2 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

by Marie Bennett | Oct 28, 2026 | e-Petition, Horse Slaughter, Justice for Faith, Letter writing campaign

TWO SPECIFIC QUICK & EASY ACTIONS

At first, it might seem strange to find a letter-writing campaign and a Member of Parliament-sponsored e-petition about a cat on a website generally dedicated to banning horse slaughter in Canada and beyond. But animal welfare is not a series of isolated causes.

Whether it is preventing horses being slaughtered or advocating for justice for a cat subjected to alleged abuse, the underlying issue is the same: animals need effective legal protection, and those responsible for cruelty must be held accountable.

Faith’s case raises serious concerns about animal cruelty, the enforcement of existing laws, and the safeguards—or lack thereof—that protect animals when they are rehomed online. These concerns extend far beyond one cat or one community.

We believe every animal deserves protection, regardless of species. That is why we are asking you to take action for Faith and call on Ontario’s elected officials to strengthen accountability, enforce the law, and address the gaps that leave vulnerable animals at risk.

Please take a moment to send the letter and sign the e-petition. Every voice matters.

P.S. Letter-writing campaigns directed at the people who have the power to bring about change are incredibly powerful. And not all petitions are created equal!

A Member of Parliament-sponsored e-petition like the one below is far more than a typical online petition.

If you live in Canada please take part in one or both of the following campaigns.

If you live in Ontario fill out the form to send the letter to Ontario’s decision-makers AND sign the e-petition.

If you live ANYWHERE in Canada please sign the e-petition.

Together, these actions help demonstrate that the public is paying attention and expects meaningful action to protect animals.

WHO WAS FAITH? (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.)

Faith was a young cat in Niagara Falls, Ontario, whose life ended in tragic circumstances. In late September 2026, a concerned citizen rescued her from a motel residence in the area of Lundy’s Lane and Montrose Road, where she was reportedly found severely emaciated and bound and appeared to have been sexually assaulted.

Faith was taken to an animal hospital, but her condition was so poor that she had to be euthanized.

On October 5, 2026, Niagara Regional Police arrested Peter Krsul, 55, of Niagara Falls, after searching the motel room and reportedly finding materials used to bind the cat. He was charged with causing damage or injury to an animal and bestiality. The investigation followed an initial inquiry by Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS).

Faith’s story raises serious questions about how vulnerable animals are often not protected when they are rehomed, and whether existing safeguards are sufficient to prevent abuse.

We may never know everything Faith endured, but her story must not be forgotten.

We are calling for accountability in her case and meaningful protections to help prevent other animals from suffering a similar fate.

The charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

ACTION NUMBER 1 OF 2

DONE FOR YOU EMAIL CAMPAIGN – RESIDENTS OF ONTARIO

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Justice for Faith

Call on Ontario's decision makers to take animal cruelty seriously, seek the maximum penalty if the accused is convicted, and address the gaps that leave vulnerable animals exposed to abuse through online rehoming platforms.

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SUBJECT: Justice for Faith — Accountability and Protection for Vulnerable Animals

EMAIL LIST TO SEND IT TO:

Premier@ontario.ca, Doug.Downey@ontario.ca, Minister.SOLGEN@ontario.ca, michael.kerzner@pc.ola.org, Michal.Sokolski@ontario.ca, Melanie.Milczynski@ontario.ca, effie.triantafilopoulos@pc.ola.org, wgates-qp@ndp.on.ca, jstevens-qp@ndp.on.ca, kwong-tam-qp@ndp.on.ca

Dear Premier Ford, Attorney General Downey, Solicitor General Kerzner, Crown Attorney Sokolski, Chief Animal Welfare Inspector Milczynski, Effie Triantafilopoulos, Wayne Gates, Jennifer Stevens, Kristyn Wong-Tam, and Members of the Ontario Legislature,

On October 5, 2026, Niagara Falls resident Peter Krsul (55) was arrested and charged under Canada’s Criminal Code with the following offences:

• Section 445.1(1)(a) — causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal.
• Section 160(1) — bestiality.

This individual was reportedly able to obtain Faith through an online animal rehoming platform in Ontario.

