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THS executes second raid in a month
This topic was started on February 8, 2007

Rescued cats living among corpses and skeletons

Some of the conditions the cats were found living in.		A THS Investigations Team member in bio-suit, netting a cat.
A mother cat...		...with her kitten, hiding in a cupboard.
The cat skeleton was found in a closet.		Dead kitten.

164 Comments:

Tara from Ottawa said:

This is pure evil. It is comparable to denying food and medical attention to a baby. All animals are innocent and when domesticated, need us for survival. The THS does not mention in this article whether this house was abandoned. If the house was occupied, the tenants' names should be made public for all to see. This is the kind of evil inhumane injustice that has me thinking twice about the way we all think we are so advanced. Technologically, maybe. But certainly not emotionally, spiritually. What makes us think that animals deserve any less than we do? We are all animals, and they were here first. We should hold the utmost respect for the remaining creatures we have left on this earth. It even amazes me that we have any at all.
We are able to produce hatred and evil. We'll even kill an old lady for the 5$ in her wallet. Animals are natural and free of discrimination and hate. They deserve respect. Levels of government will have to get their acts together. But let's not forget that the government isn't posing any action because there aren't enough people pushing for it. Don't just say: "Yeah it's true" and go on to do something else. Write to your MP. your MPP your mayor, the PM and anyone who could really make a difference. It starts with one person. We should encourage others to do the same.
Shame on the government. It portrays us all too well, doesn't it?
Friday, February 09, 2007

Connie said:

I think that people who live and / or allow their animals to live in conditions like this are not well themselves and must also need help. It must be everyone's responsibility to advise the proper authorities if they know of even suspect something like this is happining, so that both the humans and the animals can get the help they need as soon as possible.
Friday, February 09, 2007

Jesse said:

It amazes me how irresponsible, un-caring and evil Human Beings can be. Cats are mammals, just like people! How could anyone treat a creature this way? It is disturbing and evil. I never knew how cruel people could be...
Friday, February 09, 2007

Carol said:

I was so shocked to see these pictures! How did this tragedy happen in the first place? Do these cats even belong to anyone? If there is an owner to these cats he is plain cruel. Animals are like human beings, they too feel pain as well as happiness, and its cruel of people to treat them like dolls or material things. Animals are like disabled people who are mute and cant talk to us, but it doesnt mean they dont have feelings. If these cats were humans instead, there would be a big outrage about this by everyone, even by PMs and government, but we just cannot see beyond the "disability" of animals.
Friday, February 09, 2007

susan said:

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE FOR INNOCENT ANIMALS TO DIE IN THESE ATTROCIOUS CONDITIONS. HUMANS SHOULD BE
A VOICE WHERE THERE ARE THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!! ANIMALS SHOULD NOT BE ABANDONED AND FORCED TO STARVE FOR THEMSELVES. THIS IS PURE EVIL. WHO WOULD DO THIS TO THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES,WHO ONLY WANT TO BE LOVED??! NO ANIMAL SHOULD BE FORCED TO LIVE IN THESE "CONDITIONS". IT IS NOT FIT FOR HUMANS,AND IT SHOULDN'T BE FIT FOR ANIMALS AS WELL. THESE CONDITIONS ARE SIMPLY APPALLING!!! HOPEFULLY THESE PICTURES WILL GET ENOUGH PEOPLE TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS AND FIGHT FOR THE ANIMALS RIGHTS WHO DESERVE TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THEY ARE FREE FROM STARVATION AND TORTURE FROM HUMANS!!
Friday, February 09, 2007

Phil said:

Absolutely horrifying. It amazes me at how low some people have become to treat innocent animals like this. Unthinkable.
Friday, February 09, 2007

Danny said:

This person who did it MUST GO TO JAIL THAT IS ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!!!!!! THERE ARE MEAN REALLY REALLY REALLY MEAN
Friday, February 09, 2007

JILLIAN said:

PEOPLE WHO TREAT AN ANIMAL LIKE THAT NEED TO BE PUT IN JAIL THE IS NO REASON FOR CRUELTY.I AM SADDENED FOR THESE CATS HAD TO LIVE AND DIE IN FEAR.WHOEVER DID IN IS A VERY SICK PERSON AND NOT ONLY ARE THEY SICK BUT WOULD THEY THROW THERE BABY IN A DUMPSTER CAUSE THE WANT IT GONE? CAUSE THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED HERE TO THESE CATS!!
Friday, February 09, 2007

Jennifer Switzer said:

OH MY GOD.

I am in tears...Those poor, poor animals, and the staff at T.H.S as well, for having to see such monstrosities...How horrifying. What can we do to stop people like this from owning pets?
Friday, February 09, 2007

kimberley from toronto said:

i just found it was not very nice who every killed these animals i hope that they find that person who did this yhey need to sick or there is something wrong with them i hope that the person who every did this will come fordword and will never get a pet again for there rest of there lifes they are very sick jerks animals have the rights to live like we do they are not to be killed like that if they did not wanted the animals they could of taking them to spca and they would of been alive today
Saturday, February 10, 2007

Katie from Waterloo said:

I watch Animal cops on Animal Planet but on the show i've never seen anything like this.It is aweful and how the people could stand to put their dead cats in closets and burry them in the basement.Or leave them out.They ovviously had to many cats to care for and it got out of hand.
Saturday, February 10, 2007

