Michael Cairns is the first person in the province to be jailed for animal cruelty, said Nova Scotia SPCA investigator Jo-Anne Landsburg. It's the man's second conviction for animal cruelty. Owner Michael Cairns was handed a 30-day jail sentence for animal cruelty involving 19 cats. (Nova Scotia SPCA)The SPCA said got a complaint about a terrible smell coming from Cairn's apartment on Dec. 11, 2014. He'll be on probation for 12 months after his release and must pay $2,000 restitution to the Nova Scotia SPCA.

Source: CBC News October 21, 2016 16:53 UTC