Category: Animal custody appeal
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Preliminary decision: Stiasny v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
An appeal of a BC SPCA seizure decision was dismissed because the Notice of Appeal was filed after the four-day statutory deadline.
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Decision: Cummings v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 8 horses due to inadequate food, water, and veterinary care, as well as neglect of hoof maintenance. The horses were found in poor body condition, with one horse suffering from an untreated hoof abscess.
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Decision: Clendenning v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 24 cats, 18 rabbits, and 9 dogs in Chilliwack due to conditions including high ammonia levels, inadequate ventilation and unsanitary living conditions. The animals exhibited issues such as emaciation, untreated medical conditions and severe fear in dogs. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Procedural decision: C.S. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the Society’s application to redact certain information from the disclosure package due to a Sealing Order. The application was approved to ensure the proper administration of justice.
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Decision: C. S. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Nanaimo due to conditions including verbal abuse, physical injury from constriction, and lack of veterinary care. The dog exhibited signs of distress, including cowering and cringing, and had untreated injuries.
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Decision: Baker v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 46 dogs in Williams Lake due to conditions including inadequate shelter, excessive breeding, unsanitary living conditions with high ammonia levels, garbage and feces, lack of socialization causing extreme fearfulness, and inadequate veterinary care.
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Preliminary decision: Kobus v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timeliness of a Notice of Appeal filing. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late, as it was received after the 4:30 pm deadline.
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BCFIRB Document disclosure practice directive
Sets out approved methods for parties to submit documents to BCFIRB, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and compliance under its statutory mandates.
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Decision: Bruvall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding horses, lamb, pony, and pot-bellied pig in Revelstoke due to alleged non-compliance with BC SPCA directives.
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Decision: Bruvall, 2012064 Alberta Ltd and Revelstoke Horseback Adventures v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 1 goat, 2 pigs, 1 peacock, 1 miniature horse, and 1 alpaca in Revelstoke due to inadequate shelter, poor living conditions, and lack of adequate food and water. The animals exhibited issues such as overgrown hooves, severe underweight, and inadequate veterinary care.