Dr. Graham Crawshaw

The appellant appealed a compliance order issued by Animal Welfare Services regarding the care of several captive wildlife species at his facility.

The Board found that the animals were in distress because their enclosures were too small to allow for natural movement and exercise, and they lacked adequate enrichment.

The Board confirmed the compliance order but extended the deadline for compliance by 30 days to allow for the construction of outdoor enclosures.

The appellant appealed a Notice of Removal issued by Animal Welfare Services (AWS) under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, which resulted in the removal of several exotic and domestic animals from his zoo.

AWS inspectors and a veterinarian found the animals were kept in a barn with inadequate ventilation, high ammonia levels, and poor sanitary conditions.

The adjudicator dismissed the appeal, finding that the animals were in distress as defined by the Act and that the Notice of Removal was properly issued based on a veterinarian's written advice that removal was necessary to alleviate their distress.