleeding, and without access to food or water. The Ontario SPCA issued Orders requiring Tyson to be examined by a veterinarian by 12:00 p.m. the next day. The following day, Tyson was surrendered to a local animal hospital and transferred into the care of the Ontario SPCA. Veterinary examination revealed Tyson to be very emaciated, with open, bleeding wounds at the ends of both ears.
Tyson was placed in a foster home and his improvements were monitored. After a month of care, he was pronounced to be in excellent health and was adopted into a loving home.
Jason Labine was sentenced to three months of house arrest followed by two years probation. Sarah Eno received a conditional discharge and two years probation. Labine and Eno were to remove all animals from their home within seven days of sentencing. They are not to own or have custody or control of any animal or bird for the term of the sentences and they are to permit any Agent of the Ontario SPCA, accompanied by a police officer, to search their home for animals without a search warrant.
To make a donation to the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch call (613) 588-4508.
To report suspected animal abuse call the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch at (613) 588-4508, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or police.
Media Contact:
Tracy McElman
Branch Manager, Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch
(613) 588-4508
————————————————————————————————————————The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA): Protecting animals since 1873, the Ontario SPCA is a registered charity comprised of over 50 Branches and affiliated Humane Societies relying primarily on donations to fund animal protection, care and rehabilitation for all animals, government and industry advocacy, and public education. The Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Society investigators with police powers to do so – making the Ontario SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. The Ontario SPCA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and is affiliated with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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