Dogs Left In Car Results In Repeat Offender Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Feb 17 05:23:09 MST 2026
During the investigation, officers located two short‑haired boxer‑breed dogs inside an unheated vehicle. At the time, the outside temperature was approximately -18°C, police determined the dogs had been left in the vehicle for more than two hours.
The suspect was later located at a residence they had been ordered by the court not to attend.
As a result, Mackenzie Loyst, 25 years of age, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
Cruelty to Animals Causing Unnecessary Pain, Suffering or Injury, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a)
Two counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order (two counts), contrary to section 145(5)(a)
The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The dogs are being cared for by a local resident. Both dogs appeared un harmed.
If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you have any information regarding animal neglect or abuse you can also call the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre (OAPCC) at 1-833-9-ANIMAL , available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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