These platforms, and the individuals using them, operate without consistent, province-wide oversight, rules, regulations or screening requirements to ensure animals are placed in safe and responsible homes.

Vulnerable animals have no meaningful protection.

We are calling upon Ontario’s elected officials and justice system to recognize the seriousness of the criminal charges facing Peter Krsul in Niagara Falls, involving the alleged sexual abuse of Faith, a two-year-old cat who was rehomed through an online platform.

We must acknowledge that situations like this may be occurring throughout the province.

This disturbing case has sparked widespread public outrage and raises serious concerns about the lack of government oversight, regulation and licensing of online animal rehoming platforms in Ontario.

Research has established a troubling association between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence. Crimes involving the alleged sexual abuse and deliberate infliction of suffering on animals must be treated with the utmost seriousness.

Should the accused be convicted, we call upon the Crown to seek the maximum penalty permitted under the Criminal Code.

We further call upon the Ontario government to address the regulatory gaps that leave vulnerable animals exposed to exploitation and abuse through online rehoming platforms.

Justice for Faith must mean more than a conviction. It must send an unmistakable message that animal cruelty carries serious consequences, that deterrence matters, and that the protection of vulnerable animals is a responsibility government cannot ignore.

The public is watching. Faith deserves justice, and every animal deserves meaningful protection.

Sincerely,

ACTION NUMBER 2 OF 2

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SPONSORED FEDERAL E-PETITION

OPEN TO ALL CANADIANS – THERE ARE NO AGE REQUIREMENTS

A Member of Parliament-sponsored e-petition like the one below is far more than a typical online petition.

It follows a formal parliamentary process, and once it reaches the required signature threshold, it can be presented in the House of Commons and receive an official government response.

While an e-petition does not automatically change the law, it can help bring an issue to Parliament’s attention, build public pressure, and contribute to legislative change or the introduction of new legislation.

NOTE:

1. Anyone can sign, regardless of age. There is no minimum age requirement.

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HEINIU EMAIL CAMPAIGN

by Marie Bennett | Aug 20, 2026 | Heiniu, Horse Slaughter, justice for heiniu, justice for heiniu rottweiler

A FOURTH EMAIL CAMPAIGN IS NOW LIVE

August 20, 2026: If you are on this post you are likely looking for a "done for you fill in the blank email form" -- that sends a letter to elected officials and others who can bring about change -- so that the death of Heiniu is not in vain. (SCROLL DOWN - SEE THE 'CALL TO ACTION'.)

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A neighbourhood in shock is demanding answers after a lost Rottweiler died during an interaction with Aurora Animal Services on May 4th, 2026.

What began as a routine call to pick up two stray dogs ended in a scene witnesses describe as traumatic and deeply disturbing. Earlier in the day, reports were made about two dogs running at large. Community members were able to safely secure both dogs on private property.

Witnesses state the dogs were friendly, calm, leashed, provided water, and showed no obvious signs of aggression while waiting for Animal Services to arrive. (Video available here shows the same.)

When Animal Services attended, one officer loaded the German Shorthaired Pointer into a truck enclosure. Witnesses report that after the dogs were separated, the Rottweiler, named Heiniu became visibly distressed.

Witnesses who are willing to go on the record - allege that what followed was an approximately two-hour struggle involving catch poles with "metal noose-like" restraints while numerous bystanders pleaded with Animal Control officers to stop.

Several witnesses report observing the dog in severe distress, struggling intensely for a prolonged period. Heiniu's body was transported to an emergency vet clinic by Animal Control/Services officers and the initial vet report states: "Lacerations around neck from leash being imbedded into skin". Again, the 'leashed' used by Animal Control officers were metal 'nooses' on the ends of two catch poles.

The incident ended with the death of Heiniu, a Rottweiler.

This was not an accident.

More details here.

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DEMAND FOR A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION — DEATH OF HEINIU

Add your voice. Complete the form below to send a letter demanding accountability, transparency and appropriate enforcement of Canada's Criminal Code regarding the death of Heiniu.

