Dr. Bruce Robertson, D.V.M.

The appellant appealed a Notice of Removal issued by Animal Welfare Services regarding his four dogs.

The dogs were removed after video evidence showed the appellant physically abusing them in an elevator and hallway.

Relying on expert veterinary and behavioural evidence, the Animal Care Review Board found that the dogs were in physical and psychological distress.

The Board concluded that the removal was necessary to relieve the dogs' distress and dismissed the appeal.

The appellant appealed a Decision to Keep in Care issued by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector regarding his dog, who was removed due to severe chronic ear infections.

The Board found that the dog required specialized surgical treatment that the appellant had failed to provide over several years.

The Board concluded that it was necessary to keep the dog in care to relieve his distress and that returning the dog to the appellant would place him back in distress, given the appellant's inability to provide or afford the necessary ongoing veterinary care.

The appeal was dismissed.