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It is up to a judge whether an Edmonton man who admitted stealing a cat, stabbing it to death and cutting it into pieces to “cook it up” over a fire should be jailed.



The Crown argued Monday that Wendell Mack Mah, 20, should be sentenced to 18 to 24 months in jail, while his lawyer suggested a conditional sentence to be served in the community.

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Mah earlier pleaded guilty in provincial court to killing an animal and possessing stolen property.

Crown prosecutor Christian Lim described the case as a “vicious and senseless killing of an animal” and said Mah should also be put on probation after his release and be banned for life from owning pets.

Defence lawyer Kathryn Quinlan cited a psychologist’s finding that Mah is very immature and naive and would not do well behind bars, and suggested a conditional sentence of 18 to 24 months followed by probation and a pet ban of five to 10 years.

In victim impact statements, the family that owned the 17-year-old tabby tearfully described Pudge as a “furry” member of the family and the “heart” of their home.