Mississauga man charged with 12 animal cruelty offenses after puppy mutilations

A disturbing investigation by Peel Regional Police has led to the arrest of Jiong Wang, a 43-year-old man from Mississauga, charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty after several puppies were found dead or mutilated. The incidents occurred between December 2024 and March 2025, with officers responding to reports of young dogs, aged 8 to 10 weeks, being discarded either deceased or severely injured. Police believe Wang used online platforms, including Kijiji, to purchase the puppies, communicating under the alias 'Joey'. Currently, four dogs have been accounted for, with one deceased and three recovering, while investigators suspect there may be additional victims. Authorities are urging anyone who may have sold puppies to someone named 'Joey' or who has related information to come forward. Wang is held in custody pending a bail hearing.