The Oakville & Milton Humane Society has laid charges under the OSPCA Act against Ruth Naccarato, founder of Kool Kats Rescue, 16574 Steeles Avenue, Halton Hills, Ontario.
Charges in the case include 9 counts of Animal Cruelty under the authority of the OSPCA Act and are as follows:
- Permit Distress
- Fail to provide care necessary for general welfare
- Fail to provide adequate food and water
- Fail to provide adequate and appropriate sanitary conditions
- Fail to provide adequate and appropriate ventilation
- Fail to provide adequate medical care: to wit a male Domestic Short Hair black with white feline
- Fail to provide adequate medical care: to wit a male Domestic Short Hair charcoal grey feline
- Fail to provide adequate medical care: to wit a female Domestic Short Hair calico and white feline
- Fail to provide adequate medical care: to wit a male Domestic Short Hair black and white feline
The court appearance date for Ruth Naccarato is set for November 19, 2013 at 1:30pm.
The charges in this case stem from the removal of 107 live cats and 10 deceased cats from the address in Halton Hills. The removal was in response to an anonymous tip from a member of the public concerned that there may be as many as 200 cats at the address. The removal of the cats began on September 5th 2013.
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society continues to care for the cats, many of which have significant health issues. Of the 107 live cats removed from the house, one was in such poor health that after consultation with veterinarians the decision was made to humanely euthanize the cat in order to end its suffering. “We are hopeful that with medical care and time, that these cats will be ready for adoption into the forever homes they so richly deserve” said Kim Millan, Executive Director for the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. “The addition of so many badly neglected cats has strained all of our resources and we are so grateful to everyone in our community for their support.”
Anyone with information pertinent to this case is asked to contact the OMHS anonymous tip line at 905-845-1551 ext 31.