Melissa said:

This is absolutely REVOLTING. How can people do something like this to living creatures? These pictures shocked me to the point that I almost started crying...
Saturday, February 10, 2007

Tammy Somerville said:

I started crying the moment I read the headline and saw the picture. How can we say we live in a civilized society? What is going to happen to the owners? They should definately serve at least a few years of jail time. I will pray for the souls of those who suffered.
Saturday, February 10, 2007

Anne said:

I tried in vain to find a home to take a stray to. I had contacted dozens of rescue organizations to no avail. This particular facility contacted me and offered to take the cat. Then they asked for $175. I had a strange gut feeling. I am glad I did. Now I know who I was dealing with. Disgusting. Heartbreaking. What else can I say?
Saturday, February 10, 2007

bill said:

i cant beleave it...
Saturday, February 10, 2007

skye currie said:

Hi,

I cant beleive some one would do that [...]!
Saturday, February 10, 2007

......... said:

omigosh i cant believe someone would be so cruel and cold hearted as into do something so harsh to these poor cats...ts dsgusting and this person should be charged with animal abuse!!
Saturday, February 10, 2007

Rebecca in Mississauga-Life-long animal lover said:

This makes me just completly disgusted. Why are there not laws that punish this worthless humans severely when they allow these unspeakable things happen to defensless animals. These people deserve to be locked away without food or water and made to live in their own droppings-see how they like it. I can't believe that there are pigs out there that can allow these animals to suffer.
I'll tell you, if I EVER see cruelty to any animal by a human...I will not think twice of the harm that is about to come to the human.
Saturday, February 10, 2007

alisha said:

"you should never do this to an animal...the people should get help to . like connie said."
Sunday, February 11, 2007

julie jennings said:

It's so sad to see this..I think that they had good intentions at first,but it purely got out of hand! Why on earth did they not take the animals to a shelter? This is a good example why cats have to be spayed and neutered..I do not understand why people can just ignore the situation...Thank goodness we have investegators to help with situations like this!!Still this is so upsetting to see how these animals lived...
Sunday, February 11, 2007

Cheryl said:

I am crying while I type this. It is too horrific for words. I want to know what has happened to the owners. With the lack of animal protection laws, I am sure they served NO time! Their fate should be the same as the way they treated those poor, poor, innocent souls. Our beloved pets can not speak or fend for themselves...the government needs to have laws that defend those who can't defend themselves.

I admire those who go in to investigate and save those who can be saved. Beautiful hearts and courage, just like the sweet animals they rescue.
Sunday, February 11, 2007

Ash-lee from barrie said:

That's horrible, those poor innocent cats didnt ask to be brought into this world to be neglected & left to die. It's really gross how morbid people can be. I want to work in this field so I can help save animals lives, its my passion.
Sunday, February 11, 2007

Amal said:

I think it is disturbing and disgusting for a human being to allow for innocent animals to live in those horrific condtions. I think it is a good idea to show these photos to the public so they can actually grasp the seriousness of the cruelty which is occuring to animals in today's society. These photos show how low some humans can go and it disgusts me.
Sunday, February 11, 2007

Laura said:

As we all know, they have no voice! Kudos to the THS for bringing light to situations like these and letting the public know that horrible tradgedies are occurring within our city more then it should-which is never. People subjecting creatures who offer unconditional love to this kind of torture need to be stopped. Speak up!
Monday, February 12, 2007

chris said:

Surely the neighbours knew but chose to do nothing. The smell must have been evident from next door.We all have a responsibility to get involved and stop this from happening. We could start by making it illegal for cats to roam outside in cities. The feral cat problem will not go away as long as people let unfixed cats out.
Monday, February 12, 2007

Michelle Filippelli said:

How can this be allowed??? Why want a cat, when you're not prepared to give it all of yourself...I don't understand. I make sure my cat was loved, held, played...I took what I could handle...boy was she happy and spoiled.
Monday, February 12, 2007

Reyna said:

Oh my gosh! How could anyone do that? That's horrible! Cats and all animals deserve better!
Monday, February 12, 2007

harry said:

its very sad that someone treated animals this way i mean they can survive on there own but if u take them in you are obligated to take care of them! whoever did this should be punished! its so crewl i used to think sending people to jail for animals was ridicolous but now after seeing what was done to these poor defenseless cats and kittens i think it should be mandatory!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Anonymous said:

I feel thatr doing this is just wrong i know tha people have no heart when they do this they have atleast the brains to know that this is crualty.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Michelle said:

It is just disgusting how some people treat their animals!!
Friday, February 16, 2007

Cristine said:

will this horrifying cruelty ever end? I hope so.
Friday, February 16, 2007

Renee Adams said:

Heartbreaking. This is beyond pathetic. Why was this happening in this house? What was the reason? The cat corpses had been in the house for obviously a long time. They were skeletons. Was this some old, elderly sick person? Or some kind of mental patient? Was this person a home owner or a renter? Were the cats being raised for food? There had to be someone at some point who had been in contact with this cat hell......my question is WHY DID IT TAKE SOOOOO LONG FOR SOMEONE TO BLOW THE WHISLTE!!!!!
Friday, February 16, 2007

Jillian (Crazy Cat Lady) said:

I can not believe the way that people treat their "pets". I am the proud maid to 6 cats, one of whom started off as a foster from THS, and who is now a permanent member of our family. I feel guilty when I forget or get too busy to clean their litter boxes every day and maybe get to them after two days. This is just disgusting. PLEASE - consider fostering an animal needs to know that there ARE good people in the world! The animals that have been rescued, and I mean that word in every sense you can possibly imagine, need our love and tenderness... to know that the majority of the people in this city and province are NOT like this. I'm all for fostering one of these little beautiful animals again, and so, of course, that will put me up to 7.