Your letter will go to: Premier Doug Ford
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner
Chief Animal Welfare Inspector Melanie Milczynski
Attorney General Doug Downey
Chief Paulo Da Silva, York Regional Police
Assistant to Chief Da Silva
Superintendent David MacDonald, York Regional Police
York Regional Police
Mayor Tom Mrakas
Aurora Town Council
Aurora Chief Administrative Officer Doug Nadorozny
East Gwillimbury Council
Georgina Council
Mayor Margaret Quirk
Dan Kuzmyk — Regional Solicitor, York Region

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I am writing as a citizen of Ontario to demand accountability, transparency and the appropriate enforcement of Canada's Criminal Code regarding the death of Heiniu. Months have passed since Heiniu died during an interaction with Aurora animal control officers on May 4, 2026. The Criminal Code of Canada recognizes that causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal can constitute a criminal offence. The law does not create an exception because the people involved are animal control officers, municipal employees or other public officials. Those entrusted with protecting animals must be held to the same standard of accountability expected of every citizen. The law must be applied equally, regardless of who is involved. Heiniu's death has raised serious questions about what happened, the actions of the animal control officers involved, and whether the conduct that led to Heiniu's death may have crossed the line from poor judgment or inadequate care into criminal conduct. Justice cannot depend on who owns the animal, who was involved, or whether those involved are government employees. Animal protection laws exist to protect animals. They must also be enforced equally. If a private citizen were alleged to have caused the death of a dog under similar circumstances, the public would reasonably expect the circumstances to be investigated and, where supported by the evidence, appropriate charges to be considered — including criminal charges. Why should this case be any different? CRIMINAL CODE RESPONSIBILITIES Animal protection in Ontario involves both provincial and federal law. The Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act creates provincial offences that are prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act. However, the Criminal Code of Canada separately recognizes animal cruelty as a criminal offence. Section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code states: "Every one commits an offence who wilfully causes or, being the owner, wilfully permits to be caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird." Section 445.1(3) further provides: "For the purposes of proceedings under paragraph (1)(a), evidence that a person failed to exercise reasonable care or supervision of an animal or a bird thereby causing it pain, suffering or injury is, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, proof that the pain, suffering or injury was caused or was permitted to be caused wilfully, as the case may be." These provisions matter. The question is not simply whether the conduct may constitute an offence under Ontario's animal welfare legislation. The separate question is whether the evidence supports an offence under the Criminal Code. A potential Criminal Code offence cannot simply be left unexamined because the same circumstances may also give rise to an investigation under the PAWS Act. Provincial animal welfare proceedings and a criminal investigation are not interchangeable. They involve different legislation, different offences and different enforcement processes. Where the available evidence raises a reasonable concern that a criminal offence may have occurred, that evidence should be assessed by the police. That responsibility falls within the mandate of York Regional Police. THE EVIDENCE MUST BE INVESTIGATED We believe the physical, eyewitness and medical evidence surrounding Heiniu's death raises serious questions that warrant a criminal investigation. We are not asking York Regional Police to presume guilt. We are asking York Regional Police to investigate. It is the responsibility of an independent police investigation to determine what happened, assess the evidence, establish whether the conduct falls within the Criminal Code, and determine whether criminal charges are warranted. The fact that the individuals involved were acting in their capacity as animal control officers should not prevent that investigation. Nor should the existence of a separate provincial animal welfare process be used as a reason to avoid examining potential criminal liability. Heiniu cannot speak for himself. The evidence must speak for him. YORK REGIONAL POLICE — WE ARE ASKING YOU TO ACT We are asking York Regional Police to: • Open an independent criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Heiniu's death. • Examine the available physical, eyewitness, medical and other relevant evidence under the applicable provisions of the Criminal Code. • Determine whether the evidence supports charges under section 445.1 or any other applicable provision of the Criminal Code. • Preserve and obtain all relevant evidence necessary to conduct a complete investigation. • Ensure that the investigation is independent of the municipality and the animal control service involved. • Advise the public whether a criminal investigation has been opened, subject to any legal restrictions on disclosure. • Once the investigation has concluded, advise the public whether criminal charges were laid, to the extent permitted by law. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW We are asking York Regional Police to investigate the evidence, determine whether a Criminal Code offence occurred, and take appropriate action where the evidence supports it. If there is no criminal offence, the public deserves to know that conclusion was reached through a proper investigation. If the evidence supports criminal charges, then those charges should be laid. No one is above the law.

