Category: Animal custody appeal
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Procedural decision: Kelpin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding an adjournment request for a hearing on the seizure of four horses in Langley. The request was denied due to scheduling conflicts and the need to minimize costs and ensure timely resolution in the best interests of the animals.
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Decision: Havelock v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Coquitlam due to untreated medical issues including a swollen ear hematoma and a broken tooth. The appellant had a history of avoiding contact with the BC SPCA.
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Decision: H.L. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four cats in an apartment due to abandonment following the owner’s removal from the home. The apartment was described as having unsanitary conditions, including clutter and odours, and the cats had untreated medical issues such as fleas and ear mites.
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Decision: E.M. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 1 dog and 4 cats due to unsanitary living conditions, untreated medical issues including severe ear mites, fleas, roundworm infestation and upper respiratory infections, and malnutrition. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: Andrusek v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding four dogs and one cat in Abbotsford due to unsanitary living conditions, lack of veterinary care and abandonment following eviction. The animals were found in a rental unit after the expiry of the tenancy agreement.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and concerns about space and exercise. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: McLeod v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 96 cattle in Quesnel due to inadequate food, water, and shelter, lack of veterinary care, and poor herd management. The cattle exhibited severe malnutrition, frostbite, and other health issues.
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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.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, limited space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with issues such as fleas and ear infections.