R v Small, 2005 ONCJ 1430

Statute: Criminal Code,
Section: 446(1)(a)
Province or Territory: Ontario,
Offence: Neglect,
Animal: Dog,
Type of Distress: Neglect (leaving dog in cage and witholding food)
Sentence: Small was sentenced to a 12-month period of supervised probation with conditions including 60 hours of community service and rehabilitative programs. She was prohibited from having care of any animal and required to make restitution to the SPCA of $897, jointly and severally with her husband.
Legal Issue:

Sentencing of the accused, Small, who pled guilty to the charge of cruelty to animals. She had locked the dog in a cage and withheld his food. Small had no criminal record.