As for the people that owned that house, I say track down the owners, renters, whatever through the town and charge them with cruelty to animals causing death, for every single count and every single set of remains that was found. They should rot - just the way they made these poor, sweet, helpless animals do.
Friday, February 16, 2007

Sam Murray (Guelph ontario) said:

After seeing these images one has to question the sanity of the "Creature" who allowed these poor cats to fall into this manner.Mandatory spaying and neutering of all Cats and Dogs Prior to Adoption from shelters and other animal control agencies is helpful.Especially to serve the purpose keeping these "pets" from the clutches of the "Breeder Mills" and "catteries" of our society aside from the arrival of another unwanted "litter" in the family or to be found in the garage on monday morning.Write your local mp or mayor and voice support for these concerns.
Friday, February 16, 2007

Imi said:

It made me almost cry. It's horrid how people treat innocent animals that way!
Saturday, February 17, 2007

JJ said:

these people are sick,leaving these poor animals to rot. i have a cat and if i saw him like that i would cry and scream!
Saturday, February 17, 2007

michaella reeve said:

this is soo crole and i cant belive that someone would do something soo horrible to an animal
Saturday, February 17, 2007

Mikaila said:

It is sooooo sad to see what some animals have gone threw,what is anyone going to do about these horribaly mistreated animals!?!
Saturday, February 17, 2007

jade emmer said:

i think that someone who could do this is a ediot retarded and just plain crual this person should face something like this in prison NO FOOD JUST 1 CUP OF WATER A DAY A SEE HOW THEY LIKE..
Saturday, February 17, 2007

Rachel from Burlington said:

This is horrible and shocking, its hard to believe people would do something like this and I agree with most of the comments before mine. I wouldn't believe it if the house was actually lived-in, if the house was abandoned, they should have given the animals up to THS before they deserted the place. I think this is happening far to much in the world, humans seriously need to remember these animals came before us and now they depend on us - all animals - because we're destorying the world and their fate is in our irresponsible hands. We all need to slow down and work on the ever-growing problems before we should even consider any more "advances" in our society. They are all only going to come back and bite us in the rump sooner or later.
Saturday, February 17, 2007

Amanda Mammoliti said:

Wow. it is absolutly sickining when you see something like that happen to innocent creatures that dont deserve that kind of treatment. i am appauled, and digusted, and it is also sad how someone could let this happen.stuff like this brings tears to my eyes, and i cant do a thing. its just sad, so sad.
Saturday, February 17, 2007

Anonymous said:

Pure evil
Sunday, February 18, 2007

Leeann Robidoux said:

I use to foster animals like these who were left abandoned.This is sick & cruel and there has to be a way where the laws get tougher for the sick people who do this.
Sunday, February 18, 2007

mario said:

How dare all you people attack the two old men who also lived in this home. You know nothing of their abiltiy to care for these animals or themselves for that matter. To assume that these men were cruel or uncaring without any information on their specific circumstance is wrong. Your comments and your jumping to conclusions are disgusting.
Sunday, February 18, 2007

Ruby said:

these poor animals my heart goes out to them how can someone be so cruel to something that is so loving and caring towards humans , cats are very loving animals .
Sunday, February 18, 2007

Ashley said:

This is absolutely dispicable. How can a human being be so vile! This person(s) belongs in jail. These pictures alone are enough evidence that this person(s) is seriously deranged. PS as for marios comment; as much as some of these comments may jump to conclusions be aware that regardless of the circumstances the person(s) is in is no excuse for the horrible condition these animals had to endure. If you can not take care of yourself do not even consider getting an animal, if this was human remains would it be rightous to say "oh well these two old men may lack the ability to care for themself" does it make it ok? Not in my opinion, a life is a life weither it be human or animal.
Monday, February 19, 2007

Tara (from Ottawa) said:

Please people...we know we can do much better than that - I'm tired of hearing things like "but there's nothing I can do about it...isn't it sad?"
There is something you can do about it! Write to your MP your MPP your Mayor,even the PM and voice your support for animals and their rights.
You know you love them enough to do at least that!Every second you waste thinking about it instead of acting upon it, hundreds and thousands of animals everywhere are being neglected, abused and left for dead.
Once you have written to the above mentioned, forward it to your friends, family, neighbours, teachers anyone who you think may help.
It's a good start.
Monday, February 19, 2007

JUDY said:

I put this down to the lack of concern on behalf of the government. We try and get tougher laws passed for animal abusers and instead they rehash laws that are already in place but a small group of people still protest. Well those small groups should put their minds to animal abuse instead of oh my gays can marry, or oh my a girl is going to have an abortion we need to stop her, or should there be smoking in cars where there are young children. The fact of the matter is that gays are not hurting people, the girl who cannot afford to support her unborn child as she is still in school, comes from a poor family and has been abandoned by the boyfriend or smoking in cars ENOUGH ALREADY - get a law passed that all pet owners must have their animal spayed or neutered, have tougher abuse laws because we are hearing more and more abuse but it is falling on deaf ears in the government! When election time comes that is one of the important issues I want to see addressed and I will elect the person who intends to get tougher abuse laws passed, who states passes a law that all animals need to be spayed or neutered unless you are breeding them!
Monday, February 19, 2007

