Category: Animal custody appeal
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2024 Feb 6 – K v BCSPCA – Decision
Appeal of seizure regarding three dogs in Kamloops due to conditions including being underweight, dirty coats, untreated medical issues such as a yeast infection, and evidence of abuse including being thrown over a fence.
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2026 June 26 – L & J v BCSPCA – Decision
An appeal of the BC SPCA’s seizure of one cat.
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PCAA Flow Chart – Final 2026
The PCAA Flow Char outlines the structured workflow used within the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA) framework. It defines key operational stages and decision points to ensure consistent process governance and quality assurance across all functional areas
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Process guide for appellants – PCAA Animal custody appeals
Guidance for appealing a BC SPCA animal custody decision to BCFIRB under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA). Explains how to file an appeal, prepare for a hearing, provide evidence, understand costs, request support, and receive a decision.
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Participants in animal custody appeals (PCAA)
An infographic showing who participates in appeals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA).
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Notice of appeal form for Animal Custody Appeals (PCAA)
Appeal form to file an appeal against the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) regarding an animal seizure or related costs.
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Decision: Abukhadra v British Columbia Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of the BCSPCA seizure of one cat
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Decision: A.K. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 24 dogs and one cat in White Rock following third-party surrender by the RCMP due to the animals being left unattended, running loose in the neighbourhood, and confined in crates without an available caregiver.
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Procedural decision: McAnerin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was allowed to proceed as the appellant received the decision late due to lack of internet access in an isolated area.
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Preliminary decision: Simpson v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late and lacking the required filing fee.