Lisa Carr

The appellant applied for the return of her three animals (one dog, two cats) removed by Animal Welfare Services due to unsanitary conditions and hazardous objects in her home.

She also appealed a Statement of Account for veterinary and boarding costs.

The Animal Care Review Board dismissed the application for return, finding the appellant admitted her home was not yet in compliance with the cleanup order.

The Board varied the Statement of Account, deducting the cost of three vaccines for the dog because the appellant had provided proof of prior vaccination, but upheld the remaining costs as reasonable and found the appellant failed to prove an inability to pay.

The appellant appealed a Statement of Account (SOA#2) for $7,232.13 issued by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector for the boarding costs of a dog removed from his care.

The Board found that the costs were actually incurred and reasonable.

However, considering the appellant's financial circumstances, including his reliance on social assistance and limited ability to pay, the Board exercised its discretion to vary the SOA by 50%, reducing the amount owed to $3,616.06.