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Jail l terms and d $10,000 $ in fines f for f animal l cruelty l Continued from page 1 3 · Friday, November 18, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Lopez was found guilty of one count of causing distress to an animal and received a 30-day jail sentence -- to be served intermittently. Lopez was also given two years' probation, a 10-year ban on owning, caring for or residing with an animal and had to surrender of Mea to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. Lopez was also found guilty of one count of permitting distress to an animal and was fined $5,000 plus court costs and victim surcharge and received two years' probation. Additionally, Lopez was charged with failing to respond to an order of care and received a suspended sentence on that count. On Jan. 31, 2011, a team of animal protec- Inside d Junior Boys Pants: Buy one get one free, selected styles only. y Opinion.............................................6 Artscene..........................................33 Worship...........................................36 Sports..............................................39 Classified........................................44 Full Delivery: New Homes, Home Hardware, Holland Park, Alexanian Carpets, Oakville Wrap, Total Market Power, Sylvan Learning, What's U Partial Delivery: Michael's, Michael Craft, Bonnie Togs, Shoppers Drug Mart, National Sports For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com tive services agents from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and the Oakville & Milton Humane Society laid charges of cruelty after responding to a call regarding a dog being kept in a garage in Milton. Upon investigation, the officers found a severely emaciated dog tied to a string in the garage. When she was found, Mea was cold, lethargic and had a damaged eye. There was no food or water present in the unheated garage. Mea was removed from the home after the OMHS Officers failed to receive compliance from the owners. Immediate veterinary care was sought and charges were laid. "It has been a long journey from Jan. 31 to today," said Oakville & Milton Humane Society Manager of Animal Protective Services, Amanda Barrett, in a news release. "We are very grateful that justice was served for Mea and that her future will be much brighter than her past." The sentencing is one of the most severe in the 75-year history of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. "It is our mission to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves," said Johanne Golder, executive director of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. "Mea needed us to be her voice and we were proud to speak out loud and clear. I am so very proud of Officer Mackasey and our entire Animal Protective Services Team for their tireless pursuit of justice for this great dog." Mea is currently at a local veterinary clinic for assessment and a plan for `re-homing' her will be formulated based on the results of her assessment. Friday, November 18th through Saturday, November 26th inclusive. Fantasy WORLD OF GOODS 25 Liquidation Outlet % all in stock items. off Look for our weekly specials on name brand housewares, small appliances, toys, fitness equipment and more NOW OPEN New items weekly Open Sunday 10 ­ 4 Oakville Location ONLY: Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 9-5:30 pm % 50 off 482 South Service Road East Oakville, ON L6J 2X6 · (905) 338-3030 Monday ­ Saturday 9:30-5:30, Thursday till 7:00 Oakville's best kept secret for liquidation merchandise ALL shoes 427 Speers Road Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. w.remaxaboutowne.com 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.