Category: Animal custody appeal
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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.
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Decision: Singh v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four cats in Surrey due to chronic unsanitary conditions, high ammonia levels, lack of ventilation, and untreated medical issues.
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Decision: Arnold v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of the BC SPCA’s seizure of the three birds and two dogs.
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Decision: McAnerin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four dogs, three cats, and one guinea pig in Prince George due to unsanitary living conditions, fly infestation, piles of feces and garbage, ammonia buildup, and lack of adequate water.
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Decision: Kang v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
BCFIRB dismissal order confirming withdrawal of an appeal under the PCAA regarding seizure of one dog and one cat.
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Rules of practice and procedure for appeals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCAA)
Outlines BCFIRB’s rules for animal custody appeals, including filing requirements, deadlines, hearings, evidence, witnesses, decisions and costs.
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Preliminary decision: Medel v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of dog seizure under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The appellant surrendered the dog during the hearing, and BCFIRB dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.