Karen said:

The justice system is PATHETIC. If crimes like these had stiffer punishments then maybe these poor animals would not have had to suffer! But then again if you look at how our wonderful justice system works we have people who have committed violent crimes against others and end up getting a slap on the wrist and sent home on probation.
It's PATHETIC!!!!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Sherry said:

This is utterly a disgrace..It broght tears to my eyes and made me sick to my stomach....There should be more restriction on people owning animals..my cat is our life and joy...treating an animal this way to me is like treating your child that way...
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Tara (from Ottawa) said:

This message is directed towards JUDY. Judy, althoughI do agree with most of what you wrote, I feel as though that last line in the paragraph could represent a huge problem if not addressed properly. Breeders can only be breeders if they are registered with the CKC. We can't just have Tom Dick and Harry walk in saying they're breeders and give them rights. Breeders too have to be well maintained, observed and investigated often. Even the most notable breeders from respected organizations have been caught with neglect and even abuse. We have to be careful with that. Not everyone should be allowed to breed an animal just because they feel like it.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

E said:

My comment is directed to the Toronto Humane Society. Obviously, those visiting your website love animals and are concerned about their welfare; I can't think of any other reason.

As such, your posting the graphic images obtained during this past raid is insensitive and sensationalizes the incident to those already upset. Reading the article provides all the information needed to paint this horrible picture, without subjecting those who truly care to deeply disturbing pictures. Your warning doesn't cover it either. I can't think of one good reason to post these pictures and it gives the THS site a tacky, tabloid feel. Send them to your MP and MPP with the signatures you obtain by organizing an on online petition demanding stiffer laws and harsh sentences for cruelty to animals. Demand that cruelty to animals be treated like hate crimes. I'll go further. I was at the THS a few weeks ago and was told that no volunteers were needed; how about recruiting volunteers who have the ability to set up an on-line lobbying campaign with the aim of eliminating cruelty to animals in Canada. Think outside the box, there are many folks out here who are willing to help in non-traditional ways. Sadly, I don't think the THS will ever be put out of business but it could help reduce the insane number of animals dumped on yours and so many other shelters due to peoples' lack of commitment and/or negligence.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

shauna said:

While the pictures were horrifying and perhaps they should not be posted without some sort of better warning, I am afraid that most people need the shock treatment to make them realize the severity of the situation. I am sure that the THS (unfortunately) is aware of what needs and should be done.

The conditions were atrocious and yes, there should be stiffer laws to deal with persons who commit cruelty to animals. But clearly the people who lived in this house (if anyone did actually live in it) are not of sound mind. And the real underlying issue is how that many cats can be gathered in the first place. The stray and feral cat situation is a disgrace, people - please spade or neuter your pets! If you cannot afford to do that then you should not be adopting a pet. The shelters are great for fixing the animals that come to them - but what about the thousands of pet stores that give away free kittens with start kits? Pet stores should have the same sort of policy as the shleters - mandatory fixing of their animals. Proper Breeders go through all sorts of required certifications and are regulated by their respective organizations so I don't believe they are the problem. It is the general public who are responsible - we need to step up and take more control of the situation.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

AGENT SMITH said:

REMEMBER EVERYONE THIS TYPE OF THING HAPPENS EVERYWHERE AND IT IS YOUR DUTY TO KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND REPORT ANY ANIMAL CRUELTY OR NEGLECT YOU SEE. AS AN AGENT, I CAN ONLY INVESTIGATE THINGS IF THEY ARE REPORTED, SO DON'T BE AFRAID TO REPORT ALL ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Beth said:

We clearly need a stronger legal framework to either act as a deterrent to keep people from treating animals this way or to provide legal action when it does happen. How can our legal system be so lenient? In a case like this, jail is the only answer. We should all be writing our MPs to advocate for stronger animal cruelty legislation.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Meghan said:

i think that we should try too find a way too stop animal cruelty..... [...]

love Meghan
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Lisa L.J Lunn said:

I just can't believe that anyone could turn a blind eye to such horrific conditions, day in, and day out... The real "animals" were the heartless sickos that worked at this so-called sanctuary! Those poor, poor animals...my god. I'm am heartsick just thinking about what those cats had to endure. Thank you to the staff at T.H.S for shedding light on this, and for always being there for animals in distress/need. You are a constant hero to those without a voice, and this is why I proudly donate to you every month. Thank you.
Thursday, February 22, 2007

#1 animal lover said:

who would do that to an animal????? that is sooo crul. is that even aloud to happen? i hope not. they should never have another animal in their lives!!! how could someone do something so horrid? to an animal? i love all animals and i cant stand too see an animal die like that. or even live in that.
Thursday, February 22, 2007

Tara (from Ottawa) said:

