The appellants appealed the removal of over 200 dogs from their dog sledding business properties by Animal Welfare Services.
The dogs were removed following non-compliance with previous orders regarding tether lengths and dog house conditions.
The Board found that while some puppies were not in distress and must be returned immediately, the majority of the dogs were in distress due to inadequate tether lengths, lack of insulation, and poor state of repair of their shelters.
The Board ordered the return of the remaining dogs subject to the appellants achieving compliance with specific standards of care, including three-metre tethers and insulated dog houses.
