Helen Burgess

The appellant appealed the removal of her dog by an animal welfare inspector.

The inspector had issued a compliance order requiring the appellant to have the dog examined by a veterinarian due to concerns about the dog's poor physical condition and the appellant's admission that she was not feeding or watering the dog.

When the appellant failed to comply with the order, the dog was removed.

The Animal Care Review Board found that the inspector had reasonable grounds to issue the compliance order and that the removal was lawful.

The Board declined to return the dog to the appellant, finding no evidence that she was willing or able to provide the necessary lifelong veterinary care.

The appellant appealed five review decisions made by the Fire Marshal regarding fire inspection orders for residential buildings housing seasonal offshore workers.

The central issue was whether the buildings should be classified as 'dwelling units' or 'boarding, lodging and rooming houses' under the Fire Code.

The Fire Safety Commission found that the living arrangements, which were contingent on employment and controlled by the employer, met the criteria for boarding, lodging and rooming houses.

The Commission dismissed the appeal and confirmed the orders with amended compliance dates, finding the ordered measures necessary to ensure fire safety.