I agree with Shauna to an extent. Some of us (it looks more like most of us) do need the shocking pictures for the reality of the problems to really sink in.
What I don't agree with is that any normal level-headed human being should be allowed and able to have a pet, regardless of how much income they make. There are more people living below the poverty line than there are people who earn a modest living. Maybe some of the problems with animal neglect are related to this. Programs should be put into place that would allow low-income families to be able to care for their pet. And for those of us who earn a little more than the national average, we ourselves cannot believe the rates at veterinary clinics and we're barely able to afford it.
It would only be fair to people and animals alike to put a program into place that would allow people to properly take care of their pets including having them spayed and neuteured which should cost a lot less than it already does ($300 and up is the average)The price is ridiculous and if vets really cared about animals and the overpopulation problems they would charge a lot less to get the spay/neuter issue out of the way!
Thursday, February 22, 2007

Kasia said:

OHMIGOSH... people actually have sick minds to do these types of things?! How can ANYONE in this world want to do such a horrible thing? People like these should be sent to jail and kept there... for a LONG time. How can people do this? IT HAS TO BE STOPPED...
Thursday, February 22, 2007

Jillian said:

THis is directed at Mario...

You obviously knew that this was going on, if you know that there were two old men involved in this. So, you should be held accountable too.
Friday, February 23, 2007

Kim said:

I can't believe it! How can someone let things get this bad... Those cats have suffered greatly. I can't imagine how the THS staff deal with such horrifying situations. Animals are innocent, loving, and are dependable on the people that take them as pets! The people that can do such awful things need some kind of help themselves, some sort of punishment and should be on a list of some kind that is open to all shelters and pet stores to prevent this from happening again.
Friday, February 23, 2007

Emily said:

i cant beleave this. even if the people who owned these cats were sick or couldnt care for them then its their duty as pet owners to take them to an animal shelter or find homes for them. these cats didnt deserve the living conditions that they were in and im just sorry no one repported it sooner.
Saturday, February 24, 2007

Jennifer said:

I AM DISGUSTED WITH THIS. IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT OUR GOVERNMENT APPLIES STRICTER LAWS AGAINST ANIMAL ABUSE AND PENALTIES AGAINSTS THE [...] TO DO THIS. THIS IS A DISGRACE AND REALLY SHOWS HOW OUR GOVERNMENT LACKS PROPER CARE FOR ANIMALS. THESE [...] ABUSERS GET OFF FREE WITH A SMALL MERE CHARGE AND DO THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN. I AM SICK AND HOPE THE [...] WHO DID THIS TO THESE POOR INNOCENT CATS [...] AS THESE POOR CATS DID.
Saturday, February 24, 2007

CC said:

We are all animals. Imagin if cats, dogs, bids, or any other animal ruled the world and they treat us like that! SO DON'T DO THAT TO YOUR PET!
Saturday, February 24, 2007

nicole said:

My animals are also my kids....this kind of behavior needs persecution, it is heartbreaking
Saturday, February 24, 2007

mark said:

thats nasty y would some one like that for how would u like if some one did that to u animals are liveing things not a old rag i love animals and i cant have them because mi mom is allrig if ur going to have animals take care of im plz:D
Saturday, February 24, 2007

Diana said:

I am disgusted by such horrors. I am so sad to have seen these pictures, almost wish I hadn't seen them. The sad reality is that this is happening everywhere. If you don't like animals, don't keep them. Clearly people like this don't like animals or else they would see it in their hearts to get them help or give them up to better guardians.

I'm sick.
Saturday, February 24, 2007

Jen said:

"This is also directed at Mario....

HOW DARE YOU GET ANGRY AT ALL THESE PEOPLE'S RESPONSES. What did you expect.
If there are two old men living in conditions like this, & apparently you knew about it, why didn't you try to help them - HUMAN & ANIMAL.
If they are having trouble looking after themselves, how are they going to look after any pet?
Sunday, February 25, 2007

E. said:

I guess y'all missed my point, or one of them anyway. Instead of preaching to the converted on this site, why not organize and take action. What earthly use is it to write, 'IT HAS TO BE STOPPED', when you do NOTHING to stop it yourself?

It shouldn't take horrible, graphic pictures to get you going. Personally, I have not done anything to date but those pictures won't be the inspiration (I haven't looked at them anyway). This is the first blog I have participated in and only because I was hoping others would share my opinion that the THS has not acted in a manner that promotes positive action. Those pictures only sensationalize what we all know - THERE ARE CREEPS OUT THERE who take their selfishness out on those with control or protection. It's now very clear to me that while a forum like this can be a real catalyst for change, its only purpose has been to provide an arena for the self-righteous to pat themselves on the back. Way to go for disagreeing with animal cruelty. Congratulations!
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Brittany said:

I can not believe that a person could actually find it in themselves the ability and evil to do such a horrible thing. Tears are in my eyes and starting to fall while I think of the suffering that these poor angels had to go through. PETS are for love and companionship. My heart is full of sadness when I see such horrific cruelty. I pray for ANYTHING like this to never happen again.
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Ellie said:

The article didn't say wether the house was ocupied or not. If it was the owners names should be puplizsized and the owners of the house put in jail/severly charged against inhumane livig comtitions of those poor helpless cats!
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Jane said:

In response to E - as brutal as the photos are, they need to be seen to get the message through to people. This horrific treatment of animals has to stop and if it gets regular people talking, it's a start. If it gets people looking around and reporting this kind of treatment all the better!
But the courts have to be merciless against those that perpetrate this and [mario] if they are not capable of looking after themselves then shey should not have been inflicting their lifestyle on defenseless animals. The judge should still throw the book at them!!! shameful!!!
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Mindy said:

