OSPCA_logoThe Ontario SPCA reports a North Bay woman has been convicted of four counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act.

They include one count of permitting distress to an animal, one count for failing to comply with standards of care (fail to provide adequate and appropriate medical attention), one count for failing to comply with standards of care (fail to provide care necessary for their general welfare) and one count of failing to comply with an order served.

It’s alleged the North Bay and District Humane Society received a report about a dog with poor coat condition on January 26th, 2015.

Two days later, officials say an Ontario SPCA agent observed a Labrador dog, that was about five years old, to have had hair loss, red, raw, and inflamed skin, and very swollen and sensitive ears.

An Ontario SPCA Act Order was issued to the owner to provide the dog with veterinary care.  The dog was later removed due to its medical distress and the owner’s failure to comply with an Ontario SPCA Order.

Official say after being placed on a special diet, multiple medications, and bathed daily over the course of the next four weeks, the dog made a full recovery and has since been adopted into a loving home.

Karen Lamarre was sentenced to a lifetime prohibition on animal ownership, inspection rights for the next 6 months, and probation for the next 2 years.

Conditions of her probation include that she pay restitution in the amount of $1862.86 and notify of any change in address.