One horse killed, others injured in ‘disturbing’ animal cruelty case: Niagara police

An animal cruelty investigation is underway in the Niagara Region after a horse was found brutally slaughtered and several others injured. The doctor who helped treat the injured animals says the scene was both tragic and terrifying.

By The Canadian Press

Posted August 1, 2025 12:48 pm.

Last Updated August 2, 2025 6:29 pm.

Police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after one horse was killed and several others were injured in Niagara Region.

Niagara regional police say the “disturbing act” occurred at a horse boarding farm near Buchner Road and Highway 140 in Welland.

Police were called Thursday after farm staff found eight horses with injuries and cuts consistent with stab wounds during their routine morning checks.

Investigators say one horse was found dead, one was sent to a veterinary hospital for emergency care, and the others were treated on site.

They say the forensics unit also visited the scene to thoroughly examine the evidence.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Video shows a smash-and-grab robbery at GTA jewellery store

Police are on the hunt for multiple suspects who they say smashed display cases at a jewellery store in the Greater Toronto Area and walked out with valuables. Authorities say they were called about...

47m ago

Last call: Imperial Pub closes its doors after 81 years in Toronto

People from across Toronto dropped by the Imperial Pub on Saturday to pay their respects to a decades-old establishment that holds a lot of sentimental value to many in the city. "It's one of our favourite...

13m ago

Pilot dead in eastern Ontario after plane crash, police say

SOUTH GLENGARRY — Provincial police say a pilot is dead after an accident involving two small airplanes in eastern Ontario. OPP say officers were called to a report that two airplanes had possibly collided...

4h ago

Man shot dead in Brampton, police say

A man was shot dead on Saturday evening in the Brampton area, according to Peel Regional Police. Authorities say the shooting happened near Loafers Lake Lane and Conestoga Drive shortly after 7 p.m....

3m ago

Top Stories

Video shows a smash-and-grab robbery at GTA jewellery store

Police are on the hunt for multiple suspects who they say smashed display cases at a jewellery store in the Greater Toronto Area and walked out with valuables. Authorities say they were called about...

47m ago

Last call: Imperial Pub closes its doors after 81 years in Toronto

People from across Toronto dropped by the Imperial Pub on Saturday to pay their respects to a decades-old establishment that holds a lot of sentimental value to many in the city. "It's one of our favourite...

13m ago

Pilot dead in eastern Ontario after plane crash, police say

SOUTH GLENGARRY — Provincial police say a pilot is dead after an accident involving two small airplanes in eastern Ontario. OPP say officers were called to a report that two airplanes had possibly collided...

4h ago

Man shot dead in Brampton, police say

A man was shot dead on Saturday evening in the Brampton area, according to Peel Regional Police. Authorities say the shooting happened near Loafers Lake Lane and Conestoga Drive shortly after 7 p.m....

3m ago

Most Watched Today

2:22

Explosion at chemical plant in Argentina injures at least 12

A fire and explosion at an industrial complex in Ezeiza Argentina has injured at least 12 people. Karling Donoghue reports on the blast and the aftermath.

1h ago

0:20

Video shows a smash-and-grab robbery at GTA jewellery store

Police are on the hunt for multiple suspects who they say smashed display cases at a jewellery store in the Greater Toronto Area and walked out with multiple valuables.

4h ago

2:45

Windy weekend kicks off with rain showers

The GTA is gearing up for a very windy weekend that will kickoff with rain showers. Weather specialist Jessie Uppal has the long-range forecast.

2:17

Would you buy a year's worth of beer up front?

Would you buy a year's worth of pints from your local pub, all up front? That's the new offering from one bar in the Financial District. Brandon Choghri has the details on the membership that'll get you 365 beers a year.

2:32

Most mispronounced words in Canada

From croissant to dachshund, a new study has revealed the most mispronounced words in Canada. As Michelle Mackey reports, the top mispronunciation in Quebec may surprise you.