This is pure hell and evil. These people need to be dealt with and charched BIG TIME.
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Stephanie said:

who ever did this deserves to suffer the same way as these cats. I can't imagine what these cats went though but I can feel their pain.
Monday, February 26, 2007

jessy from kitchener said:

i cant believe some one would do this...if your getting a pet make sure you can take care of them and love them(all)like what you do with your children if you cant then its not for you. if you hurt your child you get in trouble hurting your pet should be the same way. people should be found and charged when they do this type of thing. i watch the humane society show all the time on t.v half way through i have to change it its that sad.
Monday, February 26, 2007

caitlyn said:

animal cruelty must be stoped ther is no reason and no need for it.Other than global warming Animal cruelty is on my to get rid of list.If we all pull together as one no one will have the courage to do this any more
Monday, February 26, 2007

C@ said:

THIS MUST BE STOPED
Monday, February 26, 2007

Todd warner said:

IF you CANNOT afford, DO NOT keep pets! PLease be kind and Feed yourself, AND your Pets!
Monday, February 26, 2007

Kirsten said:

I am beside myself at the sight of these images. The pain and confusion that these poor cats must have felt. I am at loss for these beautiful creatures... I admire the investigation team at the THS, If these images were live to my eyes, I don't know if I could ever close my eyes again. These images are absolutly haunting. These situations MUST BE STOPPED!!!!
Monday, February 26, 2007

joy said:

ican't believe that these people if there were actually people who owned the house have not been arrested for this.when will we join forces and get laws changed to protect animals from this very thing, i just scanned down the list of comments and am pleased to find so many concerned. but being concerned does not change things--we will have to eventually get off the fence and start "doing" people otherwise, i think we will continue to see the same things over and over happen to innocent creatures.why are the names of such awful people not published- so we can all see who does this
Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Robyn Meinen said:

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant believe that someone would do this. Those poor little cats and kittens. I am apalled that someone would let this happen pets are like people they have feelings too. I can only imagine all the pain and suffering these poor cats endured. This and every story of animal cruelty brings tears to my eyes. These indecent acts of animal cruelty need to be stopped and the people whom are found guilty need to be put through the pain they put to their pets!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007

maria said:

This is why there should be a team going to schools and showing this types of video to children and teenagers not the really young ones of course. Just so that they can get the word out that if you have a pet be responsible. Tell on people you see that are crule to animals whats the best way to get the word out by showing things that are facts.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007

corey said:

"Very very sad"
I don't understand why anybody would want to do this to these cats/kittens, what has the world come to?!. I think people should be arested and charged for this.What if this were to happen to humans? the people who did it would be arested and charged so why can't we do this when it happens to pets?.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Patricia said:

This is an act of pure evil. If someone so sick can do this to an innocent animal there is NO DOUBT in my mind that they could do this to a human. I am extremely disgusted and I am trying so hard to hold back the tears. Why didin't anyone report this before? Didin't the neighbours know? I find this an act of murder. If I knew anyone who was cruel to their animals I would report them asap. I know it would be hard to take in animals but if I found one hurt I wouldin't even think twice about taking the little one in with me. Animals are so smart, understanding and will love you unconditionally they don't deserve this and I speak for any animal owner when I say NO animal or human could do anything so bad to deserve the type of life that is shown in those photos.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007

C.A.M. said:

I am crying just thinking about it... I shouldn't have looked, it's going to give me nightmares. How could anyone do this? Animals are people too... I could go on and on, but it's already been covered. Please, oh, please, let the stupidity of the human race end! I would try to do something, but being only a preteen, I'm not sure what to do... I can spread the message, but not much else. Help me! It isn't fair to them!

And "mario": what do you expect??? Don't tell us an old man can't pick up the phone to call an SPCA! Besides, some cats were found BURIED IN THE BASEMENT!! If a pair of old men can't take care of these cats, they certainly can't bury them! How do you know that the house belonged to two old men anyway? Were you involved in this cruelty in some way? If you were, telling us will hurt you less than holding it in will!

Please, someone, anyone, just lend a hand. Working together, we can repair our uncivilized and barbaric existence and move on to a happier, more peaceful life! Love and laughter are the keys, the building blocks, the staples in our lives! THS and the other animal-related societies out there have made the first glorious step. Help me make the second.
Thursday, March 01, 2007

Brenda Taggart said:

This is the works of a truely evil monster. How could anyone treat sweet inocent animals in such a barbaric manner? When you have a pet you have taken full responsibility to feed and love them for their entire lives. They give us so much and ask so little in return. If for some reason you are unable to care for them, call someone and give them to someone who will. There is no excuse for this kind of cruelty, or any cruelty for that matter.

