Category: Animal custody 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 The appellant surrendered the dog during the hearing, and BCFIRB dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
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Decision: Gerigk v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog and four cats in Clearwater after unsanitary living conditions and hospitalization left the animals unattended.
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Decision: Pearsall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding three cats in Victoria due to unsanitary living conditions, poor ventilation, and lack of veterinary care.
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Decision: Marcu v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 43 dogs in McBride due to conditions including malnutrition, emaciation, unsanitary living conditions, untreated medical issues such as hip and joint pain, dental disease, gastrointestinal disease and parasites. The dogs exhibited fearful behavior and lacked proper socialization and exercise.
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Preliminary decision: Westaway v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal regarding the seizure of three dogs. The appeal was dismissed following the appellant’s withdrawal.