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Dear York Regional Police,

I am writing as a citizen of Ontario to demand accountability, transparency and the appropriate enforcement of Canada's Criminal Code regarding the death of Heiniu.

Months have passed since Heiniu died during an interaction with Aurora animal control officers on May 4, 2026.

The Criminal Code of Canada recognizes that causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal can constitute a criminal offence. The law does not create an exception because the people involved are animal control officers, municipal employees or other public officials.
Those entrusted with protecting animals must be held to the same standard of accountability expected of every citizen.

The law must be applied equally, regardless of who is involved.

Heiniu's death has raised serious questions about what happened, the actions of the animal control officers involved, and whether the conduct that led to Heiniu's death may have crossed the line from poor judgment or inadequate care into criminal conduct.

Justice cannot depend on who owns the animal, who was involved, or whether those involved are government employees.

Animal protection laws exist to protect animals. They must also be enforced equally.

If a private citizen were alleged to have caused the death of a dog under similar circumstances, the public would reasonably expect the circumstances to be investigated and, where supported by the evidence, appropriate charges to be considered — including criminal charges.

Why should this case be any different?

CRIMINAL CODE RESPONSIBILITIES

Animal protection in Ontario involves both provincial and federal law.

The Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act creates provincial offences that are prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act. However, the Criminal Code of Canada separately recognizes animal cruelty as a criminal offence.

Section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code states:

"Every one commits an offence who wilfully causes or, being the owner, wilfully permits to be caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird."

Section 445.1(3) further provides:

"For the purposes of proceedings under paragraph (1)(a), evidence that a person failed to exercise reasonable care or supervision of an animal or a bird thereby causing it pain, suffering or injury is, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, proof that the pain, suffering or injury was caused or was permitted to be caused wilfully, as the case may be."

These provisions matter.

The question is not simply whether the conduct may constitute an offence under Ontario's animal welfare legislation. The separate question is whether the evidence supports an offence under the Criminal Code.

A potential Criminal Code offence cannot simply be left unexamined because the same circumstances may also give rise to an investigation under the PAWS Act.

Provincial animal welfare proceedings and a criminal investigation are not interchangeable. They involve different legislation, different offences and different enforcement processes.

Where the available evidence raises a reasonable concern that a criminal offence may have occurred, that evidence should be assessed by the police.

That responsibility falls within the mandate of York Regional Police.

THE EVIDENCE MUST BE INVESTIGATED

We believe the physical, eyewitness and medical evidence surrounding Heiniu's death raises serious questions that warrant a criminal investigation.

We are not asking York Regional Police to presume guilt.

We are asking York Regional Police to investigate.

It is the responsibility of an independent police investigation to determine what happened, assess the evidence, establish whether the conduct falls within the Criminal Code, and determine whether criminal charges are warranted.

The fact that the individuals involved were acting in their capacity as animal control officers should not prevent that investigation.

Nor should the existence of a separate provincial animal welfare process be used as a reason to avoid examining potential criminal liability.

Heiniu cannot speak for himself.

The evidence must speak for him.

YORK REGIONAL POLICE — WE ARE ASKING YOU TO ACT

We are asking York Regional Police to:

• Open an independent criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Heiniu's death.
• Examine the available physical, eyewitness, medical and other relevant evidence under the applicable provisions of the Criminal Code.
• Determine whether the evidence supports charges under section 445.1 or any other applicable provision of the Criminal Code.
• Preserve and obtain all relevant evidence necessary to conduct a complete investigation.
• Ensure that the investigation is independent of the municipality and the animal control service involved.
• Advise the public whether a criminal investigation has been opened, subject to any legal restrictions on disclosure.
• Once the investigation has concluded, advise the public whether criminal charges were laid, to the extent permitted by law.

NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW

We are asking York Regional Police to investigate the evidence, determine whether a Criminal Code offence occurred, and take appropriate action where the evidence supports it.

If there is no criminal offence, the public deserves to know that conclusion was reached through a proper investigation.

If the evidence supports criminal charges, then those charges should be laid.

No one is above the law.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Email Address]

SEND YOUR EMAIL TO...

Doug Ford — Premier of Ontario — premier@ontario.ca

Michael Kerzner — Solicitor General — Minister.solgen@ontario.ca

Melanie Milczynski — Chief Animal Welfare Inspector — Melanie.Milczynski@ontario.ca

Doug Downey — Attorney General — attorneygeneral@ontario.ca

Assistant to Chief Da Silva — 5820@yrp.ca

Superintendent David MacDonald — York Regional Police — 1189@yrp.ca

York Regional Police — 916@yrp.ca

Tom Mrakas — Mayor of Aurora — tmrakas@aurora.ca

Aurora Town Council — allcouncillors@aurora.ca

Doug Nadorozny — Aurora Chief Administrative Officer — dnadorozny@aurora.ca

East Gwillimbury Council — clerks@eastgwillimbury.ca

Georgina Council — clerks@georgina.ca

Margaret Quirk — Mayor of Georgina — mquirk@georgina.ca

Dan Kuzmyk — Regional Solicitor, York Region — Dan.Kuzmyk@york.ca

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REDLICK IN CRIMINAL COURT – CURSING THIS TIME

by Marie Bennett | Aug 14, 2026 | Horse Slaughter

STEPHANIE REDLICK FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES IN MIDLAND, ONTARIO

AUGUST 14, 2026: If you didn’t see our blog post from the 12th CLICK HERE.

August 12th was supposed to be the first day of a 2 day criminal trial involving the accused Stephanie Redlick and a 79-year old victim, John Dobson.

We were not the least bit surprised that Redlick came up with some kind of an alternative theory – an alibi or a possible other suspect – and that of course resulted in a delay in the criminal proceedings.

Her legal repsentation expected 2 weeks to provide documentation and even the Crown thought that was likely but the judge had other ideas and ruled that Redlick’s lawyer must provide documentation by this morning, August 14th. Barely 2 days, not 2 weeks.

It was decided that IF that documentation was in the Crown’s hands by this morning that Redlick and her lawyer could appear virtually.

This morning rolled around and the Crown (the prosecution) informed the court that although he had been watching and checking carefully he had NOT received the promised documentation.

AND not only had he NOT received the documentation – Redlick’s legal representation was NOT even on the Zoom.

OVERVIEW

When Redlick was called – her lawyer was not on the Zoom so she told the judge there would be a recess and that she wasn’t going to accept any arguments about that. YES, REALLY.

The confidence is impressive. The authority to make that decision? Not so much.

We are not sure how the judge kept a straight face – but he moved forward ignorning Redlick’s demand that a recess was to happen but Redlick did get one thing right, there wasn’t any arguing. The judge simply ignored her and proceeded.

The Crown proceeded to explain that Redlick’s attorney had promised to produce documentation by this morning – before court and that he checked multiple times but there was nothing in his inbox.

The judge asked if he was correct in remembering that if documentation was not produced that both Redlick and her lawyer were to appear in person.

The Crown carefully worded his response – but to the best of his knowledge that was the agreement.

And then came the part Stephanie Redlick apparently didn’t realize the entire courtroom could hear. Believing she was muted, Redlick began leaving a message for her lawyer – and let’s just say she was not pleased.

She cursed at her lawyer, told her off, and expressed concern that a bench warrant could be issued.

Unfortunately for Redlick, the courtroom was listening.

And yes… those of us on Zoom – and in the court room in person laughed.

Redlick is such a class act.

THE OUTCOME?

Some time later Stephanie Redlick’s legal representation did jump on the Zoom – and explained that documentation had been sent – to the wrong email address.

Council confirmed that they were now in receipt of that documentation and a female detective on the case had requested three weeks to investigate further.

