Founder of Sask. cat rescue program to answer to animal neglect, distress charges
An Elrose woman who had 100 cats seized from her home in January is to appear in Rosthern court later this month.
Dolores LaPlante had 100 cats seized from her home in January
An Elrose woman who had 100 cats seized from her home in January is to appear in Rosthern court later this month.
Dolores LaPlante is charged with causing unnecessary pain suffering or injury, wilful neglect or failure to supply food, shelter and care.
She is also charged with causing or permitting distress.
LaPlante is the founder of Saskatchewan Alley Cats Association, described as a province-wide cat rescue program.
A judge returned two dogs to LaPlante's care. A cat that had previously been in her care was returned to its original owner.
LaPlante pleaded guilty to a distress charge in 2011 after animal protection officials took 70 animals from her property.
Corrections
- The original version of this Canadian Press story stated the courts had given LaPlante back two cats and one dog. In fact, the courts returned two dogs to LaPlante's care. A cat that had previously been in her care was returned to its original owner.Apr 09, 2019 2:33 PM EDT