A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges.
On December 28th, 2023, Niagara officers opened an investigation into the abandonment of five puppies along the Niagara Parkway.
As a result of the investigation, detectives have arrested and charged 63-year-old Mario Sid Silva.
He's facing charges such as killing animals other than cattle, and 4 counts of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal.
Four of the abandoned Shar-Pei puppies remain in the care of the Niagara SPCA.
One had passed away when officers attended the initial scene, and two are unaccounted for.
The Shar-Pei puppies are believed to be 6 to 8 weeks old.
While there are plans to adopt out the puppies to a good home, they will be remaining in the care of the Niagara SPCA till they reach an adoptable age.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1022200.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.