Council reminded the judge that he’d volunteered to see this case through and promised that he would forward a synopsis of the case to the judge.

Trial dates are adjourned. 11B was waived.

September 3rd, 2026 – case management day.

All parties can attend virtually on that day.

We will update as we learn more.

Meanwhile, Redlick appeared in the provincial court system yesterday on 13 Animal Welfare Services (AWS) charges involving neglect of 16 horses who were removed by AWS – nothing of any consequence happened – they were to be “judicial pre-trail”, those proceedings were adjourned until September 17th at 3:00 PM.

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VIDEO | OVERVIEW REDLICK CRIMINAL COURT APPEARANCE

by Marie Bennett | Aug 12, 2026 | Horse Slaughter

STEPHANIE REDLICK FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES IN MIDLAND, ONTARIO

Supporters Turn Out for 79-Year-Old John Dobson as Stephanie Redlick Faces Criminal Trial

Thank you to everyone who turned out today to support 79-year-old John Dobson.

Stephanie Redlick stands accused of stealing cattle from Mr. Dobson and was required to appear in person at the Midland, Ontario courthouse for a criminal trial scheduled to begin today and continue Friday, August 14, 2026.

Redlick is facing four criminal charges in connection with the allegations:

False Pretences Over $5,000 — Criminal Code, s. 362(1)(a)
Fraud Over $5,000 — Criminal Code, s. 380(1)(a)
Theft Over $5,000 — Criminal Code, s. 334(a)
Forgery — Criminal Code, s. 366(1)

The allegations have not been proven in court.

When Stephanie Redlick arrived at the courthouse, she was being driven by her father, Sam Redlick, who apparently like Stephanie, appears to be a fan of aliases – recently using the name Samuel Kauffman.

OUTSIDE THE COURT HOUSE

Redlick with her legal representation.

STEPHANIE-REDLICK-SAM-REDLICK-CRIMINAL-COURT

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED TODAY IN SUPPORT OF JOHN DOBSON

EMOTIONS RAN HIGH

This morning supporters of John Dobson, the alleged victim were already on the scene and approached her vehicle as Redlick arrived.

CTV News was also at the courthouse and filmed Redlick’s arrival.

Redlick was seen yelling at people she recognized among those who had gathered — including Crystal Mitchell.

Crystal was one of the people who raised the alarm about the condition of horses in Redlick’s care in early 2025.

What she and others reported was deeply disturbing: emaciated horses, the majority living without shelter, horses with shelter standing in and picking through their own manure in search of food, and water buckets that were frozen solid.

Crystal and others reported what they witnessed to authorities, including the Ontario Provincial Police and Animal Welfare Services.

Animal Welfare Services ultimately removed 16 horses from Redlick’s so-called care and laid 13 charges under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.

Those charges included seven counts of failing to meet standards of care, three counts of causing distress and three counts of permitting distress.

WE BELIEVE MORE CRIMINAL CHARGES SHOULD BE LAID

But there is another important question that remains.

Given the nature of the conditions reported and documented at the time, should the circumstances surrounding those horses also have been investigated as potential offences under the Criminal Code of Canada?

That is a question that deserves serious consideration.

The Criminal Code contains specific offences relating to causing unnecessary suffering to animals and failing to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care.

It is our opinion that both the Ontario Provincial Police and Provincial Animal Welfare Services dropped the ball – that criminal charges should have been laid not just in the cattle theft case but also the animal welfare case.

We’ve created a done-for-you email demanding that authorities look into pressing criminal charges – not just provincial charges against Stephanie Redlick – for the neglect of 16 horses that were removed from her care early in 2025.

WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT TODAY?

One of Stephanie Redlick’s criminal trials was scheduled to begin today, but it did not proceed.

Just before trial, defence counsel raised an alleged alibi/alternative-suspect claim.

The Crown had received the information only verbally — essentially “whispered in his ear” — with no supporting documentation.

Despite the fact that there is as of yet – NO supporting documentation, the Crown said any such claim was enough that police must investigate it because it could affect the Crown’s reasonable prospect of conviction.

The trial was therefore adjourned to Friday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m.

