R v Purdy, 2006 CarswellOnt 4205

Statute: Criminal Code,
Section: 445.1(1)(a), 446(1)(b)
Province or Territory: Ontario,
Offence: Abuse,
Animal: Cattle, Pig,
Type of Distress: Willfully causing pain and suffering to animals under his care, through extreme neglect
Sentence:
Legal Issue: Suitable care, Wilfulness,

Purdy, a farmer in dire financial straits, neglected his animals’ basic needs. He showed callous disregard for their wellbeing. Many of the cows and pigs were dying of starvation, and were forced to rely on snowfall for water.

Accused found guilty.