Provincial court rules in dog abuse case

The provincial court
has ruled against a Regina man in a case of
animal abuse.   

In
March, 21-year old Nelson
Menard was arrested by Regina Police for the suspected abuse of his dog, Kindle.
 

A video showing Menard
abusing the animal was used as evidence in court. the abuse included hanging the
dog by his leash, along with repeated hitting and kicking.
 

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Kindle was seized by
the humane society and given veterinary care.   

Menard later pleaded
guilty, and was sentenced to six months of community service, a restitution
charge as well as enrolment in an anger management or a personal counselling
program.  

The Humane Society has
mixed feelings about the ruling.  

“Considering the
amount of damage that was done to this dog – both physically and emotionally, we
were hoping for a stronger sentence,” says Diana Bishop, supervisor of animal
protection officers.  

Kindle has now been
adopted by new owners and is on the road to rehabilitation.