Category: Animal custody appeal
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Decision: Simans and 1atatime Rescue Society v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 1 dog, 2 cats, and 1 rabbit in an undisclosed location due to conditions including untreated skin issues, inadequate ventilation and untreated injuries. The animals were seized from the residence of the appellant, who had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: Viitre v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one puppy in Vancouver due to concerns about physical handling during a seizure, including being flung by the collar, and reports of yelling and yelping. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: Parker v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 18 cats and 2 horses in Roberts Creek due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues including dental disease, ear infections and lameness. Animals were kept in a shed with high ammonia and freezing temperatures; horses were stalled in deep manure.
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Procedural decision: Moller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the appellant’s request for summonses for 17 individuals to testify in an appeal concerning the seizure of cats and kittens. The presiding member issued summonses for two individuals, finding their testimony relevant to the issues of distress and the return of the animals.
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Decision: Marleau v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 2 pigs, 1 calf, 1 llama, 4 horses, and 1 dog in Mission due to conditions including inadequate food, water and shelter, unsanitary living conditions, untreated medical issues such as lice and skin irritations, and hazards like debris and exposed nails.
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Decision: Marleau v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 23 farm animals and a dog in Vancouver due to conditions requiring removal and care by the BC SPCA. Both parties requested that BCFIRB reassess the care costs awarded in an earlier decision.
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Decision: Moller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 47 cats and 12 kittens in Chase due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate food and water, poor ventilation, and overcrowding. The animals were kept in trailers with high ammonia levels, feces accumulation, and inadequate care, leading to distress and health risks.
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Decision: Tsin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 29 dogs in Squamish due to conditions including confinement in vehicles without adequate water, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues such as dental disease, ear infections, and emaciation. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Preliminary decision: Jones v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was deemed filed on time after determining the appellant received the decision on April 7, 2017, allowing the appeal to proceed.
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Preliminary decision: Ridland v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timing of an appeal. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late.