Category: Animal custody appeal
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Decision: J. K. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Victoria due to manual intervention for constipation, leading to concerns about inadequate veterinary treatment and potential distress.
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Decision: Point v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 18 dogs in Vancouver due to conditions including unsanitary living environment, inadequate nutrition, untreated medical issues such as ear and skin infections, and a broken pelvis. The dogs exhibited signs of neglect, including being underweight and fearful.
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Preliminary decision: Salam v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing and non-payment of the required filing fee for an appeal of the seizure of 1 dog.
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Preliminary decision: Jones v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure of 3 horses. Summarily dismissed for late filing.
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Preliminary decision: Wong 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.
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Costs decision: McLeod v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of costs regarding 96 cattle in Quesnel due to conditions including starvation, emaciation, lice infestations, lack of water, and inadequate shelter. The cattle required intensive rehabilitation and care following seizure.
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Decision: Christman v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 42 horses, 4 dogs, 4 pigs, 3 sheep, and 1 goat in Vernon due to conditions including inadequate food, unsanitary environment, and lack of veterinary care. The animals were kept in hazardous conditions with issues such as parasite infestations and malnutrition.
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Decision: Bilski v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Chilliwack due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary living conditions, and lack of exercise. The dog was kept in a car filled with debris and lacked proper care, including untreated medical issues such as a cut on its leg.
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Preliminary decision: Appellant v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of a BC SPCA seizure decision was dismissed as the Notice of Appeal was filed one minute past the statutory 4-day deadline. A corrigendum corrected the decision date.
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Decision: Baker and Lemure v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 13 cats in Port Coquitlam due to inadequate shelter and space while appellants were homeless. The cats were kept in a homemade mobile shelter.