Man jailed for horrific abuse of dog in Nanoose Bay
Editor’s Note: This story contains details of animal abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
NANAIMO — A man trusted with dog-sitting while his neighours were out of the country instead beat their beloved pet to near death.
Kiefer Tyson Giroux, 26, was jailed for six months after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal between Dec. 21 and 24, 2019 at a Nanoose Bay property.
Judge Brian Harvey accepted the jail time recommendation submitted jointly from the Crown and defense.