Ke Yi (Kelly) Fan

The Respondent requested a reconsideration of a decision that denied the Applicant's application for the return of her animals.

The Respondent sought to amend paragraphs in the decision regarding the status of a Statement of Account appeal, noting it had been dismissed after the hearing.

The adjudicator dismissed the reconsideration request, finding that the new information did not affect the outcome of the decision and that the reconsideration process is not intended for administrative amendments.

The applicant applied for the return of her seven bulldogs, which were removed by Animal Welfare Services after being found abandoned and living in unsanitary conditions.

The applicant, who was marginally housed and experiencing financial difficulties, argued she did not abandon the dogs and could now care for them.

The Animal Care Review Board dismissed the application, finding the applicant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the conditions causing the animals' distress had ceased to exist, as she provided insufficient evidence of stable housing or improved circumstances.

The appellant appealed a Statement of Account (SOA) issued by Animal Welfare Services for boarding and veterinary costs incurred after her diabetic cat was removed due to lack of medical treatment.

The appellant argued she could not afford the treatment at the time but her financial situation had since improved.

The Animal Care Review Board found the costs were reasonable, necessary, and fell below standard veterinary fee guidelines.

The Board confirmed the SOA in the amount of $6,230.33, finding no basis to reduce it given the appellant's improved financial circumstances.