Van Puppies Rescued – 49 Year Old Arrested

Source: Peel Regional Police
Date: Fri Feb 14 05:26:43 MST 2025

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged a Mississauga man following an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty.



On Feb. 9, 2025, police received information of a possible puppy mill operating out of a business near Dundas Street West and Mavis Road in Mississauga.

On Feb. 10, officers attended the business to investigate the matter and discovered five puppies caged in a vehicle inside a garage. Inside the van, the puppies were living in abysmal conditions with urine and feces throughout and no suitable food or water.


49-year-old Ersin Misirlisoy of Mississauga has been arrested and charged with Causing Unnecessary Suffering To Animals contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is to attend court at a later date to answer to the charge.

Police confirmed that no other animals are outstanding. The puppies are now in the care and custody of the Mississauga animal shelter, where they will remain pending judicial outcome.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 1133.

Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.