Dozens of suffering cats euthanized in connection to animal cruelty investigation

The Edmonton Police Service has issued warrants for the arrest of two women in connection to an animal cruelty investigation that resulted in the rescue of 52 neglected cats from a northwest area address.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, Edmonton’s Animal Care and Control Peace Officers executed a search warrant on a property near 112 Avenue and 95 Street with the assistance of EPS officers. The Peace Officers had observed multiple cats living in deplorable conditions at the residence and in a motor home parked on the property.

Extreme levels of ammonia from cat defecation and decaying animal flesh forced EPS officers to call in a hazmat team from Edmonton Fire and Rescue Services to enter the dwelling. Once inside the residence and motor home, a total of 52 cats, a majority of which were in ill health, were discovered surrounded by feces, urine and syringes throughout the two dwellings. A decomposing feline was also discovered inside the motor home.

After executing a search warrant at the address, the distressed cats were seized. Sadly, a total of 37 cats were euthanized due to serious health issues. The residence has also since been condemned and boarded up by city officials.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Kelly Jenner, 38, and Alisha Leclercq, 32, each who are facing charges under the Criminal Code of willfully cause pain, suffering or injury to an animal or bird (x3), abandon animal in distress or wilfully neglect or fail to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for it (x3).

They are also facing charges under the Animal Protection Act of cause an animal to be in distress, fail to ensure said animal has adequate food and water, fail to provide animal with adequate care when it was wounded or ill and fail to provide animal with adequate shelter, ventilation or space.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kelly Jenner and Alisha Leclercq is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Any media inquiries concerning the current status of the surviving animals can be directed to Chrystal Coleman, Communications Advisor with Animal Care and Control @ 780-944-7528.

Residence near 112 Avenue and 95 Street filled with cat feces and debris.

The rental property has since been condemned by city officials.

More than 30 cats in medical distress were discovered living in a motor home. Another 22 cats were living in a residence on the same property.

 

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