The ball is now in Redlick’s legal team’s court: they must get the supporting information and documentation into the Crown’s hands by Friday morning – even though they were expecting to have 2 weeks to do so — so the matter can move forward in a timely fashion.

Redlick appeared pleased with the outcome of today’s proceedings. She was seen high-fiving both her mother and father in the courtroom and, as she left, referred to those in attendance as “losers.”

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Monika Rekola is a columnist with Village Media, a certified landscape designer, and a horticulturist dedicated to ecological stewardship. With a deep passion for gardening and sustainable living, she merges expertise with advocacy, championing environmental conservation, human rights, and animal welfare. Through her writing and design work, she inspires actionable change, fostering harmony between people, nature, and the landscapes they call home.

Contact Ms. Rekola at monika.rekola@gmail.com

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Thank you to CTV NEWS for their continuing coverage of all “things” Redlick.

Earlier coverage is here.

We especially love how Redlick accuses others of owing her money…

When she is the one accused of and facing criminal charges for theft and fraud.

She may want to keep in mind that we have published screen shots of her giving away 4 horses for free and asking for and accepting gifts of hay – from the very person she is accusing of owing her money. Details here.

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by Marie Bennett | Aug 11, 2026 | Bella Mia Thoroughbreds, Horse Slaughter, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Sammy Redlick, Sammy Zee, save the horses now, Silverbrook Meadows, Stephanie Alessia, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick, Tyler Bowen

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REPORTED ONLINE ALIASES AND PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH STEPHANIE REDLICK AND FAMILY

Questions have been raised about the identities behind certain social media accounts and online classified advertisements that have been reported to us as potentially associated with Stephanie Redlick, also known as Stephanie Alessia, or individuals reported to be connected to her including her father Samuel (Sam AKA Sammy) Redlick.

We are compiling and reviewing information submitted by members of the public. Not every reported account or alias has been independently verified, and an online name alone is not sufficient to establish who controls an account.

Redlick has been the subject of reported criminal allegations and animal welfare proceedings. For background, please see our coverage of the case and media reporting here.

PROTECT HORSES. VERIFY IDENTITIES.

Before buying, selling, surrendering a horse, or donating, independently verify who you are dealing with. Check references, keep records, and be cautious of inconsistent information.

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If you have information about online profiles potentially connected to Stephanie Redlick, please provide links and supporting evidence.

Report cyber crimes: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm

Stephanie Alessia

Charlotte Côte

SAVE THE HORSES NOW (details here)

Sammy Redlick

(289) 697-0145

(548) 485-5179

S. Kauffman (519) 492 3618

Debby Cook

Horsebid Online Auction Sale

(613) 762-9368

BRADEN FITZGERALD

Mirage Equine Sales

MES

(613) 762-9368

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Marianne M. Angela

Susan Wittaker

Jennifer Richardson

Charles Jantzi

La maison des chevaux

Cody Martin

Turn Berry Farm

Rose Martin

Joanna Littman

Marabal Martin

Martin Marabal

Cassandra Mcfadin

Samuel Kauffman

Sparkle Fairy Cleaning Company

Silver Spur Stables (March & July 2026)

Larkin Roy

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BEWARE:

Alexe DeCoste

Lunaria - Services Equins par Alex

Sammy Red

Stephanie Kauffman

Madison Blake

Stephanie Okay

Professional Equine Sales @ gmail. com (Nov. 2025/March 2026)

stephalessiaxo on SnapChat

Precision Stables

King Horse Transport & Hire

King Livestock Transportation

King Farms

Circle R Livestock

Sammy Srz/Sammy Szn (her father)

Mathew Crowe has purchased horses for Redlick.

Anna Koch

Silverbrook Farms

Silverbrook Meadows

Ashley Watson

Silverbrook Meadows Stables

Simcoe Kennel Club

Rose Barton

Stephanie Schwartz

Alicia Bloomberg

Summer Alessia

S & L Cleaning Services

SBR Breeding & Equine Sales, LTD.

Tyler Bowen (Sept. 2025)

Stephanie Stephanie

Stephanie Martin (July 2025)

Ontarios Shadiest Horse Dealers (NOTE: the missing apostrophe before the s in Ontarios.)

