The Edmonton Police Service Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit has made arrests pertaining to incidents of animal abuse that occurred in southeast Edmonton.
On Dec. 26, 2022, patrol officers responded to an animal abuse complaint at Kittlitz Park, located around 28A Street and 36A Avenue. Residents had reportedly located the remains of a three-year-old medium-sized, male German Shepherd/Pitbull mix that had its paws bound. CCTV from the area showed a suspect dragging the dog and leaving him in the park.
On Feb. 7, 2023, police were called to a residence in the Meadowbrook community for reports of another animal abuse incident involving a four-month-old female German Shepard mix. Officers investigated acts of abuse that were alleged to have occurred on Jan. 21, 2023. The female dog has since been transferred to an appropriate care facility for animals.
Police have charged 45-year-old Steven Kuzyk, and 43-year-old Sharon Vert in relation to both incidents. Both accused are charged with failing to provide adequate care to an animal, willfully causing pain and suffering to an animal and causing death to an animal.
On Feb. 7, 2023, police were called to a residence in the Meadowbrook community for reports of another animal abuse incident involving a four-month-old female German Shepard mix. Officers investigated acts of abuse that were alleged to have occurred on Jan. 21, 2023. The female dog has since been transferred to an appropriate care facility for animals.
Police have charged 45-year-old Steven Kuzyk, and 43-year-old Sharon Vert in relation to both incidents. Both accused are charged with failing to provide adequate care to an animal, willfully causing pain and suffering to an animal and causing death to an animal.