Category: Animal custody appeal
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Preliminary decision: Hinch v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the withdrawal of an appeal concerning costs of seizure. The appeal was dismissed following the appellant’s acceptance of reimbursement for the costs.
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing and missing filing fee for an appeal of the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to not meeting the filing deadline and lacking the required filing fee.
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the late filing of an appeal and missing filing fee related to the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to the failure to submit the required filing fee by the deadline.
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Preparing for a BCFIRB appeal hearing
This guide explains how to prepare for an appeal hearing before the BC Farm Industry Review Board. It covers organizing evidence, preparing documents and witnesses, making an opening statement, and understanding the hearing process to effectively present your case.
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Decision: Bickerdike v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Saanichton due to conditions including significant hair loss, bacterial and yeast skin infections, severe dental disease with exposed nerves, and low body weight. The dog exhibited signs of chronic pain and discomfort, and the appellants had a history of non-compliance with veterinary care recommendations.
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Decision: Binnersley v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Campbell River due to untreated medical issues including a dislocated hip, muscle atrophy, and pain following an accident.
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Procedural decision: Andrusek v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the late filing of a fee for an appeal of a BC SPCA seizure decision. The appeal was accepted due to exceptional circumstances involving the use of a courier service for next-day delivery.
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Procedural decision: Andrusek v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the late filing of a fee for an appeal concerning the seizure of four dogs and one cat. The appeal was accepted due to exceptional circumstances involving a delay in courier delivery.
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Decision: A.B. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding three dogs due to the owner’s mental health hospitalization, which led to concerns about the dogs’ care, including untreated ear infections and eye conditions.
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Decision: Arnold v. BC SPCA
Appeal of seizure of 59 dogs and 14 exotic birds. BCFIRB dismissed the appeal after the appellant withdrew the appeal.