Local News Animal cruelty charges against pet store owner
May 04, 2005 - 4:25 pm
By: Nikki Pena

Crown Counsel has approved charges of animal cruelty against a pet store owner in Burnaby. If convicted, Thomas Peters, of Pet Habitat could face up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $2000. In the past five years, the SPCA has been looking into nearly 80 complaints from people about the store. There are concerns about the store's lack of proper veterinary care and below standard living conditions for some of the animals.