Friday, March 02, 2007

Naomi said:

This is just as ugly as a puppy mill. Both are disgusting.
Friday, March 02, 2007

Eleanor said:

This is an extremely cruel, and irresponsible person to be having all those cats in his/her home. I understand if you love cats and you are willing to take care of them, sure, have as many as u can. But this is a horrible thing to see when theres so many cats and someones bitten off more than they can chew. This is such a horrible thing and those poor cats deserve better
Friday, March 02, 2007

A said:

How could such people or person aquire animals to solely mistreat them? Dispite what these people have done, should we not figure out how these cats came to be in such a place in order to avoid such situations in the future? Did someone perhaps sell these animals to them? If so, is the seller responsible as well?
Friday, March 02, 2007

jackie said:

it sickens me how inresponsible people in society can be, if they dont want a pet why dont they find a home for them instead of neglecting them like if you dont have money or the time for pet why have one with pure STUPIDITY! animal cruelity must be STOPPED!
Saturday, March 03, 2007

Pamela said:

I cant belive someone could even think of doing this to an animal. I cried when I saw this. It's not right!!!
Sunday, March 04, 2007

Carla said:

I feel that anyone who can inflict this kind of inhumane treatment on any living creature deserves it themselves. Nothing will stop people like this because the government does not feel they are worth saving. If we don't place more value on the lives, well being and safety of our animals this situation will only continue to worsen no matter how hard we try to stop it, no matter how many supporters their are. We would never allow this kind of treatment towards any human being and likewise it should not be permitted towards animals. Laws against animal cruelty need to be made harsher, their needs to be lengthy jail terms and when an individual is told they are banned from owning animals ever again SOMEONE needs to follow up to see that it is being enforced. I am just so infurriated I'm at aloss.
Monday, March 05, 2007

Jennifer said:

Oh my dear gawd. No. No no no no no. I can't believe this, oh my gawd. Please no.
Monday, March 05, 2007

Katie said:

I am in tears!!!! Those poor cats and kittens!! I can't stop crying,cats are people too and are to be treated with respect! I am so mad at who ever did this. My cat just died last year of old age and I still can't stop crying.( by the way we got are cat from the humane society and before we got him he had a broken leg and I was always worried about him he was like a brother. :(
Monday, March 05, 2007

Petlover said:

Fortunately the "law" recognizes OUR pain and suffering and abuse from evil people in society--UNFORTUNATELY, the "law" DOES NOT recognize companion animals as anything else but a piece of "dead wood"! The courts are powerless to help, because there are NO LAWS that put any value on animal pain and suffering and abuse!! The Gov't Dept for animal welfare (the Dept of Food and Agriculture,Monty Quinter,who stated on TV that he has no plans to change the current laws)needs to hear our voices loud and clear, and be forced to have some changes made!! If you do nothing--nothings done!!! Send him your emails, or write TODAY!! If there are LAWS to recognize the value of companion animals, then maybe the perps will have something to fear!! Right now, an animal is seen in the eyes of the LAW as just a piece of "dead wood" with absolutely no value whatsoever!!!Shameful!!We wouldn't cry over pictures of "dead wood"!! Do something today!! The THS should also start a Petition list! They've known about this for YEARS !! It's about time we all "DEMAND" CHANGES BE MADE! Looking at horrid pictures and crying doesn't do a thing to PROTECT the next victims!!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007

ELIZABETH said:

i think that the person who did this should suffer the same way that those poor cats did i hope they pay for what they did to them
Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Michelle (living in a zoo) said:

I am absoluetly appauled by this. I cannot beleive some people in this world. How can anyone allow this to happen. I hope the person or people behind thi are caught and sent to jail to rot and treated like they treated these poor, defencless animals. It makes me sick to know there are such cruel, heartless people out there.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Tina said:

I feel the same as the rest of you, disgusted, saddened and a bit quilty that we can't stop this. I would like to know what we can do to stop this?
Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Katelyn said:

Oh my gosh i didnt ever think that some one could be so unhumane. How can someone look a poor helpless animal in its eyes and hurt or abuse it in anyway. Im still looking and thinking back on stuff like this and i cant see anyone being able to do these horrible things!
Im only 13 and i have alot to say about abusing animals. Just think, not only in Canada are they doing this to animals, but all over the world!
The people doing these descusting things well, i have one word for you RESPECT!
Not only should you respect animals respect your self when your hurting animals its making you feel worse inside even know you dont think so. And just because there animals dosent mean that they deserve to be treated like dirt, Just think about!
( if i had one wish i would wish for the people with sick minds and deserbing thoughts of hurting animals to change their ways and so that they will respect animals and living creatures and for no animals or pets to ever be abused or hurt ever!! )
Wednesday, March 07, 2007

claudia said:

I think is disgusted @ sad the way those animal were living. I hope they can faind a good house for all the once they found alive.and to all of You do something about it don't such look at the pictures actions speack laud them words thank you

Friday, March 09, 2007

Nancy said:

I can not understand how people can do this to innocent animals. Animals bring such joy into people lives. I can not believe someone could do this and feel no remorse. We need stronger laws in this country with regards to animal cruelty.
I am sickened and horrified!
Friday, March 09, 2007

Tara said:

I commend you Katelyn. It's nice to see that the younger generation feels strongly about this subject. I would recommend that you gather your classmates and form a letter writing campaign group to write letters to ministers, mayors and members of Parliament. Maybe this is something you can discuss with your teacher. If anyone reading this has younger kids at home, this is a way of getting them involved in something useful and progressive that could ultimately change the way we see the world.
Friday, March 09, 2007

Heather said:

Outraged! Sick to my stomach!
I'd like the personal information (ie name and address) of all person's responsible for cruelty cases to be made public and aggressively advertised...
Saturday, March 10, 2007

Debbie said:

This comment is in a way directed at the THS.........I know that overpopulation of cats/dogs is a big problem in this city, yet most of your adult cats are adopted out unaltered? There was a waiting list before to have the cat adopted spayed/neutered, which when my niece adopted, the waiting time was over 6 mos, then there was a rebate offered but is there anything available now? All it takes is one time for the cat to get outside and create more unwanted litters.

