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13 · Wednesday, December 21, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Humane society searching after cats were dumped in individual boxes The Oakville and Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is asking for the public's help in identifying who abandoned three cats at the Milton Fairgrounds last week. The grey and white cats were sealed in individual cardboard boxes and left in a secluded area on or around Wednesday, Dec. 14. A German shepherd being walked by its owner discovered the cats. The felines are un-neutered males, all one to three years of age. Humane Society officials said the cats may be siblings. "They were found in fair condition; one had scratches on its face and another had a broken tooth that had to be pulled. It's possible the cats may have fought in the home." Anyone with information regarding tenced to jail time, in addition to a $10,000 fine, for the incident can contact the OMHS at essentially abandoning their dog in an unheated 905-845-1551, ext. 12. All information is garage in winter with no food or water. strictly confidential. The OMHS reminds residents it is a resource in an emergency situation if people can no longer keep their pets and that animal cruelty is a crime. Last month, a Milton couple was sen- WARM UP THE WARM UP TO A A HOLIDAYS WITH MODERN FIREPLACE MODERN FIREPLACE "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" www.cobblestonembers.ca ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 905-337-2066