NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – A local man in Niagara Falls faces animal cruelty charges after abandoning Shar-Pei puppies near the Niagara River.
The six to eight-week-old pups were discovered near Niagara Pkwy on Dec. 28, with seven of them found abandoned in the frigid waters. Sadly, one had died and two had disappeared, leaving four puppies to be rescued. The investigation, a joint effort between the Niagara Police and Niagara Parks Police, led to the identification of a suspect.
On Jan. 10, authorities raided a Niagara Falls home and arrested Mario Sid Silva, charging him with causing unnecessary pain to an animal and killing an animal. Meanwhile, the surviving puppies are under the care of the Niagara Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) until suitable homes can be found for them.
The incident prompted a reminder from the police that cruelty to animals is a criminal offense, urging pet owners to seek alternatives if they can no longer care for their pets. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the police.
The discovery of abandoned puppies near the Niagara River in Niagara Falls has led to animal cruelty charges against a local man. The six to eight-week-old Shar-Pei puppies were found near Niagara Pkwy, with seven of them abandoned in frigid waters, resulting in the death of one and the disappearance of two. Mario Sid Silva has been arrested and charged, while the surviving puppies are in the care of the Niagara SPCA. Authorities are urging pet owners to seek other options if they can no longer care for their pets.