The appellant appealed a decision by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector to keep her dog in care and a statement of account for veterinary and boarding costs.
The dog had been removed after a veterinarian reported severe lacerations likely caused by the appellant's improper at-home bandaging.
The Animal Care Review Board found that while the appellant exercised poor judgment in treating the dog at home and delaying veterinary care, there was insufficient evidence that the dog would be placed in distress if returned, as the injuries were accidental and the appellant ultimately sought care.
The Board ordered the dog returned and varied the statement of account from $10,008.57 to $9,567.87, deducting unnecessary boarding costs.
