Saskatoon kennel owner pleads guilty in death of 14 dogs in over-heated room
SASKATOON — The owner of a Saskatoon kennel where 14 large-breed dogs died of heat stroke and dehydration last year has pleaded guilty to negligence under the Animal Protection Act.
Dave Deplaedt, 50, says he’s accepting responsibility for the deaths of the dogs in September 2016.
He told the dogs’ owners he doesn’t expect forgiveness but is sincerely sorry.
His business is being fined $14,000, but a victim surcharge of $5,600 brings the total cost to $19,600.