The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is asking for the public’s help following a shocking incident of animal cruelty, which took place in Oakville last week.

On Wednesday, (Oct. 19) the humane society was called to Orion Court (in the Trafalgar and Upper Middle roads area) with reports of a stray cat in distress.

Upon examining the cat, humane society agents discovered that a mechanical pencil had been forced into the cat’s anus so deeply that it caused internal injuries.

The animal required surgery to have the pencil removed.

“This cat may not be able to tell us who did this to her, but hopefully someone in the community can.”



Laura Mackasey, OMHS animal protective services manager and agent of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)

The feline’s leg had also been injured and a binder clip had been clamped onto its tail.

Due to the extent of the cat’s injuries and trauma, the OMHS has initiated an investigation to find whoever is responsible for this incident.

“We are urging anyone who may have any information about this cat and its injuries to come forward,” said Laura Mackasey, an OMHS animal protective services manager and agent of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) in a press release.

“This cat may not be able to tell us who did this to her, but hopefully someone in the community can.”

Mackasey said the female black-and-white, short-haired cat is expected to make a full recovery.

She said it is important to find the person responsible for this incident to not only get justice for this injured cat, but to ensure this individual cannot harm other animals or even a human being.