Paul Harris

The appellant appealed the removal of her cat by Animal Welfare Services.

The cat had an advanced sarcoma on its foot, which was necrotic and discharging.

The appellant had refused amputation or euthanasia, opting for palliative care with leftover medication.

The Board found that the cat was in distress at the time of removal and that the inspector had the authority to remove it based on a veterinarian's certificate.

Although the cat's leg was subsequently amputated, the Board found it was still in distress due to the need for ongoing post-operative care.

The Board declined to return the cat to the appellant, finding she was unable to adequately provide the necessary care.

The applicant appealed two Orders to Remedy Unsafe Building issued by the Chief Building Official (CBO) for the City of St. Thomas, seeking to quash the orders and obtain an injunction against demolition.

The court, hearing the consolidated applications as appeals under the Building Code Act, reviewed the CBO's decisions on a standard of reasonableness.

Based on extensive engineering reports detailing severe structural deterioration, lack of owner's funds for repairs, and inadequate insurance, the court found the CBO's conclusion that the building was unsafe to be reasonable.

The applications were dismissed, and the CBO's orders were confirmed.