Police in Mississauga, Ontario, respond to allegations involving kittens sold in “distressing conditions” that later die from injuries, according to reports from both outlets. The investigation leads to the rescue of 57 kittens, along with eight cats, with Animal Welfare Services assisting police. CBC reports that a 38-year-old man is charged following the investigation into alleged animal cruelty. The charges total 134 counts of causing unnecessary animal suffering, and the case is framed around the circumstances in which the animals were kept and the injuries that contributed to the kittens’ deaths. Global News similarly describes the probe as prompted by multiple reports of kittens being sold in poor conditions and subsequently dying from their injuries. Both sources indicate police and animal welfare personnel work together as part of the rescue effort and related investigation. The reports do not provide further details in the provided text about the man’s court date or the animals’ status after the rescue.