Anyone can check out Craiglist or Kijiji and see how many cats looking for homes are not fixed....there are even people posting want ads for "male" cat to mate with their female(mixed breeds) all because she is cute and friendly? What are people thinking? With all the homeless animals why are people still letting their cats roam free and purposely breeding them? The feral cat problem we are facing is because of irresponsible owners either letting their cats out or dumping them when no longer wanted. If you can't afford to keep a cat/pet for it's entire life time don't adopt, foster one from a rescue or shelter for short periods if you feel you need to have an animal in your home. And people when you are expecting a baby, that is no excuse to dump your pet...........it makes me sick.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Martina said:

Simply disgusting,and sad. whoever did this deserves a lifetime in prison.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

shawna said:

I Think what i just read is totally wrong those aniamls deserved to live , what those people did was inhumane and they should be punished for it i can not belive that someone did not say or do any thing until the toronto humane society steped in i just wanna say if it weren't for them there would be more animals dieing cause people don't now how to take care of their animals ..........
Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Alayna said:

I dont understand how some people can be so gutless...it makes me sick... They are living things too and should be treated with respect. If someone no longer wants to look after a pet thats fine, but at least make the effort to find a home for it so it can be cared for. Thank you THS its nice to know that there a good people out there that care. This needs to stop...its just not fair. I would love to adopt some of those cats so they have a great home - were huge cat lovers! - but we already adopted two!! I wish all the best for those cats and all other animal that suffer from cruelty and hope they get brought into a wonderful house hold that will love and care for them!!!
Thursday, March 15, 2007

Kelsey said:

People who treat animals like that should be locked up and never be able to have an animal ever again. Just ask them if they would do the same thing to little kids or elderly people. Poor defenceless animals who only want to be love and cared for shouldn't have to be treated badly.I love animals and really hate people who treat them badly I really think its wrong.
Thursday, March 15, 2007

Anonymous said:

For all the cat-lovers out there who allow your own cat to roam around outside of the home...the only people you have to blame for this horrible situation is yourselves! Don't you realize that the the reason these cats end up living in such situations is because you, ignorant people, do not believe in keeping youre own precious feline indoors! If everyone took responsibility for their own pets, Toronto would not be faced with this situation.
First of all, cats are animals, and animals reproduce. The first step to preventing another devistating event is to spay/neuter your cat.
Secondly, why in the world are these cats not indoors? Who let them to roam in the first place? If you love them so, keep them inside!Unfortunalty there are two groups of people out there who are responsible: Cat/pet abandoners...and there are only 3 words for you "shame on you". You have a pet, and you dont take care of it! What kind of person are you!! And the other group: The pet owners (cat lovers) who love their cats and feed them throughout the day...but let them wander OUTSIDE! Why? Keep them indoors! Keep them where they will both remain, and not envoke harm on anyother animal in the wild...chipmunks and birds...you know they have feelings too!
And i hate to say this, but why is Toronto continuing to encourage and nurse feral cats communities? They should not be on the street! Either take them in, or do away with them, and clean up the city! Keep these pests away form the GTA's little natural environments and let these native species prosper, rather than letting thier numbers diminish and protecting pest cats!
Thursday, March 15, 2007

adam said:

it is very sad how animals are FORCED to live in those conditions and i totally agree with kelsy on how the peaple should be treated. and i am very thankful of the THS and rescuing the animals from this situation...
Friday, March 16, 2007

Tara said:

Anonymus: Your post is contradictory. You either love cats (animals) or you don't. It's simple. You can't say "I love my kitty" then turn around and say "keep these pests away from the GTA's little natural environments..." You have spoken like the average Joe...so truly unlike a true lover/caretaker of all animals. It is remarkable how barbaric we still are towards our co-existing counterparts, really.
Monday, March 19, 2007

Tara said:

It comes as a complete surprise to me that animals are adopted out from the Toronto Humane Society without having been spayed or neutered. In the past, part of the adoption agreement required that new owners agree to having their pets spayed or neutered and the Society followed up to make sure that it happened. There is no excuse whatsoever for having a six month wait in order to have this procedure done. A lot of puppies and kittens can be born in that time. Is the Toronto Humane Society no longer committed to stopping the overpopulation of companion animals?
Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Kelly Gredner said:

This is the reason why everyone should be supporting Bill C 373!!!

Write to your MP and the PM demand them, or politely ask, to abolish Bill S 213, the inadequate and useless anti-cruelty bill.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

THS Senior Communicator said:

This comment is for Tara:
Of course the THS is committed to controlling animal populations. We'd love to spay and neuter every animal that leaves our shelter, but the reality is that due to a combination of circumstances including the large number of animals that pass through The Toronto Humane Society and the often complex nature of emergency medical situations in the clinic, our vets simply can't get to every animal. And to be quite honest, the true responsibility lies with the person who adopts the animal.
Thursday, March 22, 2007

alana wanna be vetanairian said:

i love animals and this is