Toronto-Pit Bull mix Saved by cops

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Dog saved by cops

By JENNY YUEN
Last Updated: 28th October 2009, 5:12am

A nine-year-old pitbull was rescued by police Saturday after the dog's owner was seen allegedly hitting and kicking her in a west-end park.

Kya, a pitbull and Labrador mix, was walking with a family in the park when the father allegedly started abusing the animal.

"Even the children told him to stop and police intervened before any permanent damage was done to the animal," said Toronto Humane Society spokesman Ian McConachie.

The man surrendered the animal to the Toronto Humane Society. Kya will be available for adoption as soon as the shelter gets her vet records.

The owner, whose name was not released, was charged by Toronto Police with animal cruelty.

If convicted, the man could be sentenced to two years in jail, face a $50,000 fine and have a lifetime ban from owning a pet.

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