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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 6, 2012 · 12 Two years ago, Mea was found living in a freezing cold garage in Milton -- emaciated, dehydrated and suffering from extreme neglect. Now, the Sharpie/Victorian bulldog cross dog has been adopted into her new forever home in the area, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) announced Tuesday. Mea was found tied to a string, severely emaciated in a garage in Milton on Jan. 20, Mea finds a home for Christmas 2010. The dog was missing large patches of fur and was suffering with glaucoma in her right eye. There was no food or water in the unheated garage. OMHS officer Laura Mackasey found the dog and sought immediate veterinary care for her. "Mea's journey began in a cold, dark garage, and ended this past weekend when she was adopted into her forever home," said Kim Millan, executive director of the OMHS, in a news release. "We are so happy that we were able to speak for her, care for her and find her a new home where she will be loved for the rest of her life." OMHS canine training co-ordinator Melissa Ruf, worked with the potential adopters to ensure that it was a good match between Mea and the family. Ruf will continue to act as a resource to the PHOTOS COURTESY OAKVILLE & MILTON HUMANE SOCIETY THEN AND NOW: Mea, left, puts her paw in the hand of Oakville & Milton Humane Society officer Laura Mackasey after being found living in a bitterly cold garage. At right, Mackasey kisses Mea goodbye as the dog has been adopted. L ­ R: Kiefer Weir, Kevin Chang, Selena Mastroianni, Courtney Leerentveld, Stergios Raptis, Chelsea Zylstra, Jay Le BDO CONGRATULATES OUR SUCCESSFUL UFE WRITERS We are pleased to recognize our Burlington employees who passed the 2012 Uniform Evaluation (UFE). This is a significant step towards becoming a Chartered Accountant in Canada. We salute you all for your hard work and determination, and look forward to your further achievements as valuable members of our team. Our local office includes 13 partners and approximately 100 professionals who offer a wide range of expertise to our various clients. Assurance | Accounting | Taxation | Advisory Services 400 - 3115 Harvester Road Burlington ON L7N 3N8 905 639 9500 www.bdo.ca adopters as Mea settles in to her new life, far from the freezing cold garage that was her home before the OMHS intervened. Mea's case also made Canadian case law. Mackasey laid seven counts of animal cruelty against Natasha Janjevic and Steven Lopez, who were found guilty of all charges in 2011. Janjevic was sentenced to 45 days incarceration to be served intermittently; two years probation; a 10-year ban on owning, caring for, or residing with an animal; and to surrender Mea to the OMHS. She received a $5,000 fine, plus court costs and victim surcharge. Lopez was sentenced to 30 days incarceration to be served intermittently; two years probation; a 10-year ban on owning, caring for or residing with an animal; and the surrender of Mea. He received a $5,000 fine, plus court costs and victim surcharge. Free Gift with Purchase For the Month of December Receive a PANDORA holiday ornament (a $35 CAD retail value) with your purchase of $150 or more of PANDORA jewellery.* *Before taxes. Good while supplies last, limit one per customer. See our store for details. Mapleview Centre Burlington, ON Upper Level Centre Court 905.632.5400 Sterling silver charms from $30