J Martin on Kijiji

OOPS changed almost instantly on Kijiji to Bauman

JOHN HOWARD - MARCH 2026

Sammy Zee (December 2025)

Janice Wilson

Serena @serena10457

Julie Hyde

Jane Smith

Madison O'Donald

Naomi Reid

Aless Stephanie

Alessia King

Above the Stars Equine Rescue (SCAM)

Under the Stars Equine Rescue

Stephanie Quickfall

HorseSales.com

Stephanie Schwartz

Doug Almira

Silverbrook Meadows

Carl Dickson

Jeff Lawson

Rainbow Bridge Stock Removal

Healthy Equine Homeopathy

Healthy Horse Homeopathy

SS Racing

Bella Mia Thoroughbreds

Stephanie Alessiia

Carolyn Stout

Stephanie Redlick has more than a few phone numbers including:

(226) 988-2005 | (647) 220-3691 | (437) 600-7158 | (647) 695-3057 | (705) 998-7705 | (613) 263-0641 | (647) 797-0289 | (705) 315-0588 | (316) 746-8529 | (647) 474-4071 | (705) 535-0525 | (705) 300-0340 | (226) 988-6961 | * (416) 885-9422 | (226) 988-2005 | (705) 370-6661 | (647) 365-1265 | (705) 995-3697 | (778) 400-0408 | (905) 334-8077 | (416) 507-6450 | (548) 485 5179 | (705) 809-0249 | (519) 492 3618 | (613) 762-9368 | (647) 556-9309 | (613) 762-9368 | (289) 697-0145

FAQ: How does Stephanie Redlick AKA Stephanie Alessia have so many phone numbers?

That's a GREAT question and one that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia answered after it was reported to them that someone bought a horse from Redlick - that she promised to deliver and $10K later the horse was not delivered.

Later it was discovered that Redlick NEVER had the horse she "sold" in her possession - that the pictures she used were ones she simply found on the Internet.

The RCMP recognized where all the phone numbers came from - "A known service to be widely used by 'professional' scam artists". VERY cheap to secure phone numbers.

It is of course free to set up multiple Facebook profiles and multiple profiles on Kijiji, etc.

And Gmail email address are free and easy to set up - she has even more email addresses than phone numbers and fake names.

Many people have stayed silent out of fear—because anyone who speaks out about Redlick's behaviour becomes a target.

Stephanie Redlick's default tactic is to aggressively smear and discredit anyone who dares to expose the truth which only makes us more determined to raise awareness and demand accountability from Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services.

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This 2-click "done for you" email sends a clear message to elected officials that Ontarians will not accept a system that allows repeat harm.

It takes less than a minute — and it puts real pressure on decision-makers to close the loophole that allows Redlick to keep accumulating horses - even after 16 were seized, 13 animal welfare charges were laid - and Redlick owes the provincial government over $116,000 for their care.

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by Marie Bennett | Aug 6, 2026 | Horse Slaughter

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AUGUST 6, 2026: MIDLAND TODAY

At 79, John Dobson had spent decades as a cattle farmer. He hoped the profits from his last herd would help carry him into retirement.

Instead, the Oro-Medonte cattle farmer is preparing to walk into the Midland courthouse next week as a Crown witness in a criminal case he says changed the course of his life.

Nearly two years after an alleged livestock transaction in Tay Township sparked an OPP investigation, Stephanie Redlick, 29, of North York, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Aug. 12 and 14.

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Stephanie Redlick is scheduled to appear in person in CRIMINAL court on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

We are asking supporters to join us for a peaceful rally outside the Midland Courthouse to show that our community believes in accountability, transparency, and justice.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m.

Midland Courthouse

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Midland, ON.

Court is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom T2.

Bring signs and stand with fellow advocates, as members of the public gather before the court proceedings begin.

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In addition Canada allows for the transportation of live horses to Japan to be slaughtered for human consumption, and unfortunately the transportation of horses destined for slaughter within Canada, and by air to Japan for saughter, is far from humane.

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