57 Kittens, 8 Cats Saved; Man Arrested in Suspected Animal Cruelty Investigation: Police

Several kittens rescued from a Mississauga home as part of an investigation into animal cruelty are seen in this photo provided by Peel Regional Police. Officers saved nearly 60 kittens and eight adult cats. Peel Police photoA southern Ontario man is facing more than 130 charges after police rescued nearly 60 kittens and eight cats from a Mississauga residence during an investigation into suspected animal cruelty.The investigation began April 1 when Peel Regional Police received information from Animal Welfare Services concerning kittens that were allegedly sold in “distressing conditions” and were dying from injuries after being taken to their new homes, police said in a May 17 press release.